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Redstone Arsenal

Alabama · 858 residents · 21.81 sq mi
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Redstone Arsenal is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $140,114. Population has fallen 64% since 2000, a loss of 1,507 residents. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 119% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
3% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
858
−64%since 2000
from 2,365 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
39 / sq mi
−64%since 2000
from 108 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.9
+96%since 2000
from 23.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4302K3K4K5K1990201020202024Redstone Arsenal
2024858
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$140,114
+117%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,435 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$66,886
+350%since 2000
from $14,860 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.7%
+52.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
+19%since 2010
from 0.316 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,641
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $526 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
2.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
97.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2018
from 0.0% in 2018
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.6%(1,243)
Black31%(732)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(220)
Asian1.9%(45)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.9%(1,701)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.8%(470)
Black23.1%(198)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(91)
Asian5.6%(48)
Other5.9%(51)
Diversity Score78.6%(674)
Diversity Score
79
+9%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.5%
+34.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 99.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
37.0%
+23.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.7 min
+35%since 2000
from 9.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.3%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.7%
−15.1 ptssince 2011
from 88.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.6%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
Female
42.4%
+30.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
42.1%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2012
from 5.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−87.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2017
from 98.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2016
from 89.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2016
from 4.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama?

Redstone Arsenal, Alabama has about 858 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama?

The typical household in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama earns about $140,114 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Redstone Arsenal, Alabama expensive?

In Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, the typical rent is about $1,641 a month.

How educated are people in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama?

About 62.5% of adults age 25 and over in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama?

About 10.0% of people in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Redstone Arsenal, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4,051 residents, a change of about -83 percent over that period.

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