Trafford Authority

Trafford is a lower-income village of 493 with home prices 1.8× below the Alabama median.

Trafford is a lower-income village of 493 with home prices 1.8× below the Alabama median.

With 493 residents, Trafford sits in Blount County, Alabama as a small civic unit. Households here earn a median of $23,333, placing the city in the lower income tier of Alabama.

Definition and scope

Located in Blount County, Alabama, Trafford operates within Alabama's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 6 and is part of the Birmingham, AL metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Trafford has approximately 493 residents. The median age is 38.8 years. Roughly 56% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $116,500.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 82.2%
• Black or African American: 10.8%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Trafford is $23,333. Poverty rate stands at 41.2%. Unemployment rate at last release was 3.4%. Educational attainment: 10.4% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Trafford:

• Public schools: 20
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Trafford is Robbins Field. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Blount County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Birmingham, Alabama.

Geography and climate

Trafford sits at an elevation of 640 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 8a.

References

• Alabama State Authority — state-level reference for Alabama.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.