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Headland

Alabama · 4,973 residents · 30.331 sq mi
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Headland has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,278. Population has grown 41% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $150,000. Households here earn about 25% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% 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
4,973
+41%since 2000
from 3,523 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
164 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 116 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+9%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Headland
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,278
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,388 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,949
+64%since 2000
from $17,069 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10%
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
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
$150,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$808
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
25.1% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−2%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.4%(2,376)
Black31.2%(1,099)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(7)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.5%(1,919)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.2%(3,541)
Black23.5%(1,168)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(58)
Asian0.5%(24)
Other0.1%(6)
Diversity Score49.5%(2,460)
Diversity Score
49
−9%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+81%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 92.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 15.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.9%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Headland, Alabama?

Headland, Alabama has about 4,973 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Headland, Alabama?

The typical household in Headland, Alabama earns about $65,278 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Headland, Alabama expensive?

In Headland, Alabama, the median home is worth about $150,000, and the typical rent is about $808 a month.

How educated are people in Headland, Alabama?

About 27.5% of adults age 25 and over in Headland, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Headland, Alabama?

About 7.4% of people in Headland, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Headland, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Headland, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,707 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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