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Foley

Alabama · 20,335 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 $48,373. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 12,745 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $194,900. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,335
+168%since 2000
from 7,590 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
610 / sq mi
+168%since 2000
from 228 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
+22%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,373
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,596 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,190
+46%since 2000
from $19,364 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,900
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$785
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $465 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
33.7% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+41%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(5,422)
Black21.8%(1,655)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(352)
Asian0.6%(42)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.7%(4,004)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(14,858)
Black11.5%(2,339)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(1,768)
Asian1.1%(220)
Other2.8%(568)
Diversity Score51.4%(10,453)
Diversity Score
51
−3%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+74%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.5%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.5%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
54.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.2%
−65.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Foley, Alabama?

Foley, Alabama has about 20,335 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Foley, Alabama?

The typical household in Foley, Alabama earns about $48,373 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 $194,900, and the typical rent is about $785 a month.

How educated are people in Foley, Alabama?

About 23.7% 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 11.4% 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 15,398 residents, a change of about 312 percent over that period.

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