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Fultondale

Alabama · 8,380 residents · 12.136 sq mi
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Fultondale has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,880. Population has grown 27% since 2000. Median home value is $121,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,380
+27%since 2000
from 6,595 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
691 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 543 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.5
−10%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K9K10K1990201020202024Fultondale
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,880
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,006 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,903
+33%since 2000
from $18,656 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$764
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $528 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.6%
−30.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
33.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+26%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91%(6,003)
Black5.3%(351)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(105)
Asian0.4%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.5%(1,151)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69.6%(5,833)
Black16.6%(1,389)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(909)
Asian1%(83)
Other1.3%(108)
Diversity Score58.6%(4,909)
Diversity Score
59
+236%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+76%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.1%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.7%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fultondale, Alabama?

Fultondale, Alabama has about 8,380 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fultondale, Alabama?

The typical household in Fultondale, Alabama earns about $44,880 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fultondale, Alabama expensive?

In Fultondale, Alabama, the median home is worth about $121,000, and the typical rent is about $764 a month.

How educated are people in Fultondale, Alabama?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fultondale, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fultondale, Alabama?

About 11.3% of people in Fultondale, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fultondale, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Fultondale, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,980 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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