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Hayden

Alabama · 1,342 residents · 4.3 sq mi
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Hayden has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,386. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 872 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $161,700. Households here earn about 30% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,342
+186%since 2000
from 470 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
312 / sq mi
+186%since 2000
from 109 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+14%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2546159771K2K1990201020202024Hayden
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,386
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,484 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,280
+89%since 2000
from $14,435 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.2%
+32.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,700
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$940
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
13.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+13%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(431)
Black6.6%(31)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.1%(80)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(1,220)
Black1.4%(19)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(12)
Diversity Score11.6%(156)
Diversity Score
12
−32%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.4 min
+18%since 2000
from 29.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−23.0 ptssince 2011
from 25.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.2%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−85.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hayden, Alabama?

Hayden, Alabama has about 1,342 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hayden, Alabama?

The typical household in Hayden, Alabama earns about $67,386 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hayden, Alabama expensive?

In Hayden, Alabama, the median home is worth about $161,700, and the typical rent is about $940 a month.

How educated are people in Hayden, Alabama?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hayden, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hayden, Alabama?

About 10.7% of people in Hayden, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hayden, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Hayden, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 940 residents, a change of about 234 percent over that period.

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