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McCalla

Alabama · 13,253 residents · 33.775 sq mi
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McCalla has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $87,468. Population has declined 5% since 2023. Median home value is $279,900. Households here earn about 37% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,253
−5%since 2023
from 13,939 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
392 / sq mi
−5%since 2023
from 413 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
+2%since 2023
from 41.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
13K13K14K14K15K20202024McCalla
202413K
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.7%(752)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.3%(1,094)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.3%(697)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.9%(643)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245%(669)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.9%(1,579)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.3%(1,494)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.9%(1,972)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.6%(1,665)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.5%(1,783)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.8%(630)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.1%(275)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,468
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $83,782 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,491
+8%since 2023
from $40,239 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 58.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
−2%since 2023
from 0.384 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$279,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $252,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,777
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,838 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 92.4% in 2023
9.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 25.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+6%since 2023
from 3.0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic45.4%(6,329)
Black49.1%(6,848)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(358)
Asian1.9%(270)
Other1%(134)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.2%(5,333)
Black54.2%(7,187)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(285)
Asian2.5%(331)
Other0.9%(117)
Diversity Score
68
−2%since 2023
from 69 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.3%(168)
Salvadoran0.4%(55)
Venezuelan0.3%(43)
Puerto Rican0.1%(19)
Asian origin
Asian Indian2.2%(292)
Vietnamese0.1%(15)
Filipino0.1%(14)
Ancestry
American12.6%(1,674)
English7.9%(1,050)
Irish4.4%(583)
German3.6%(477)
Scottish1.3%(176)
Italian1.3%(173)
French0.7%(94)
Greek0.7%(88)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(71)
Iranian0.4%(52)
Polish0.4%(51)
Welsh0.2%(27)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Czech0.2%(22)
Dutch0.1%(14)
Swiss0.1%(13)
Romanian0.1%(11)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Asian Indian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 33.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 94.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+2%since 2023
from 26.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 77.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 58.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 55.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 48.7% in 2023
Female
50.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 51.3% in 2023
Foreign born
3.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 94.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 93.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married30.8%(1,626)
Married58.5%(3,086)
Widowed1.9%(98)
Divorced8.8%(464)
Women 15+
Never married25.5%(1,388)
Married56.1%(3,047)
Widowed7.7%(421)
Divorced10.7%(580)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McCalla, Alabama?

McCalla, Alabama has about 13,253 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McCalla, Alabama?

The typical household in McCalla, Alabama earns about $87,468 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McCalla, Alabama expensive?

In McCalla, Alabama, the median home is worth about $279,900, and the typical rent is about $1,777 a month.

How educated are people in McCalla, Alabama?

About 34.5% of adults age 25 and over in McCalla, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McCalla, Alabama?

About 6.3% of people in McCalla, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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

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