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Redstone Arsenal

Alabama · 1,946 residents · 21.8 sq mi
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Redstone Arsenal is home to 1,946 people in Alabama. This skews young, with a median age of 21.9. 1% of homes are owner-occupied. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 28% national rate. Poverty is uncommon here, at 0.0% of residents. Getting to work takes 10 minutes on average.

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
1% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

1,946
−18%since 2000
from 2,365 in 2000
1990 – 2024
21.9
−8%since 2000
from 23.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Land area
21.8 sq mi
Population, 19902024
4302K3K4K5K19902000201020202024Redstone Arsenal
2024858
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 57.1%(138)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 97.4%(144)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 147.1%(139)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 1917.1%(333)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 2422.1%(431)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3419.9%(388)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4413.1%(254)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 544.6%(89)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 641.2%(24)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 740.1%(2)
US avg: 7%
75 to 840.1%(2)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over0.1%(2)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$53,142
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,435 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$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%
0.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

$1,098
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $526 in 2000
US average: $853
0.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
99.4% rent
12.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
3.23 people
US average: 2.60
23.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.6%(1,243)
Black31%(732)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(220)
Asian1.9%(45)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.3%(1,232)
Black19.4%(377)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(209)
Asian1.7%(33)
Other6%(117)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5.5%(131)
Spaniard3.3%(79)
Panamanian0.2%(4)
Ancestry
American18.8%(446)
German15.9%(377)
Irish11.8%(281)
Italian4.2%(99)
Norwegian3.5%(83)
English2.9%(68)
Polish2.8%(66)
Welsh1.9%(46)
Russian1.9%(45)
French1.5%(35)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Ethiopian0.7%(17)
Portuguese0.7%(16)
Section 05

Education

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%
4.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.4 min
+11%since 2000
from 9.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
51.2%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
11.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
36.7%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
42.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

77.4%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
22.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
3.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
27.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married27.5%(119)
Married61.8%(267)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced10.6%(46)
Women 15+
Never married36.2%(124)
Married56.6%(194)
Widowed4.1%(14)
Divorced3.2%(11)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Showing 2024 (the nearest year with coverage data).

0.0%
−12.3 ptssince 2013
from 12.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
48.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 44.6% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
11.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
11.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
7.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
14.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
94.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 92.2% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
30.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.3% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)71.4%(172)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)85.1%(205)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era10.8%(26)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 241 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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

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