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Montevallo

Alabama · 7,229 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 $38,066. Population has grown 50% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $158,200. At a median age of 27.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 27% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 27.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% 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
7,229
+50%since 2000
from 4,825 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
563 / sq mi
+50%since 2000
from 376 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
27.9
+19%since 2000
from 23.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Montevallo
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,066
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,541 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,726
+32%since 2000
from $16,468 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,200
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$731
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $490 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 51.7% in 2000
44.0% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+41%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(3,438)
Black25.9%(1,249)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(76)
Asian0.4%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.8%(2,501)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.8%(4,393)
Black22.7%(1,638)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(770)
Asian0.7%(52)
Other3.7%(268)
Diversity Score69.2%(5,000)
Diversity Score
69
+33%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+49%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.3%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
Female
57.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−76.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Montevallo, Alabama?

Montevallo, Alabama has about 7,229 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Montevallo, Alabama?

The typical household in Montevallo, Alabama earns about $38,066 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 $158,200, and the typical rent is about $731 a month.

How educated are people in Montevallo, Alabama?

About 28.7% 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 17.0% 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 3,019 residents, a change of about 72 percent over that period.

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