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Gaylesville

Alabama · 144 residents · 1.387 sq mi
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Gaylesville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $93,600. With a median age of 43.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
144
+3%since 2000
from 140 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
104 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 101 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.7
+3%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1011592172753331990201020202024Gaylesville
2024151
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,000
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,003
+63%since 2000
from $13,531 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance25%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services16.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,600
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
31.5%
−52.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
14.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+36%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(139)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(138)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.4%(12)
Diversity Score
8
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.4 min
+156%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% 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
3.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.6%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
Female
60.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gaylesville, Alabama?

Gaylesville, Alabama has about 144 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gaylesville, Alabama?

The typical household in Gaylesville, Alabama earns about $48,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gaylesville, Alabama expensive?

In Gaylesville, Alabama, the median home is worth about $93,600.

How educated are people in Gaylesville, Alabama?

About 2.6% of adults age 25 and over in Gaylesville, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gaylesville, Alabama?

About 4.6% of people in Gaylesville, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gaylesville, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Gaylesville, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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