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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Montevallo

Alabama · 4,825 residents · 12.835 sq mi
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Montevallo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,541. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $89,800. At a median age of 23.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 24.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 23.4
US median: 35.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,825
+15%since 1990
from 4,210 in 1990
1990 – 2025
376 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 328 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
23.4
+5%since 1990
from 22.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Montevallo
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,541
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,139 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,468
+72%since 1990
from $9,587 in 1990
US average: $21,522
24.4%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 25.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$89,800
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $59,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$490
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $304 in 1990
US average: $602
51.7%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 52.2% in 1990
48.3% rent
2.9
−1%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(3,183)
Black23.8%(1,002)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(46)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score48.1%(2,027)
2000
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(3,438)
Black25.9%(1,249)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(76)
Asian0.4%(19)
Diversity Score51.8%(2,501)
52
+8%since 1990
from 48 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

30.7%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 29.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.0%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 74.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
15.9%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 15.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.7 min
−22%since 1990
from 23.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montevallo, Alabama?

Montevallo, Alabama has about 4,825 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Montevallo, Alabama?

The typical household in Montevallo, Alabama earns about $30,541 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Montevallo, Alabama expensive?

In Montevallo, Alabama, the median home is worth about $89,800, and the typical rent is about $490 a month.

How educated are people in Montevallo, Alabama?

About 30.7% of adults age 25 and over in Montevallo, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Montevallo, Alabama?

About 24.4% of people in Montevallo, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Montevallo, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Montevallo, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 615 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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