Red Bay city, Alabama
City
Population: 3,213
(2023 estimate)
Located in
Alabama , Alabama
Census Bureau data for Red Bay 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 — Red Bay city
- What is the median household income in Red Bay city?
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The median household income in Red Bay city is $35,587 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Red Bay city?
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The poverty rate in Red Bay city is 16.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Red Bay city?
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$105,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Red Bay city?
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The median gross rent in Red Bay city is $565 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Red Bay city residents have a college degree?
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17.1% of adults in Red Bay city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Demographics
Total Population
3,213
Median Age
48.0
Female
54.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
White (non-Hisp.) 88.7%
Black 0.9%
Asian 0.1%
Two or More 2.8%
Other 4.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$35,587
±$11,584
-$26,440 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$63,577
Median Family Income
$63,359
Poverty Rate
16.1%
+4.8 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
32.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
18.9%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
22.2%
Household Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,811
Owner-Occupied
62.1%
Renter-Occupied
37.9%
Vacancy Rate
17.6%
Median Home Value
$105,500
-$89,600 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$565
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
34.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
27.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
83.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
17.1%
-10.7 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
5.8%
Some College / Associate
16.0%
Less Than High School
4.2%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
52.1%
Unemployment Rate
1.8%
-3.0 pp vs. state
Work from Home
0.0%
Self-Employed
6.0%
Government Workers
13.1%
Private For-Profit
80.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
20.5 min
Drove Alone
83.2%
Carpool
15.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
0.0%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,493
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
35.2%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
10.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 18: 20.0%
Working age (18–64): 80.0%
65 and over: 21.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.4%
Naturalized Citizen
8.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.9%
With a Disability
22.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
93.9%
Uninsured
6.1%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
73.9%
Has a Computer
84.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
92.3%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023