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Springville

Alabama · 4,786 residents · 9.62 sq mi
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With 4,786 people, Springville is a city in Alabama. The population has more than doubled since 2000, adding 2,265 people. 89% of homes are owner-occupied. Households here earn about 59% more than in Alabama as a whole. Poverty is uncommon here, at 1.5% of locals. The foreign-born share is 2%.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

4,786
+90%since 2000
from 2,521 in 2000
1990 – 2025
42.9
+13%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Land area
9.62 sq mi
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K4K5K19902000201020202024Springville
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.7%(227)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.4%(304)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148%(381)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.4%(352)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.3%(208)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348.8%(419)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413.3%(636)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.7%(608)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415%(720)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412%(574)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846%(287)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.5%(70)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$82,662
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,397 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$33,390
+63%since 2000
from $20,518 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.2%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
1.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

$193,500
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$1,596
+172%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,124
88.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
11.4% rent
2.44 people
−13%since 2009
from 2.82 people in 2009
US average: 2.61
2.3
−10%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.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(2,278)
Black7.7%(195)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(6)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(4,332)
Black4.3%(205)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(76)
Asian0.4%(19)
Other1.4%(65)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German16.2%(716)
English12.3%(547)
American10%(442)
Irish9.3%(413)
Italian3.9%(174)
Scottish2.1%(94)
Polish1.5%(66)
British1.2%(52)
Scotch-Irish1.1%(47)
French0.9%(38)
Dutch0.8%(36)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Ukrainian0.5%(22)
Danish0.5%(20)
Greek0.1%(6)
Section 05

Education

35.3%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
10.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

33.1 min
+55%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
86.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
54.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
80.0%
US average: 73.3%
45.8%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

42.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
57.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
4.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2013
from 3.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
96.6%
US average: 91.9%
96.7%
US average: 86.2%
Marital status (2024)
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

4.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2013
from 3.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
55.7%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
31.3%
US average: 13.7%
32.3%
US average: 17.6%
4.0%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
3.2%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
84.9%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
35.0%
US average: 35.2%

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, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)18.2%(72)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)8.1%(32)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era12.9%(51)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War32.2%(127)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 2.9%

Share of the 395 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 4,786 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Springville, Alabama?

The typical household in Springville, Alabama earns about $82,662 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 $193,500, and the typical rent is about $1,596 a month.

How educated are people in Springville, Alabama?

About 35.3% 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 1.5% 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 2,876 residents, a change of about 151 percent over that period.

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

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