Census Bureau data for Huntsville city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Huntsville city
- What is the median household income in Huntsville city?
- The median household income in Huntsville city is $52,472 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Huntsville city?
- The poverty rate in Huntsville city is 17.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Huntsville city?
- $146,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Huntsville city?
- The median gross rent in Huntsville city is $591 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Huntsville city residents have a college degree?
- 13.2% of adults in Huntsville city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,086
Median Income
$52,472
Median Home Value
$146,300
Poverty Rate
17.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.0%
Median Age
34.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$18,305 (+53.6%)
Home Value:
+$41,900 (+40.1%)
Poverty Rate:
-6.6 pp (-28%)
Bachelor's+:
+5.7 pp (+76%)
Unemployment:
-5.1 pp (-71.8%)
Demographics
Total Population
3,086
Median Age
34.0
Female
51.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
White (non-Hisp.) 67.7%
Black 1.0%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 19.2%
Other 0.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$52,472
±$12,844
-$6,301 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$80,475
Median Family Income
$55,750
Poverty Rate
17.0%
+5.5 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
22.5%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
13.6%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
15.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.1%
$10–15k
6.5%
$15–25k
10.3%
$25–35k
8.5%
$35–50k
15.5%
$50–75k
16.3%
$75–100k
14.4%
$100–150k
14.6%
$150–200k
4.5%
$200k+
4.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,234
Owner-Occupied
60.8%
Renter-Occupied
39.2%
Vacancy Rate
14.7%
Median Home Value
$146,300
-$29,000 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$591
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
12.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
19.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
6.6%
$50–100k
17.7%
$100–200k
28.3%
$200–300k
12.7%
$300–500k
13.1%
$500k–$1M
5.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
39.3%
$500–1k
36.1%
$1–1.5k
14.3%
$1.5–2k
8.2%
$3.5k+
2.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
9.4%
1 vehicle
27.3%
2 vehicles
39.0%
3+
24.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
81.2%
5–19 units
5.7%
20+ units
1.5%
Mobile home
0.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
7.9%
1940–1969
7.9%
1970–1999
21.2%
2000–2009
15.2%
2010+
10.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
82.3%
Bachelor's or Higher
13.2%
-11.9 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
4.5%
Some College / Associate
13.7%
Less Than High School
6.1%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
56.0%
Unemployment Rate
2.0%
-3.1 pp vs. state
Work from Home
4.8%
Self-Employed
7.6%
Government Workers
7.3%
Private For-Profit
85.1%
Industry
Edu/Health
24.2%
Retail
19.7%
Manufacturing
15.8%
Prof. Services
12.3%
Transportation
6.3%
Construction
6.0%
Finance
4.4%
Arts/Entmt.
4.2%
Public Admin
1.4%
Wholesale
0.6%
Occupation
Production
30.9%
Management
23.6%
Food Prep
21.8%
Sales
15.6%
Construction
8.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
25.3 min
Drove Alone
84.9%
Carpool
9.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
4.8%
Walked
0.6%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,053
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
47.5%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
21.1%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
8.4%
5–9
10.9%
10–14
11.7%
15–19
8.0%
20–24
2.4%
25–34
11.4%
35–44
13.9%
45–54
6.1%
55–64
5.5%
65–74
4.3%
75–84
7.6%
85+
6.4%
Under 18: 37.0%
Working age (18–64): 63.0%
65 and over: 17.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
3.8%
Naturalized Citizen
0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
3.4%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
12.5%
With a Disability
17.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
92.2%
Uninsured
7.8%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
84.1%
Has a Computer
90.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago
89.0%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023