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Springville

Alabama · 4,786 residents · 9.618 sq mi
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Springville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,662. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 90% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $193,500. Poverty is rare here, at 1.5% of residents. Households here earn about 59% more than the Alabama median.

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

Total population
4,786
+90%since 2000
from 2,521 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
498 / sq mi
+90%since 2000
from 262 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+13%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K5K1990201020202024Springville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,662
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,397 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
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

Median home value
$193,500
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,596
+172%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
11.4% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−7%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(4,332)
Black4.3%(205)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(76)
Asian0.4%(19)
Other1.4%(65)
Diversity Score18.4%(879)
Diversity Score
18
−5%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+55%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.8%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
57.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−92.4 ptssince 2013
from 96.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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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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