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Meadowbrook

Alabama · 8,769 residents · 4.356 sq mi
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Meadowbrook is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $98,862. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 87% since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $273,500. Poverty is rare here, at 1.4% of residents. Households here earn about 135% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,769
+87%since 2000
from 4,697 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,013 / sq mi
+87%since 2000
from 1,078 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
+6%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K6K7K9K10K1990201020202024Meadowbrook
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,862
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,715 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,393
+14%since 2000
from $35,511 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
66.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.320
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services16.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration13.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$273,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $220,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,037
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $809 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
70.0%
−15.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
15.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+5%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(4,407)
Black2.9%(135)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(31)
Asian2.1%(98)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.6%(637)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(8,029)
Black3.9%(342)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(138)
Asian2.1%(184)
Other0.3%(26)
Diversity Score18.7%(1,642)
Diversity Score
19
+38%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
21.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+66%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
61.5%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meadowbrook, Alabama?

Meadowbrook, Alabama has about 8,769 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Meadowbrook, Alabama?

The typical household in Meadowbrook, Alabama earns about $98,862 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Meadowbrook, Alabama expensive?

In Meadowbrook, Alabama, the median home is worth about $273,500, and the typical rent is about $1,037 a month.

How educated are people in Meadowbrook, Alabama?

About 59.8% of adults age 25 and over in Meadowbrook, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Meadowbrook, Alabama?

About 1.4% of people in Meadowbrook, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Meadowbrook, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Meadowbrook, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,148 residents, a change of about 90 percent over that period.

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

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