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Gurley

Alabama · 853 residents (2025 est.) · 3.68 sq mi
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Gurley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,964. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 269 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $194,800. The poverty rate of 26.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
607
−31%since 2000
from 876 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
165 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 238 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.1
+8%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:853 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4976367759141K1990201020202024Gurley
2024607
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,964
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,831 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,086
+134%since 2000
from $13,271 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.1%
+30.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
+2%since 2010
from 0.413 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services4.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,800
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,054
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
31.1% rent
Vacancy rate
21.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.4%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+25%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(704)
Black15.4%(135)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(18)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.1%(334)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74%(449)
Black17.5%(106)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.8%(41)
Diversity Score52.2%(317)
Diversity Score
52
+37%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
+25.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+47%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.9%
−13.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.0%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.0%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2012
from 22.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.5%
−66.8 ptssince 2013
from 77.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.4%
+30.8 ptssince 2017
from 57.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gurley, Alabama?

Gurley, Alabama has about 607 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gurley, Alabama?

The typical household in Gurley, Alabama earns about $56,964 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gurley, Alabama expensive?

In Gurley, Alabama, the median home is worth about $194,800, and the typical rent is about $1,054 a month.

How educated are people in Gurley, Alabama?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Gurley, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gurley, Alabama?

About 26.1% of people in Gurley, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gurley, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Gurley, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 400 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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