Arab, AL

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Arab

Neighborhood

Marshall, AL

Pine Lake Village / Rice

Sherwood Forest / Grassy

Baileyton / Union Hill

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Arab

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

25.9%

Households with Children

33.4%

School Enrollment K-12

1,036

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 8.4%
School Age (5-17): 18.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.5%
Working Age (35-54): 23.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.7%
Seniors (65+): 15.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 9.4%
High School / GED: 29.1%
Some College or Associate's: 35.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 25.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 23.3%
Single Parents: 10.1%
Couples & Adults: 32.8%
Living Alone: 33.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 88.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
Asian: 1.7%
Black or African American: 0.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 67.3%
Puerto Rican: 16.7%
Cuban: 2.1%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 8.6%
South American: 1.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 37.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 62.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 70.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 26.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 96.4%
Spanish: 2.8%
European & Indo-European: 0.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.5%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.5%
Elementary (1-4): 5.6%
Middle School (5-8): 5.8%
High School (9-12): 6.5%
College / Graduate: 4.5%
Not Enrolled: 75.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources