Arab city, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Arab city is a small city located in Alabama. The total population is 8,573. It ranks as the 83rd most populous out of 589 cities and towns in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Arab city is 36.9 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Arab city is $60,985. This is 2% lower than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.7%. This is 12% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $196,700. Housing costs are about average than the state median of $195,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 68.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Arab city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.7%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 25.9%.

Education

24.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Arab city, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 589 Census-designated places in Alabama. For official data, visit data.census.gov.