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Valley Head

Alabama · 558 residents · 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 $30,966. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $81,300. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
558
−9%since 2000
from 611 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
148 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 162 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.7
+5%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5316136967788611990201020202024Valley Head
2024669
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,966
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,013 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,577
+15%since 2000
from $13,582 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade37.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade13.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,300
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.8%
−40.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
27.2% rent
Vacancy rate
21.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+27%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(509)
Black1.8%(10)
Hispanic / Latino3%(17)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other11.8%(66)
Diversity Score34.3%(191)
Diversity Score
34
+186%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
65.4%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+26%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% 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
12.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.4%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.9%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valley Head, Alabama?

Valley Head, Alabama has about 558 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Valley Head, Alabama earns about $30,966 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 $81,300, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Valley Head, Alabama?

About 14.1% 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 22.4% of people in Valley Head, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Valley Head, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Valley Head, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 36 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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