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McCalla

Alabama · 12,965 residents · 33.775 sq mi
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McCalla has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,061. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. Median home value is $199,600. Households here earn about 37% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% 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
12,965
−2%vs 2021
vs 13,221 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
384 / sq mi
−2%vs 2021
vs 391 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+8%vs 2021
vs 39.1 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,061
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $73,332 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,756
+2%vs 2021
vs $35,003 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.2%
−0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.3% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$199,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $211,900 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,377
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,429 in 2021
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.6%
−0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 90.0% in 2021
10.4% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−3%vs 2021
vs 2.9 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic52.9%(6,993)
Black44.5%(5,877)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(88)
Asian0.8%(108)
Other1.2%(155)
Diversity Score65.3%(8,633)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.5%(7,322)
Black35.4%(4,596)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(450)
Asian0.9%(120)
Other0.7%(91)
Diversity Score65.8%(8,529)
Diversity Score
66
+1%vs 2021
vs 65 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.5%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 31.4% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 94.4% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.9%
−1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 13.5% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+3%vs 2021
vs 25.7 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+5.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 78.9% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.7% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
+1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.2% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.4%
−0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 62.3% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.4%
−5.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.3% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 48.3% in 2021
Female
50.2%
−1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 51.7% in 2021
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.3% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
+1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 8.4% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McCalla, Alabama?

McCalla, Alabama has about 12,965 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McCalla, Alabama?

The typical household in McCalla, Alabama earns about $71,061 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 $199,600, and the typical rent is about $1,377 a month.

How educated are people in McCalla, Alabama?

About 31.5% 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 11.4% of people in McCalla, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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