Vina, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

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.