Bon Air, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 141, Bon Air's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Bon Air is a small community located in Alabama, within Talladega County. The total population is 141. It ranks as the 542nd most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bon Air is 32.4 years. This is 18% lower than the state median of 39.3 years. With 34.8% of the population under 18, Bon Air has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bon Air is $38,000. This is 41% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 53% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 30.7%. This is 96% 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 8.2%. This is 74% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $73,000. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Bon Air is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bon Air is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 13.5%. The Black or African American population (12.8%) is well below the state average of 25.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (13.5% vs 5.6%).

Education

2.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 91% 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 67.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Bon Air, 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.