Albertville, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Albertville, Alabama had a total population of 22,813, the 28th largest city in Alabama, with a median household income of $56,099, which is 12% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 18.2%.
Albertville Quick Facts
How Albertville Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,541 | 22,813 | +5.9% |
| Median household income | $56,449 | $56,099 | No clear change (-0.6%) |
| Median home value¹ | $147,808 | $188,400 | +27.5% |
| Median gross rent | $826 | $872 | No clear change (+5.6%) |
How Albertville Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 62.4%
- Black: 4.7%
- Hispanic: 30.8%
- Asian: 0.5%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 53 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 17.6%
- HS Diploma: 27.6%
- Some College: 20.8%
- Associate's: 13.0%
- Bachelor's: 15.4%
- Graduate+: 5.7%
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Other Cities in Marshall County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guntersville | 8,916 | $67,929 | 18.1% | $324,800 |
| Arab | 8,679 | $64,333 | 13.3% | $215,200 |
| Grant | 1,336 | $91,477 | 8.6% | $239,400 |
| Douglas | 1,113 | $62,000 | 21.7% | $175,400 |
| Cherokee Ridge | 577 | $171,368 | 1.7% | $336,400 |
| Joppa | 448 | N/A | 0.0% | $155,900 |
| Union Grove | 93 | $50,694 | 4.3% | $187,500 |
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Population Overview
Albertville is a small city located in Alabama, within Marshall County. The total population is 22,813. It ranks as the 28th most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.
Age Demographics
The median age in Albertville is 34.7 years. This is 12% lower than the state median of 39.3 years. With 29.8% of the population under 18, Albertville has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Albertville is $56,099. This is 12% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.2%. This is 16% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 28% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $188,400. Housing costs are 10% lower than the state median of $209,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 69.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Albertville is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 30.8%. The Black or African American population (4.7%) is well below the state average of 25.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (30.8% vs 5.6%). The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.
Education
21.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Albertville, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 592 Census-designated places in Alabama. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Albertville, Alabama?
Albertville, Alabama has a population of 22,813 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Albertville, AL?
The median household income in Albertville is $56,099, which is 31% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Albertville, AL?
The poverty rate in Albertville is 18.2%. This means approximately 4,066 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Albertville, Alabama?
Albertville's population is 62.4% White, 4.7% Black, 30.8% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.5% Asian.
What is the median home value in Albertville, AL?
The median home value in Albertville is $188,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x.
How educated is Albertville, Alabama?
21.1% of adults (25+) in Albertville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.