Baileyton, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Baileyton, Alabama had a total population of 1,039, the 319th largest town in Alabama, with a median household income of $63,143, which is 1% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 25.1%.
Key Takeaways
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (25.1%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
- Only 9.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x.
- Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 2.1%.
Baileyton Quick Facts
How Baileyton 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 | 872 | 1,039 | No clear change (+19.2%) |
| Median household income | $45,681 | $63,143 | No clear change (+38.2%) |
| Median home value¹ | $138,455 | $89,800 | No clear change (-35.1%) |
| Median gross rent | $1,113 | $879 | No clear change (-21.0%) |
How Baileyton 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: 97.0%
- Black: 0.0%
- Hispanic: 2.1%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 53 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 12.6%
- HS Diploma: 36.9%
- Some College: 16.9%
- Associate's: 23.8%
- Bachelor's: 9.4%
- Graduate+: 0.5%
Baileyton Rankings in Alabama
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Other Cities in Cullman County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cullman | 19,319 | $61,224 | 19.9% | $238,900 |
| Hanceville | 3,270 | $41,791 | 16.6% | $169,800 |
| Good Hope | 2,574 | $93,661 | 10.9% | $203,100 |
| Berlin | 887 | $70,982 | 15.4% | $146,600 |
| Fairview | 796 | $56,250 | 22.6% | $257,700 |
| Holly Pond | 782 | $42,333 | 23.0% | $200,000 |
| South Vinemont | 693 | $50,795 | 27.3% | $170,000 |
| Garden City | 557 | $48,333 | 19.0% | $108,700 |
| West Point | 543 | $68,365 | 10.1% | $221,600 |
| Dodge City | 494 | $63,594 | 14.6% | $147,100 |
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Population Overview
Baileyton is a small community located in Alabama, within Cullman County. The total population is 1,039. It ranks as the 319th most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.
Age Demographics
The median age in Baileyton is 33.9 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 39.3 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Baileyton is $63,143. This is 1% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 25.1%. This is 61% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 2.1%. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $89,800. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Baileyton is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 70.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Baileyton has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (97.0% vs 63.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 5.6%.
Education
9.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 65% 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 87.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Baileyton, 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 Baileyton, Alabama?
Baileyton, Alabama has a population of 1,039 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Baileyton, AL?
The median household income in Baileyton is $63,143, which is 22% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Baileyton, AL?
The poverty rate in Baileyton is 25.1%. This means approximately 261 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Baileyton, Alabama?
Baileyton's population is 97.0% White, 0.0% Black, 2.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Baileyton, AL?
The median home value in Baileyton is $89,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.4x.
How educated is Baileyton, Alabama?
9.9% of adults (25+) in Baileyton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.