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Valley Grande

Alabama · 3,903 residents (2025 est.) · 33.505 sq mi
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Valley Grande has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,929. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $133,100. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,047
−1%since 2023
from 4,106 in 2023
2009 – 2025
Population density
121 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 123 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
46.4
+5%since 2023
from 44.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,903 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2009 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K200920202024Valley Grande
20244K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,929
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $61,141 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,855
+3%since 2023
from $27,955 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 22.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
+8%since 2023
from 0.405 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $126,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$761
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $908 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 89.9% in 2023
9.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.2%
+12.7 ptssince 2023
from 25.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+9%since 2023
from 2.1 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Gentrification Score
9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(2,757)
Black27.4%(1,127)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(213)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(9)
Diversity Score58.9%(2,418)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.6%(2,734)
Black26.2%(1,061)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(224)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(28)
Diversity Score59%(2,387)
Diversity Score
59
Unchangedsince 2023
from 59 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 92.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+4%since 2023
from 23.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 86.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 58.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 36.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 46.3% in 2023
Female
53.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 53.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 21.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 92.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 98.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valley Grande, Alabama?

Valley Grande, Alabama has about 4,047 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Valley Grande, Alabama?

The typical household in Valley Grande, Alabama earns about $58,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Valley Grande, Alabama expensive?

In Valley Grande, Alabama, the median home is worth about $133,100, and the typical rent is about $761 a month.

How educated are people in Valley Grande, Alabama?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Valley Grande, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Valley Grande, Alabama?

About 25.3% of people in Valley Grande, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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

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