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Valley Head

Alabama · 597 residents (2025 est.) · 3.775 sq mi
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Valley Head has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,889. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $59,800. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents. Households here earn about 28% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
669
+9%since 2000
from 611 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
177 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 162 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.2
+12%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:597 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5316136967788611990201020202024Valley Head
2024669
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,889
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,013 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,305
+42%since 2000
from $13,582 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.315
−26%since 2010
from 0.426 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade40.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,800
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$917
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
12.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.7%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
−37%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
22
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(554)
Black2.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(14)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score12%(73)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(608)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.1%(61)
Diversity Score20.7%(139)
Diversity Score
21
+73%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
50.2 min
+218%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.5%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
39.2%
+28.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% 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
0.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−13.0 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 48.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.6%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
43.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.5%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2012
from 26.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
25.4%
−56.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.2%
+40.8 ptssince 2017
from 58.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 94.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2016
from 5.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valley Head, Alabama?

Valley Head, Alabama has about 669 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Valley Head, Alabama earns about $45,889 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Valley Head, Alabama expensive?

In Valley Head, Alabama, the median home is worth about $59,800, and the typical rent is about $917 a month.

How educated are people in Valley Head, Alabama?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Valley Head, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Valley Head, Alabama?

About 6.0% of people in Valley Head, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Valley Head, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Valley Head, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 75 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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