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Kimberly

Alabama · 4,858 residents (2025 est.) · 7.32 sq mi
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Kimberly is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,429. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,638 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $322,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 52% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,439
+146%since 2000
from 1,801 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
606 / sq mi
+146%since 2000
from 246 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.1
+14%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,858 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7622K3K4K5K1990201020202024Kimberly
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,429
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,343 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,378
+148%since 2000
from $17,055 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.1%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
+25%since 2010
from 0.335 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services5.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$322,300
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,176
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $466 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
7.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+50%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(1,709)
Black1.6%(29)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(21)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.4%(132)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(3,926)
Black5.9%(262)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(41)
Asian3.4%(149)
Other1.4%(61)
Diversity Score26.6%(1,181)
Diversity Score
27
+262%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.8%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.9%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
+56%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 90.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.3%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2012
from 15.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
−89.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2017
from 85.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kimberly, Alabama?

Kimberly, Alabama has about 4,439 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kimberly, Alabama?

The typical household in Kimberly, Alabama earns about $97,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kimberly, Alabama expensive?

In Kimberly, Alabama, the median home is worth about $322,300, and the typical rent is about $1,176 a month.

How educated are people in Kimberly, Alabama?

About 30.8% of adults age 25 and over in Kimberly, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kimberly, Alabama?

About 3.4% of people in Kimberly, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kimberly, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Kimberly, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,343 residents, a change of about 305 percent over that period.

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