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Trussville

Alabama · 26,123 residents · 35.29 sq mi
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Trussville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $104,976. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 13,199 residents. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $273,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 102% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% 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
26,123
+102%since 2000
from 12,924 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
740 / sq mi
+102%since 2000
from 366 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+4%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K12K17K23K29K1990201020202024Trussville
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,976
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,943 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,485
+74%since 2000
from $27,235 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.9%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$273,100
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $159,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,180
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $514 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
9.6% rent
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81%(21,171)
Black11%(2,866)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(567)
Asian2.1%(541)
Other3.7%(957)
Diversity Score41%(10,706)
Diversity Score
41
+505%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.9%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 31.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+66%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.7%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−94.2 ptssince 2013
from 96.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Trussville, Alabama?

Trussville, Alabama has about 26,123 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Trussville, Alabama?

The typical household in Trussville, Alabama earns about $104,976 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 $273,100, and the typical rent is about $1,180 a month.

How educated are people in Trussville, Alabama?

About 46.9% 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 4.0% 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 17,857 residents, a change of about 216 percent over that period.

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

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