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Baileyton

Alabama · 649 residents · 5.255 sq mi
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Baileyton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,817. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $79,900. The poverty rate of 21.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
649
−5%since 2000
from 684 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
124 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 130 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+18%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2705007319611K1990201020202024Baileyton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,817
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,390
+52%since 2000
from $14,696 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,900
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$812
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
22.3% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−30%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(681)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.4%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(598)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(16)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other1.8%(12)
Diversity Score11.4%(74)
Diversity Score
11
+3006%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.4%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.0 min
+119%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.5%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
56.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−73.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Baileyton, Alabama?

Baileyton, Alabama has about 649 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Baileyton, Alabama?

The typical household in Baileyton, Alabama earns about $50,817 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Baileyton, Alabama expensive?

In Baileyton, Alabama, the median home is worth about $79,900, and the typical rent is about $812 a month.

How educated are people in Baileyton, Alabama?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Baileyton, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Baileyton, Alabama?

About 21.1% of people in Baileyton, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Baileyton, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Baileyton, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 302 residents, a change of about 87 percent over that period.

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