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Foley

Alabama · 30,354 residents (2025 est.) · 33.338 sq mi
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Foley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,336. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 16,436 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $289,300. With a median age of 52.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,026
+217%since 2000
from 7,590 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
721 / sq mi
+82%since 2009
from 397 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
52.7
+33%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:30,354 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K9K14K20K26K1990201020202024Foley
202424K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.7%(644)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.8%(1,164)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.5%(1,071)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.7%(1,133)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.4%(1,533)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.9%(2,384)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.8%(2,349)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.2%(2,455)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.7%(3,540)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7417.8%(4,279)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8411.3%(2,713)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.2%(761)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,336
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,596 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,105
+92%since 2000
from $19,364 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.9%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
−10%since 2010
from 0.453 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$289,300
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,242
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $465 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
29.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+2%since 2009
from 4.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
55
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Foley on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(5,422)
Black21.8%(1,655)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(352)
Asian0.6%(42)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(18,297)
Black6.3%(1,506)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(2,243)
Asian2.9%(688)
Other5.4%(1,292)
Diversity Score
50
−17%since 2009
from 61 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.4%(1,064)
Spaniard1.7%(410)
Cuban1%(247)
Honduran0.8%(190)
Colombian0.3%(79)
Puerto Rican0.3%(75)
Venezuelan0.2%(48)
Guatemalan0.1%(31)
Salvadoran0.1%(27)
Asian origin
Chinese1.9%(454)
Filipino0.6%(151)
Asian Indian0.2%(55)
Pakistani0.1%(28)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
American19.9%(4,770)
English17%(4,073)
German12.1%(2,909)
Irish11.7%(2,822)
Italian2.7%(642)
Brazilian2.1%(511)
French1.8%(427)
Polish1.4%(345)
Scotch-Irish1.3%(317)
Swedish1.3%(303)
Scottish1%(232)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian0.5%(124)
British0.5%(115)
West Indian0.4%(105)
Welsh0.4%(94)
Czech0.3%(84)
Belgian0.2%(52)
Russian0.2%(52)
Finnish0.2%(50)
Jamaican0.2%(39)
Swiss0.1%(36)
Romanian0.1%(34)
Dutch0.1%(31)
Iranian0.1%(29)
Portuguese0.1%(29)
Hungarian0.1%(26)
Greek0.1%(23)
Lithuanian0.1%(23)
Slovak0.1%(21)
Ukrainian0.1%(21)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+129%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.5%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.8%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2012
from 15.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.1%
−69.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.0%
+29.4 ptssince 2017
from 61.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 87.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 9.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.6%(2,480)
Married62%(6,254)
Widowed5.1%(518)
Divorced8.3%(833)
Women 15+
Never married17.5%(1,936)
Married55.8%(6,172)
Widowed12.7%(1,403)
Divorced14%(1,551)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Foley, Alabama?

Foley, Alabama has about 24,026 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Foley, Alabama?

The typical household in Foley, Alabama earns about $66,336 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Foley, Alabama expensive?

In Foley, Alabama, the median home is worth about $289,300, and the typical rent is about $1,242 a month.

How educated are people in Foley, Alabama?

About 24.6% of adults age 25 and over in Foley, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Foley, Alabama?

About 11.0% of people in Foley, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Foley, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Foley, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19,089 residents, a change of about 387 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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