Ivalee, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 809, Ivalee'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

Ivalee is a small community located in Alabama, within Etowah County. The total population is 809. It ranks as the 353rd most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ivalee is 47.5 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 39.3 years. Only 14.5% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ivalee is $41,198. This is 36% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 49% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.7%. This is 51% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $140,600. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $209,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Ivalee has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (97.3% vs 63.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 5.6%.

Education

4.0% 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 86% 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 90.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ivalee, 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.