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Valley Head

Alabama · 577 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 $38,914. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $68,500. Households here earn about 25% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
577
−6%since 2000
from 611 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
153 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 162 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+7%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5316136967788611990201020202024Valley Head
2024669
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,914
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,013 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,579
+15%since 2000
from $13,582 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade29.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade27.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,500
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$494
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
25.3% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(504)
Black1.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(28)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0.9%(5)
Diversity Score18.2%(105)
Diversity Score
18
+52%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
50.7 min
+221%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.3%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 48.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.0%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
43.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.1%
−60.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valley Head, Alabama?

Valley Head, Alabama has about 577 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Valley Head, Alabama earns about $38,914 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 $68,500, and the typical rent is about $494 a month.

How educated are people in Valley Head, Alabama?

About 11.2% 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 19.9% 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 17 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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