Demographics & People — Gardendale, Alabama
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 16,110 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~17,600 |
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| Median Age | 38.0 |
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| Total Households | 6,256 |
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| Family Households | 4,109 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.54 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 11,166 |
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| Black or African American | 3,530 |
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| Asian | 53 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 231 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 5,236 |
| Other groups | 3,288 |
| English | 2,827 |
| American | 1,824 |
| Irish | 1,668 |
| German | 1,194 |
| French (except Basque) | 364 |
| Scotch-Irish | 336 |
| Italian | 330 |
| European | 321 |
Language
| English Only | 14,444 |
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| Spanish | 132 |
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| Population 5+ | 14,701 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 930 |
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| Population 18+ | 12,199 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 26.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Gardendale, Alabama.
