Alabama · Marshall County

Arab Authority

Population

8,679

Median income

$64,333

Median age

36

Figures from U.S. Census ACS — each figure links to its source query.

Arab is a middle-income small town of 8,679.

Arab (8,679 residents) operates as a chartered municipality within Cullman County, Alabama. The median household income stands at $64,333.

Definition and scope

Located in Cullman County, Alabama, Arab 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 104 and is part of the Cullman, AL metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Arab has approximately 8,679 residents. The median age is 35.9 years. Roughly 70% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $215,200.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 88.1%
• Black or African American: 0.8%
• Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
• Asian: 1.7%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Arab is $64,333. Poverty rate stands at 13.3%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.9%. Educational attainment: 25.9% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Arab:

• Public schools: 5
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

Guntersville Municipal Joe Starnes Field provides commercial air service for the area. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Marshall County Courthouse - Guntersville. Amtrak service is available at Birmingham, Alabama.

Geography and climate

Arab sits at an elevation of 1,106 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.