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Gaylesville

Alabama · 170 residents · 1.387 sq mi
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Gaylesville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,125. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $145,800. With a median age of 51.4, 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 51.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 153%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
170
+21%since 2000
from 140 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
123 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 101 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.4
+21%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1011592172753331990201020202024Gaylesville
2024151
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,125
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,671
+97%since 2000
from $13,531 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance24.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical21.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Information1.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,800
+153%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$800
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
20.0% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+112%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(158)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.1%(5)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+21.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+36%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.8%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 16.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.0%
−20.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.2%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gaylesville, Alabama?

Gaylesville, Alabama has about 170 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gaylesville, Alabama?

The typical household in Gaylesville, Alabama earns about $48,125 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 $145,800, and the typical rent is about $800 a month.

How educated are people in Gaylesville, Alabama?

About 14.6% 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 16.3% 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 34 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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