Population 9,197 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Maylene
Household size in Maylene
| Period | Maylene | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.70 | 2.56 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.81 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.91 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.08 | 2.57 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.38 | +0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Maylene are large by national standards, averaging 3.08 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.70 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people, only two have larger households.
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 Maylene
| Period | Maylene | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.7 | 39.1 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.5 | 39.9 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.1 | 40.0 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +2.1 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
At 39.1, the median age in Maylene is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.7, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the southeast.
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 Maylene
| Period | Maylene | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 12.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 12.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 11.2% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 12.0% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Maylene than nationally: 10.4%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 4.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Maylene
Renters in Maylene
| Period | Maylene | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 27.9% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 30.4% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 30.6% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 29.2% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | +1.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Maylene is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 7.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About three in ten owners (29.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 4.8 points since 2006–10, 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 Maylene
| Period | Maylene | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 12.5% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 12.8% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 13.6% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 11.6% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 2.7% of homes in Maylene are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.9 points, in line with the national trend. Only one other Alabama city with 5,000+ people has a lower vacancy rate.
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 Maylene
| Period | Maylene | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1994 | 1979 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1996 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1997 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2002 | 1984 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Maylene is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2002, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1994 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the northeast. Of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people, only 11 have newer homes.
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 Maylene
| Period | Maylene | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $733 | $827 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $846 | $903 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,073 | $984 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,275 | $1,238 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$542 | +$412 | +$375 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Maylene costs $1,275 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $542 a month from 2006–10, a 74% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 33.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Maylene
Bachelor's degrees in Maylene
| Period | Maylene | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.9% | 28.3% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.2% | 29.1% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.8% | 31.1% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.5% | 34.7% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.6 pts | +6.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Maylene than nationally: 42.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 11.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the west.
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 Maylene
| Period | Maylene | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.1% | 85.7% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.7% | 86.8% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.2% | 88.9% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.2% | 90.5% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +4.9 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Maylene: 96.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 8.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people, only 11 have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 Maylene
| Period | Maylene | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 8.0% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.6% | 4.4% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Maylene has been low: just 1.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people, only 11 have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.2 points, in line with the national trend.
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).
Maylene 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maylene | 3.08 | 39.1 | 10.4% | 7.0% | 2.7% | 2002 | $1,275 | 42.5% | 96.2% | 1.6% |
| Alabaster | 2.72 | 38.1 | 11.2% | 16.2% | 6.1% | 1993 | $1,475 | 37.7% | 93.1% | 3.9% |
| Helena | 2.91 | 38.3 | 6.8% | 7.5% | 8.6% | 2003 | $1,920 | 54.8% | 97.5% | 2.3% |
| Ryan | 2.51 | 44.5 | 4.2% | 7.3% | 5.9% | 1999 | $1,751 | 41.9% | 94.4% | 6.2% |
| Dargin | 3.08 | 33.3 | 11.0% | 22.7% | 17.7% | 1994 | $1,035 | 28.7% | 81.4% | 4.4% |
| Pelham | 2.58 | 40.9 | 11.2% | 17.7% | 4.8% | 1996 | $1,370 | 45.4% | 94.8% | 2.2% |
| Saginaw | 2.94 | 32.5 | 11.0% | 31.3% | 17.6% | 1995 | $957 | 26.8% | 81.8% | 6.3% |
| Montevallo | 2.42 | 35.4 | 11.8% | 28.1% | 6.4% | 1993 | $1,109 | 31.1% | 89.1% | 5.5% |
| Marvel | 2.90 | 43.8 | 3.9% | 9.6% | 15.1% | 1998 | $871 | 10.8% | 86.8% | 2.7% |
| Calera | 2.71 | 34.7 | 12.5% | 20.9% | 7.1% | 2002 | $1,553 | 32.9% | 90.5% | 2.0% |
| Siluria | 2.68 | 41.8 | 10.0% | 10.0% | 5.0% | 2008 | $923 | 45.2% | 95.0% | 6.9% |
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 Maylene. 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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