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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rainsville

Alabama · 4,499 residents · 20.731 sq mi
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Rainsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,505. Population has grown 16% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $69,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,499
+16%since 1990
from 3,875 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
217 / sq mi
+16%since 1990
from 187 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.5
+9%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Rainsville
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,505
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,951 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,806
+41%since 1990
from $10,487 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.4%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 16.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,100
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$333
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $224 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.3%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 76.8% in 1990
21.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+24%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(3,798)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(17)
Asian1.6%(62)
Diversity Score5.9%(230)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(4,328)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(98)
Asian0.1%(4)
Diversity Score5.8%(263)
Diversity Score
6
−1%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.3%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 60.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.7 min
−33%since 1990
from 20.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rainsville, Alabama?

Rainsville, Alabama has about 4,499 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rainsville, Alabama?

The typical household in Rainsville, Alabama earns about $29,505 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rainsville, Alabama expensive?

In Rainsville, Alabama, the median home is worth about $69,100, and the typical rent is about $333 a month.

How educated are people in Rainsville, Alabama?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Rainsville, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rainsville, Alabama?

About 14.4% of people in Rainsville, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rainsville, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Rainsville, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 624 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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