Odenville, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Odenville, Alabama had a total population of 5,197, the 115th largest city in Alabama, with a median household income of $70,296, which is 10% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 15.0%.
Odenville Quick Facts
How Odenville 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 | 3,848 | 5,197 | +35.1% |
| Median household income | $101,634 | $70,296 | -30.8% |
| Median home value¹ | $195,559 | $223,600 | No clear change (+14.3%) |
| Median gross rent | $816 | $1,581 | +93.8% |
How Odenville 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: 82.2%
- Black: 11.1%
- Hispanic: 5.1%
- 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: 13.7%
- HS Diploma: 29.1%
- Some College: 22.6%
- Associate's: 13.0%
- Bachelor's: 16.6%
- Graduate+: 4.9%
Odenville Rankings in Alabama
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Other Cities in St. Clair County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pell City | 13,587 | $68,638 | 20.8% | $249,600 |
| Moody | 13,488 | $86,627 | 7.7% | $237,500 |
| Margaret | 5,877 | $101,802 | 3.7% | $230,900 |
| Springville | 5,081 | $84,231 | 4.1% | $284,300 |
| Ashville | 2,464 | $69,362 | 19.9% | $204,900 |
| Riverside | 2,097 | $83,664 | 15.8% | $220,500 |
| Ragland | 1,682 | $37,708 | 40.6% | $109,300 |
| Steele | 1,149 | $72,386 | 7.0% | $107,100 |
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Population Overview
Odenville is a small city located in Alabama, within St. Clair County. The total population is 5,197. It ranks as the 115th most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.
Age Demographics
The median age in Odenville is 38.1 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 39.3 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Odenville is $70,296. This is 10% higher than the state median of $63,999. It is also 13% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.0%. This is 4% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $223,600. Housing costs are 7% higher than the state median of $209,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 85.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 70.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Odenville is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 11.1%. The Black or African American population (11.1%) is well below the state average of 25.6%.
Education
21.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% 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 86.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Odenville, 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 Odenville, Alabama?
Odenville, Alabama has a population of 5,197 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Odenville, AL?
The median household income in Odenville is $70,296, which is 13% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Odenville, AL?
The poverty rate in Odenville is 15.0%. This means approximately 777 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Odenville, Alabama?
Odenville's population is 82.2% White, 11.1% Black, 5.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Odenville, AL?
The median home value in Odenville is $223,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x.
How educated is Odenville, Alabama?
21.5% of adults (25+) in Odenville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.