Trussville, AL

City

Demographics of Trussville

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

45.6%

Households with Children

38.2%

School Enrollment K-12

3,712

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.7%
School Age (5-17): 19.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 14.4%
Working Age (35-54): 28.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.4%
Seniors (65+): 17.2%

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: 3.6%
High School / GED: 21.5%
Some College or Associate's: 29.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 45.6%

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: 30.5%
Single Parents: 7.7%
Couples & Adults: 42.3%
Living Alone: 19.5%

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: 79.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
Asian: 3.5%
Black or African American: 10.9%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

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

White Population by Ancestry

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

European: 43.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.4%
Other White: 56.4%

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

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 56.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 43.5%

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: 72.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 22.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.8%

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: 95.8%
Spanish: 0.6%
European & Indo-European: 1.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.9%
Arabic: 0.3%
Other: 0.2%

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: 4.3%
Elementary (1-4): 5.7%
Middle School (5-8): 6.9%
High School (9-12): 5.9%
College / Graduate: 5.7%
Not Enrolled: 71.5%

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

Nearby Neighborhoods in Trussville

Neighborhood

Jefferson, AL

Rolling Hills / Sherman Oaks

Southern Acres / Breakstone Village

Eagle Ridge / Echo Hills

Candlewood Lakes / Dogwood Estates

Alton / Trussville Manor

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