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Trussville

Alabama · 19,933 residents · 35.29 sq mi
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Trussville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $85,179. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $222,700. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. Households here earn about 102% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,933
+54%since 2000
from 12,924 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
565 / sq mi
+54%since 2000
from 366 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
+5%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K12K17K23K29K1990201020202024Trussville
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,179
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,943 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,268
+26%since 2000
from $27,235 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
56.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,700
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $159,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,100
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $514 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
68.8%
−22.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
12.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+10%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(12,465)
Black1.5%(190)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(109)
Asian0.4%(55)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.8%(875)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(17,864)
Black6.5%(1,300)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(250)
Asian1.6%(317)
Other1.3%(257)
Diversity Score24.6%(4,895)
Diversity Score
25
+263%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 31.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+61%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.4%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
52.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Trussville, Alabama?

Trussville, Alabama has about 19,933 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Trussville, Alabama?

The typical household in Trussville, Alabama earns about $85,179 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Trussville, Alabama expensive?

In Trussville, Alabama, the median home is worth about $222,700, and the typical rent is about $1,100 a month.

How educated are people in Trussville, Alabama?

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

What is the poverty rate in Trussville, Alabama?

About 1.8% of people in Trussville, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Trussville, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Trussville, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,667 residents, a change of about 141 percent over that period.

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

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