Demographics & People — Rainbow City, Alabama
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 10,213 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~10,500 |
| Median Age | 41.7 |
| Total Households | 3,877 |
| Family Households | 2,748 |
| Average Household Size | 2.62 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8,237 |
| Black or African American | 978 |
| Asian | 256 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 407 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,609 |
| Other groups | 2,561 |
| American | 2,082 |
| English | 1,117 |
| Irish | 953 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 546 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 307 |
| German | 300 |
| French (except Basque) | 166 |
| European | 115 |
Language
| English Only | 9,163 |
| Spanish | 244 |
| Population 5+ | 9,736 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 556 |
| Population 18+ | 7,892 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 8.0% |
| 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 Rainbow City, Alabama.