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Redstone Arsenal

Alabama · 1,946 residents · 21.81 sq mi
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Redstone Arsenal has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,142. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 419 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Renters pay a median $1,098 per month, above the US median of $853. At a median age of 21.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 21.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,946
−18%since 2000
from 2,365 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
89 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 108 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
21.9
−8%since 2000
from 23.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4302K3K4K5K1990201020202024Redstone Arsenal
2024858
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,142
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,435 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,739
+66%since 2000
from $14,860 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.316
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food9.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,098
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $526 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
0.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
99.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Renter cost-burdened
23.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.3%(1,232)
Black19.4%(377)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(209)
Asian1.7%(33)
Other6%(117)
Diversity Score69.6%(1,354)
Diversity Score
70
−3%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
−17.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 99.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.4 min
+11%since 2000
from 9.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
51.2%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
36.7%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.8%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
77.4%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
Female
22.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
27.9%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama?

Redstone Arsenal, Alabama has about 1,946 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama earns about $53,142 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 $1,098 a month.

How educated are people in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama?

About 10.8% 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 0.0% 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 2,963 residents, a change of about -60 percent over that period.

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