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Heath

Alabama · 254 residents · 0.89 sq mi
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Heath has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $88,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
254
+2%since 2000
from 249 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
285 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 280 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
−3%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1372002633263891990201020202024Heath
2024267
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,125
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,031
+33%since 2000
from $14,325 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance20.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services17.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services10.9%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Information2.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,800
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$611
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $267 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.3%
−44.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
28.4% rent
Vacancy rate
20.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.4%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+9%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(217)
Black9.2%(23)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.1%(70)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(223)
Black10.6%(27)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.9%(18)
Diversity Score38.4%(97)
Diversity Score
38
+37%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+83%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
94.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 95.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
1.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.0%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Female
41.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.4%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Heath, Alabama?

Heath, Alabama has about 254 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Heath, Alabama?

The typical household in Heath, Alabama earns about $33,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Heath, Alabama expensive?

In Heath, Alabama, the median home is worth about $88,800, and the typical rent is about $611 a month.

How educated are people in Heath, Alabama?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Heath, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Heath, Alabama?

About 18.1% of people in Heath, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Heath, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Heath, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 96 residents, a change of about 61 percent over that period.

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