Albertville, Marshall County, Alabama Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Albertville, Alabama, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Albertville, Alabama. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Albertville, Alabama. The estimated population of Albertville, Alabama is 22,268 people, with a median age of 33.6.

We can look at the total population in Albertville over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
22,268
+3%
+4.34%
2020
21,620
+0.37%
-
2019
21,541
+0.38%
-
2018
21,460
+0.55%
-
2017
21,342
- -

Population of Albertville, Alabama by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
63.9%
66.5%
-3.91%
Black/African American
3.6%
2.9%
+24.14%
Native
0%
0.1%
-100.00%
Hispanic
29.8%
29.1%
+2.41%
Asian
1.2%
0.6%
+100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.9%
0.5%
+80.00%
Other
0.5%
0.2%
+150.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Albertville, Alabama by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 33.6 +2.13% 33.4 +4.7% 33.7 -1.17%
2020 32.9 +0.61% 31.9 +0.63% 34.1 +0.59%
2019 32.7 -1.21% 31.7 +1.6% 33.9 -3.14%
2018 33.1 +3.12% 31.2 +4% 35 +2.94%
2017 32.1 - 30 - 34 -

The median age of Albertville, Alabama gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,074 -30.61% 1,842 +18.64% 1,499 2,197
10 to 19 1,511 +33.5% 1,608 +13.23% 2,043 1,824
20 to 29 1,598 -28.06% 1,466 -15.37% 1,184 1,252
30 to 39 1,215 +5.47% 1,356 +17.01% 1,275 1,600
40 to 49 1,280 +5.52% 1,196 +17.19% 1,347 1,397
50 to 59 968 +26.34% 1,342 -12.75% 1,206 1,171
60 to 69 1,005 -6.76% 916 +27.73% 917 1,172
70+ 728 +42.18% 1,237 -10.44% 1,078 1,106

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Albertville, Alabama is $51,718.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Albertville.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $55,611.00
  • 45 to 64
    $64,583.00
  • 65 and over
    $34,420.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Albertville, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Albertville, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Albertville, Alabama is currently $68,159.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.16% of households in Albertville are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Albertville against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    24.93%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.89%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.84%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.57%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.11%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.51%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.16%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Albertville is $23,973.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Albertville by the total population of Albertville.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Albertville, Alabama, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Albertville to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    9.78%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31.26%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.60%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    44.69%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.67%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Albertville that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Albertville over the age of 16 is 15,904.

Of those people, a total of 58.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Albertville is 55.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,199 38.40% 5.00%
20 to 24 years 1,079 64.30% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 1,357 75.70% 7.10%
30 to 34 years 1,428 79.30% 7.00%
35 to 44 years 2,975 72.90% 3.10%
45 to 54 years 2,509 82.90% 5.70%
55 to 59 years 1,084 52.90% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 1,178 49.60% 1.40%
65 to 74 years 1,796 21.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,299 12.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Albertville. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 13,628 57.20% 3.90%
Black or African American 498 62.20% 4.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 50 54.00% 0.00%
Asian 221 52.00% 0.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 488 72.70% 3.10%
Two or more races 1,019 64.50% 5.80%
Hispanic or Latino 3,653 61.40% 2.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,337 57.70% 4.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Albertville as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Albertville is 8,882, with median earnings of $32,878.00.

Women in Albertville, Alabama earning approximately 77.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,882 $32,878.00
Male 4,699 $36,117.00
Female 4,183 $27,873.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 731 $50,350.00
Business and Financial 221 $47,550.00
Computer and Mathematical 336 $31,975.00
Architecture and Engineering 72 $71,061.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 39 $68,221.00
Community and Social Service 111 $87,957.00
Legal 6 $65,000.00
Educational and Library 618 $47,619.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 74 $52,955.00
Healthcare Practitioners 608 $52,500.00
Healthcare Support 199 $20,445.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 25 $41,250.00
Law Enforcement 51 $26,449.00
Food Preparation and Serving 498 $14,464.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 420 $14,005.00
Personal Care and Service 123 $17,148.00
Sales 788 $34,737.00
Office and Administrative Support 772 $27,877.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 38 $28,333.00
Construction and Extraction 547 $35,977.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 329 $47,547.00
Production 1,535 $29,138.00
Transportation and Material Moving 294 $45,948.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 360 $102,944.00 371 $40,143.00
Business and Financial 68 $54,444.00 153 $41,726.00
Computer and Mathematical 333 $31,998.00 3 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 72 $71,061.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 39 $68,221.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 27 $37,321.00 84 $87,981.00
Legal 0 $0.00 6 $65,000.00
Educational and Library 92 $49,750.00 526 $42,217.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 26 $66,944.00 48 $39,722.00
Healthcare Practitioners 156 $126,063.00 452 $37,319.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 199 $20,445.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 25 $41,250.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 48 $26,364.00 3 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 218 $18,750.00 280 $13,516.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 227 $13,389.00 193 $14,701.00
Personal Care and Service 24 $9,643.00 99 $17,461.00
Sales 381 $57,450.00 407 $24,844.00
Office and Administrative Support 101 $47,734.00 671 $26,701.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 37 $28,125.00 1 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 519 $36,445.00 28 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 328 $47,563.00 1 $0.00
Production 1,040 $32,578.00 495 $26,175.00
Transportation and Material Moving 249 $46,401.00 45 $24,563.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 7,409 households in Albertville, with an average household size of 2.97 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 5,410 families in Albertville with an average family size of 3.53 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,153 375 882 1,999
Average Household Size 3.61 3.77 3.55 1.22
Total Families 4,153 375 882 0
Average Household Size 3.55 3.31 3.51 0

Poverty

Of the 5,410 families in Albertville, 16.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Albertville:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 8,071 housing units in Albertville, Alabama.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,409 91.80%
Vacant 662 8.20%

29.66% of the total 8,071 housing units in Albertville are rental units. This is approximately 2,394 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,850 are occupied by the owner - or 60.09% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Albertville is $749.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Albertville that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    165
  • Less than $500
    357
  • $500 to $999
    1,667
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    342
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    28
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Albertville is $136,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Albertville that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    268
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,146
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,382
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    611
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,096
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    270
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    77
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Albertville. The chart below shows the number of properties in Albertville that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    272
  • 1940 to 1949
    255
  • 1950 to 1959
    733
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,162
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,853
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,345
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,388
  • 2000 to 2009
    885
  • 2010 to 2013
    178
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Albertville that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    348
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,021
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,065
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,975

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Albertville get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Albertville that commute to work in a particular way.

20.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Albertville.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    359
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,024
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,265
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,188
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    664
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    361
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    336
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    101
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    191
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    313
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    383
  • 90 or more minutes
    293

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Albertville, Alabama in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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