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Fultondale

Alabama · 9,876 residents · 12.136 sq mi
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Fultondale has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,325. Population has grown 50% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $154,500. Households here earn about 29% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,876
+50%since 2000
from 6,595 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
814 / sq mi
+50%since 2000
from 543 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
−7%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K9K10K1990201020202024Fultondale
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,325
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,006 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,617
+75%since 2000
from $18,656 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.6%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services5.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,500
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,021
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $528 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.9%
−14.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
37.1% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.4%(4,877)
Black31.7%(3,132)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(1,361)
Asian1.3%(127)
Other1.9%(192)
Diversity Score77.7%(7,677)
Diversity Score
78
+345%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+55%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.7%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fultondale, Alabama?

Fultondale, Alabama has about 9,876 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fultondale, Alabama?

The typical household in Fultondale, Alabama earns about $67,325 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 $154,500, and the typical rent is about $1,021 a month.

How educated are people in Fultondale, Alabama?

About 26.3% 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 13.4% 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 3,476 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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