Population 13,134 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Montevallo
Household size in Montevallo
| Period | Montevallo | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.40 | 2.56 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.44 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.59 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.57 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | +0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in Montevallo has 2.42 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast. Montevallo has smaller households than at least four in five Alabama cities.
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 Montevallo
| Period | Montevallo | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.0 | 37.9 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.4 | 39.1 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.3 | 39.9 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.4 | 40.0 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +2.1 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Montevallo is young: half of its residents are under 35.4, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 32.0 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people, only 11 are younger.
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 Montevallo
| Period | Montevallo | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 12.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 12.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 11.2% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 12.0% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in eight households in Montevallo (11.8%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 1.7 points since 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 Montevallo
Renters in Montevallo
| Period | Montevallo | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.5% | 27.9% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.3% | 30.4% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.3% | 30.6% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.1% | 29.2% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | +1.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Montevallo own their homes; 28.1% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Just over four in ten owners (41.6%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the northeast. The renter share has fallen 3.4 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 Montevallo
| Period | Montevallo | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 12.5% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 12.8% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 13.6% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 11.6% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Montevallo: 6.4% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 6.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 18 of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people have 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 Montevallo
| Period | Montevallo | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1979 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1984 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Montevallo has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1993, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1986 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center.
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 Montevallo
| Period | Montevallo | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $727 | $827 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $793 | $903 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $825 | $984 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,109 | $1,238 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$382 | +$412 | +$375 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Montevallo costs $1,109 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $382 a month from 2006–10, a 53% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.8% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the west.
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 Montevallo
Bachelor's degrees in Montevallo
| Period | Montevallo | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.4% | 28.3% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.9% | 29.1% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.6% | 31.1% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.1% | 34.7% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +6.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Montevallo than nationally: 31.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 2.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the southeast.
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 Montevallo
| Period | Montevallo | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.2% | 85.7% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.5% | 86.8% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.1% | 88.9% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.1% | 90.5% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | +4.9 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Montevallo is close to the national rate: 89.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national rate rose.
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 Montevallo
| Period | Montevallo | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 8.0% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 4.4% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Montevallo is close to the national rate: 5.5% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Birmingham area overall (4.4%). Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Montevallo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montevallo | 2.42 | 35.4 | 11.8% | 28.1% | 6.4% | 1993 | $1,109 | 31.1% | 89.1% | 5.5% |
| Wilton | 2.39 | 38.4 | 19.4% | 34.7% | 11.9% | 1995 | $727 | 18.1% | 84.8% | 5.8% |
| 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% |
| Calera | 2.71 | 34.7 | 12.5% | 20.9% | 7.1% | 2002 | $1,553 | 32.9% | 90.5% | 2.0% |
| Minooka | 3.41 | 32.3 | 24.4% | 24.7% | 5.4% | 1997 | $870 | 10.9% | 66.5% | 0.8% |
| Maylene | 3.08 | 39.1 | 10.4% | 7.0% | 2.7% | 2002 | $1,275 | 42.5% | 96.2% | 1.6% |
| Wessington | 3.09 | 35.1 | 21.4% | 24.2% | 8.1% | 1997 | $759 | 14.4% | 70.4% | 1.9% |
| Alabaster | 2.72 | 38.1 | 11.2% | 16.2% | 6.1% | 1993 | $1,475 | 37.7% | 93.1% | 3.9% |
| Brierfield | 2.38 | 41.2 | 16.5% | 15.8% | 10.0% | 1990 | $739 | 5.6% | 79.5% | 14.1% |
| Saginaw | 2.94 | 32.5 | 11.0% | 31.3% | 17.6% | 1995 | $957 | 26.8% | 81.8% | 6.3% |
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 Montevallo. 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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