Population 10,352 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Attalla
Household size in Attalla
| Period | Attalla | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.60 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.66 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.47 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Attalla run small, averaging 2.47 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.60, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Attalla
| Period | Attalla | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.5 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.2 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.7 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.1 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.6 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.1, Attalla is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 38.5 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people, only 17 are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Attalla
| Period | Attalla | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.8% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Attalla: 8.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Attalla has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Alabama cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Attalla
Renters in Attalla
| Period | Attalla | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.4% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.0% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.5% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.3% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Attalla is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly six in ten owners (56.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 4.1 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Attalla
| Period | Attalla | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.6% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.9% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Attalla: 15.9% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 5.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Attalla
| Period | Attalla | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Housing in Attalla leans a little older: the median home dates to 1975, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1970 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Attalla has older homes than at least four in five Alabama cities.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Attalla
| Period | Attalla | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $572 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $601 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $640 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $796 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$224 | +$375 | +$606 |
The median renter in Attalla pays $796 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $224 a month since 2006–10, up 39%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 25.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Attalla
Bachelor's degrees in Attalla
| Period | Attalla | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Attalla have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 13.2%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 1.5 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people, only 15 have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Attalla
| Period | Attalla | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.5% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.7% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.3% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.9% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.4 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Attalla never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 9.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Attalla
| Period | Attalla | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.1%, unemployment in Attalla is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.5 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Attalla compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attalla | 2.47 | 46.1 | 8.2% | 22.3% | 15.9% | 1975 | $796 | 13.2% | 86.9% | 5.1% |
| Ridgeville | 2.18 | 48.2 | 1.5% | 21.2% | 18.6% | 1986 | $714 | 14.2% | 90.2% | 0.3% |
| Curtiston | 2.25 | 51.7 | 9.0% | 11.6% | 5.7% | 1967 | $734 | 11.1% | 86.6% | 3.8% |
| Carlisle-Rockledge | 2.99 | 30.8 | 14.4% | 12.2% | 5.5% | 1990 | $821 | 15.1% | 91.1% | 16.5% |
| Reece City | 2.77 | 44.1 | 5.7% | 14.9% | 19.5% | 1983 | $712 | 16.0% | 82.7% | 2.7% |
| Egypt | 2.84 | 39.7 | 10.8% | 23.5% | 16.6% | 1984 | $797 | 13.1% | 84.1% | 14.1% |
| Gadsden | 2.60 | 40.9 | 16.6% | 35.8% | 19.9% | 1968 | $906 | 16.3% | 82.3% | 7.2% |
| Clubview Heights | 2.00 | 48.8 | 14.4% | 41.7% | 29.4% | 1970 | $945 | 26.5% | 97.5% | 4.7% |
| Rainbow City | 2.47 | 42.8 | 14.5% | 32.2% | 12.9% | 1988 | $1,075 | 23.9% | 84.0% | 6.5% |
| Crudup | 3.38 | 43.0 | 2.4% | 13.9% | 23.4% | 1994 | $727 | 13.6% | 80.7% | 4.6% |
| Harrisville | 2.64 | 43.8 | 5.9% | 13.2% | 19.5% | 1982 | $547 | 14.7% | 83.6% | 4.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Attalla. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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