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Hartselle

Alabama · 15,455 residents · 16.682 sq mi
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Hartselle has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,323. Population has grown 29% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $149,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,455
+29%since 2000
from 12,019 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
926 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 720 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+7%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K12K13K15K16K1990201020202024Hartselle
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,323
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,461 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,731
+39%since 2000
from $20,727 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.1%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10%
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,100
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$702
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $422 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
28.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+21%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(11,020)
Black5.1%(614)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(155)
Asian0.3%(37)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.1%(1,935)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(13,380)
Black4.6%(709)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(449)
Asian0.6%(89)
Other5.2%(797)
Diversity Score30.2%(4,672)
Diversity Score
30
+88%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+48%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.6%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−87.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hartselle, Alabama?

Hartselle, Alabama has about 15,455 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hartselle, Alabama?

The typical household in Hartselle, Alabama earns about $56,323 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hartselle, Alabama expensive?

In Hartselle, Alabama, the median home is worth about $149,100, and the typical rent is about $702 a month.

How educated are people in Hartselle, Alabama?

About 24.0% of adults age 25 and over in Hartselle, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hartselle, Alabama?

About 12.5% of people in Hartselle, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hartselle, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Hartselle, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,660 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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

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