Demographics & People — Arab, Alabama
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,573 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~8,900 |
| Median Age | 35.9 |
| Total Households | 3,300 |
| Family Households | 2,188 |
| Average Household Size | 2.57 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,783 |
| Black or African American | 102 |
| Asian | 148 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 572 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| American | 2,498 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,074 |
| Other groups | 1,783 |
| English | 946 |
| Irish | 769 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 530 |
| German | 529 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 337 |
| Scottish | 190 |
| European | 171 |
Language
| English Only | 7,596 |
| Spanish | 240 |
| Population 5+ | 7,914 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 569 |
| Population 18+ | 6,335 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 8.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Arab, Alabama.