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Springville

Alabama · 5,597 residents (2025 est.) · 9.618 sq mi
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Springville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $84,231. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,560 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $284,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. Households here earn about 32% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,081
+102%since 2000
from 2,521 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
528 / sq mi
+102%since 2000
from 262 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.6
+15%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,597 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K5K1990201020202024Springville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,231
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,397 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,217
+91%since 2000
from $20,518 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.1%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
−11%since 2010
from 0.405 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$284,300
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$834
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
9.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.2%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+35%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(2,278)
Black7.7%(195)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(6)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.3%(486)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(4,467)
Black6.4%(323)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(32)
Asian0.7%(36)
Other4.4%(223)
Diversity Score27.6%(1,404)
Diversity Score
28
+43%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.8%
+25.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.6%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+52%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.8%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% 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
3.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.9%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.7%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
56.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2012
from 10.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−92.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2017
from 81.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Springville, Alabama?

Springville, Alabama has about 5,081 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Springville, Alabama?

The typical household in Springville, Alabama earns about $84,231 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Springville, Alabama expensive?

In Springville, Alabama, the median home is worth about $284,300, and the typical rent is about $834 a month.

How educated are people in Springville, Alabama?

About 39.8% of adults age 25 and over in Springville, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Springville, Alabama?

About 4.1% of people in Springville, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Springville, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Springville, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,171 residents, a change of about 166 percent over that period.

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