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Red Level

Alabama · 430 residents (2025 est.) · 1.922 sq mi
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Red Level has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $101,300. The poverty rate of 28.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
621
+12%since 2000
from 556 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
323 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 289 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.6
−2%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:430 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2943834735626511990201020202024Red Level
2024621
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,956 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,576
+49%since 2000
from $14,491 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
−12%since 2010
from 0.494 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade18.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information15.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services5.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,300
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$730
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.8%
−15.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.2% in 2000
26.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.4%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+72%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(493)
Black10.1%(56)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.9%(127)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(515)
Black5%(31)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.1%(75)
Diversity Score36.9%(229)
Diversity Score
37
+61%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.2%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+83%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.8%
+28.9 ptssince 2011
from 38.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.1%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.8%
−17.2 ptssince 2012
from 27.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2017
from 64.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 98.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Red Level, Alabama?

Red Level, Alabama has about 621 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Red Level, Alabama?

The typical household in Red Level, Alabama earns about $38,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Red Level, Alabama expensive?

In Red Level, Alabama, the median home is worth about $101,300, and the typical rent is about $730 a month.

How educated are people in Red Level, Alabama?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Red Level, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Red Level, Alabama?

About 28.8% of people in Red Level, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Red Level, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Red Level, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 30 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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