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Valley

Alabama · 10,529 residents · 12.89 sq mi
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Valley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,445. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $91,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,529
+14%since 2000
from 9,198 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
817 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 714 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+6%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K10K11K1990201020202024Valley
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,445
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,395 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,167
+51%since 2000
from $16,008 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade38.8%
US avg: 10%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,300
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$821
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.8%
−17.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
43.2% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+7%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.2%(5,711)
Black35.5%(3,742)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(387)
Asian2.6%(275)
Other1.1%(117)
Diversity Score69.1%(7,271)
Diversity Score
69
+30%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+21.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+57%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.0%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−74.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valley, Alabama?

Valley, Alabama has about 10,529 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Valley, Alabama?

The typical household in Valley, Alabama earns about $50,445 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 $91,300, and the typical rent is about $821 a month.

How educated are people in Valley, Alabama?

About 16.9% 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 8.8% 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 2,356 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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