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Rainsville

Alabama · 4,948 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 $38,772. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $126,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,948
+10%since 2000
from 4,499 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
239 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 217 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
+7%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Rainsville
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,772
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,505 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,191
+43%since 2000
from $14,806 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$126,900
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$313
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.1%
−38.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
25.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+40%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(4,328)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(98)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(263)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(4,628)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(188)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other1.6%(79)
Diversity Score13.9%(690)
Diversity Score
14
+139%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+59%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
7.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.7%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.6%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rainsville, Alabama?

Rainsville, Alabama has about 4,948 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rainsville, Alabama?

The typical household in Rainsville, Alabama earns about $38,772 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 $126,900, and the typical rent is about $313 a month.

How educated are people in Rainsville, Alabama?

About 19.6% 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 15.4% 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 1,073 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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