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Valley

Alabama · 10,294 residents (2025 est.) · 12.89 sq mi
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Valley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,661. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $140,800. At a median age of 34.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,277
+12%since 2000
from 9,198 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
797 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 714 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.1
−10%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:10,294 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K10K11K1990201020202024Valley
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,661
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,395 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,070
+63%since 2000
from $16,008 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
−1%since 2010
from 0.418 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade35.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,800
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,016
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
32.5% rent
Vacancy rate
17.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.7%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+61%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.6%(6,402)
Black28.5%(2,626)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(77)
Asian0.3%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.3%(4,902)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53%(5,442)
Black37%(3,803)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(572)
Asian0.4%(36)
Other4.1%(424)
Diversity Score72.2%(7,423)
Diversity Score
72
+36%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.7%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+72%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 13.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 58.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.5%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2012
from 18.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.6%
−71.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.5%
+15.2 ptssince 2017
from 74.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2016
from 98.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valley, Alabama?

Valley, Alabama has about 10,277 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Valley, Alabama?

The typical household in Valley, Alabama earns about $51,661 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Valley, Alabama expensive?

In Valley, Alabama, the median home is worth about $140,800, and the typical rent is about $1,016 a month.

How educated are people in Valley, Alabama?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Valley, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Valley, Alabama?

About 14.9% of people in Valley, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Valley, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Valley, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,104 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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