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Hueytown

Alabama · 16,776 residents · 19.979 sq mi
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Hueytown has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,350. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $116,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
16,776
+9%since 2000
from 15,364 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
840 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 769 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+2%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K16K16K17K1990201020202024Hueytown
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,350
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,225 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,622
+25%since 2000
from $19,735 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$931
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $524 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
29.0% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+17%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(12,825)
Black15.4%(2,373)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(72)
Asian0.1%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score34%(5,228)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.5%(8,639)
Black38.7%(6,499)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(961)
Asian0.4%(65)
Other2.4%(399)
Diversity Score71.3%(11,953)
Diversity Score
71
+109%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+65%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.7%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hueytown, Alabama?

Hueytown, Alabama has about 16,776 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hueytown, Alabama?

The typical household in Hueytown, Alabama earns about $51,350 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hueytown, Alabama expensive?

In Hueytown, Alabama, the median home is worth about $116,500, and the typical rent is about $931 a month.

How educated are people in Hueytown, Alabama?

About 22.1% of adults age 25 and over in Hueytown, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hueytown, Alabama?

About 9.9% of people in Hueytown, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hueytown, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Hueytown, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,496 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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