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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Huntsville

Alabama · 158,216 residents · 223.633 sq mi
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Huntsville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,074. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $95,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
158,216
−1%since 1990
from 159,866 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
707 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 715 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.7
+12%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
152K171K191K210K229K1990201020202024Huntsville
2024223K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,074
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,295 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,015
+48%since 1990
from $16,204 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.8%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,600
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $76,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$495
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $405 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
61.6%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 59.8% in 1990
38.4% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−2%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(116,506)
Black24.4%(39,060)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(1,988)
Asian2.1%(3,329)
Diversity Score52.9%(84,531)
2000
White, non-Hispanic63.4%(100,333)
Black30%(47,453)
Hispanic / Latino2%(3,225)
Asian2.2%(3,499)
Diversity Score60.4%(95,534)
Diversity Score
60
+14%since 1990
from 53 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.1%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 33.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.7%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 82.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
12.7%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.0 min
−34%since 1990
from 16.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Huntsville, Alabama?

Huntsville, Alabama has about 158,216 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Huntsville, Alabama?

The typical household in Huntsville, Alabama earns about $41,074 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Huntsville, Alabama expensive?

In Huntsville, Alabama, the median home is worth about $95,600, and the typical rent is about $495 a month.

How educated are people in Huntsville, Alabama?

About 36.1% of adults age 25 and over in Huntsville, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Huntsville, Alabama?

About 12.8% of people in Huntsville, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Huntsville, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Huntsville, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,650 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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