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Irondale

Alabama · 13,497 residents · 17.316 sq mi
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Irondale has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,051. Population has grown 38% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $156,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% 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
13,497
+38%since 2000
from 9,813 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
779 / sq mi
+38%since 2000
from 567 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K13K14K1990201020202024Irondale
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,051
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,203 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,891
+41%since 2000
from $23,251 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,300
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,031
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $686 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.7%
−12.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
36.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+24%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.2%(6,889)
Black25.1%(2,464)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(263)
Asian0.9%(91)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.9%(5,288)
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.2%(7,183)
Black29.9%(4,032)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(1,565)
Asian1.6%(211)
Other3.1%(422)
Diversity Score76%(10,258)
Diversity Score
76
+41%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 29.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+83%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.4%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.4%
−72.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Irondale, Alabama?

Irondale, Alabama has about 13,497 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Irondale, Alabama?

The typical household in Irondale, Alabama earns about $61,051 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Irondale, Alabama expensive?

In Irondale, Alabama, the median home is worth about $156,300, and the typical rent is about $1,031 a month.

How educated are people in Irondale, Alabama?

About 34.8% of adults age 25 and over in Irondale, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Irondale, Alabama?

About 10.8% of people in Irondale, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Irondale, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Irondale, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,043 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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

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