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Springville

Alabama · 5,597 residents (2025 est.) · 9.62 sq mi
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With 5,081 people, Springville is a city in Alabama. The population has more than doubled since 2000, adding 2,560 people. 91% of homes are owner-occupied. The median age is 43.6, about 5 years above the US median. Households here earn about 32% more than in Alabama as a whole. The foreign-born share is 3%.

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

5,081
+102%since 2000
from 2,521 in 2000
5,597 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
528 / sq mi
+48%since 2009
from 357 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
43.6
+15%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
9.62 sq mi
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K4K5K19902000201020202024Springville
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.7%(342)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.9%(300)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.4%(225)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.6%(283)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.3%(170)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3415.2%(771)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.8%(499)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.7%(594)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.9%(603)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415.8%(804)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.8%(397)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.8%(93)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$84,231
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,397 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$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%
4.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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

$284,300
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$834
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,442
90.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
9.2% rent
4.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.46 people
−13%since 2009
from 2.82 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
27.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
26.2%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
3.4
+29%since 2009
from 2.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
54
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(2,278)
Black7.7%(195)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(6)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(4,467)
Black6.4%(323)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(32)
Asian0.7%(36)
Other4.4%(223)
28
−7%since 2009
from 30 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.5%(25)
Peruvian0.1%(7)
Asian origin
Filipino0.7%(36)
Ancestry
English15.7%(797)
Irish12.1%(613)
American10%(509)
German9.4%(480)
Scottish4.9%(247)
Italian3.4%(174)
French2.1%(108)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(27)
Polish0.5%(25)
British0.3%(17)
Czech0.2%(8)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
Kenyan0.1%(7)
Welsh0.1%(5)
Section 05

Education

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%
12.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.3 min
+52%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
77.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
4.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
17.8%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
3.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
56.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
86.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 80.0% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
23.9%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
46.7%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

43.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
56.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
6.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
10.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2012
from 10.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
4.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2013
from 3.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
91.8%
+10.1 ptssince 2017
from 81.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
98.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 96.6% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
92.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 96.7% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
96.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married19.3%(344)
Married71.2%(1,272)
Widowed3.3%(59)
Divorced6.3%(112)
Women 15+
Never married12.5%(304)
Married68.5%(1,663)
Widowed8.8%(214)
Divorced10.1%(246)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

4.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2013
from 3.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
71.3%
+15.6 ptssince 2020
from 55.7% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
17.4%
−13.9 ptssince 2020
from 31.3% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
26.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 32.3% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
12.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
82.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 84.9% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
38.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 35.0% 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)17.3%(47)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)15.4%(42)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era27.9%(76)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War5.5%(15)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 272 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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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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