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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Foley

Alabama · 7,590 residents · 33.338 sq mi
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Foley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,596. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $90,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,590
+54%since 1990
from 4,937 in 1990
1990 – 2025
228 / sq mi
+54%since 1990
from 148 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.6
+12%since 1990
from 35.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K9K14K20K26K1990201020202024Foley
202424K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,596
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,583 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,364
+104%since 1990
from $9,498 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.5%
−11.3 ptssince 1990
from 22.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$90,100
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$465
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $344 in 1990
US average: $602
66.6%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 64.8% in 1990
33.4% rent
2.9
+8%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(3,921)
Black18.6%(920)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(80)
Asian0.3%(17)
Diversity Score44.4%(2,191)
2000
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(5,422)
Black21.8%(1,655)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(352)
Asian0.6%(42)
Diversity Score52.7%(4,004)
53
+19%since 1990
from 44 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.5%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.9%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 68.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.2%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.2 min
−33%since 1990
from 16.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Foley, Alabama?

Foley, Alabama has about 7,590 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Foley, Alabama?

The typical household in Foley, Alabama earns about $31,596 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 $90,100, and the typical rent is about $465 a month.

How educated are people in Foley, Alabama?

About 15.5% 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 11.5% 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 2,653 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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

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