Vina, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Vina, Alabama had a total population of 358, the 456th largest town in Alabama, with a median household income of $44,167, which is 31% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 30.4%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 31% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (30.4%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Only 7.9% 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 1.3x.

Vina Quick Facts

Population 35890% MOE ±120

Median Household Income $44,16790% MOE ±$29,814

Median Home Value $57,00090% MOE ±$35,350

Poverty Rate 30.4%90% MOE ±20.5 pts

Unemployment Rate 2.6%90% MOE ±3.8 pts

Median Age 35.8 years90% MOE ±16.6 years

Homeownership Rate 70.9%90% MOE ±11.5 pts

Affordability Ratio 1.3x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.9%90% MOE ±10.3 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 74.2%

Diversity Index 7/100

Population 358 456th of 592

Median Income $44,167 bottom 30%

Poverty Rate 30.4% 145% higher than national

Median Home Value $57,000 bottom 10%

How Vina 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	393	358	No clear change (-8.9%)
Median household income	$40,306	$44,167	No clear change (+9.6%)
Median home value¹	$75,196	$57,000	No clear change (-24.2%)
Median gross rent	$542	$679	No clear change (+25.4%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

How Vina Compares

Median Household Income

Vina

$44,167

$63,999

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Vina

$57,000

$209,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 43.3%

$25K-$50K 9.7%

$50K-$100K 35.8%

$100K+ 11.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

20.2%

$10K-$15K

9.0%

$15K-$20K

6.7%

$20K-$25K

7.5%

$25K-$30K

1.5%

$30K-$35K

0.0%

$35K-$40K

0.8%

$40K-$45K

6.0%

$45K-$50K

1.5%

$50K-$60K

11.2%

$60K-$75K

19.4%

$75K-$100K

5.2%

$100K-$125K

3.0%

$125K-$150K

2.2%

$150K-$200K

6.0%

$200K+

0.0%

Employment

2.6% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

56.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.9%

Renter 29.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $679/mo 18.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

27.1%

18-34

15.4%

35-54

28.8%

55-74

24.0%

75+

4.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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+)

Vina Rankings in Alabama

#456 Population of 592

#383 Median Income of 537

#484 Education of 592

#516 Home Value of 529

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Other Cities in Franklin County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Russellville	10,799	$58,231	20.0%	$123,800
Red Bay	3,201	$37,473	20.2%	$108,200
Phil Campbell	780	$42,969	22.9%	$113,600
Hodges	420	$69,286	12.7%	$153,300
Spruce Pine	189	$97,978	11.6%	N/A
Belgreen	58	$47,946	0.0%	N/A

Cities Similar to Vina

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Epes	354	N/A	$56,700	26.0%	49.1%
Cullomburg	363	N/A	N/A	5.6%	56.8%
Our Town	372	N/A	N/A	23.4%	13.2%
Glen Allen	372	$46,313	$89,600	7.2%	10.3%
Colony	343	$42,386	$48,600	4.0%	19.8%

A note before these figures: with a population of 358, Vina'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

Vina is a small community located in Alabama, within Franklin County. The total population is 358. It ranks as the 456th most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Vina is 35.8 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Vina is $44,167. This is 31% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 45% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 30.4%. This is 95% 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 2.6%. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $57,000. Housing costs are 73% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Vina is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Vina has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.7% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (96.7% vs 63.4%). The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 25.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 5.6%.

Education

7.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 72% 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 74.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Vina, 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 Vina, Alabama?

Vina, Alabama has a population of 358 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Vina, AL?

The median household income in Vina is $44,167, which is 45% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Vina, AL?

The poverty rate in Vina is 30.4%. This means approximately 109 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Vina, Alabama?

Vina's population is 96.7% White, 1.4% Black, 1.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Vina, AL?

The median home value in Vina is $57,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.3x.

How educated is Vina, Alabama?

7.9% of adults (25+) in Vina hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.