Arab: Demographics & People
Arab is home to 8,679 people, in 3,344 households. Population grew 1.2% from 8,573 (2022) to 8,679 (2024). Median age 35.9 years. (2.6y younger than Marshall County; 3.4y younger than Alabama). Children under 18 are 27% of the population. Population is 88% White (non-Hispanic) and 7% Hispanic or Latino. 66% of households are family-led. County is gaining 3,322 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 40% adult obesity, 19% smoke.
- 2.6 people per household (vs Alabama avg 2.5).
- 34% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Alabama 39%).
- 74 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Alabama 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 1.2% from 8,573 (2022) to 8,679 (2024) — about 2.1× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~8,786 (extrapolated at 0.6%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 8,932.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| County Population | 87,866 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 1.2% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 8,573 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 8,679 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 8,679 people (vs Alabama 26,673) |
| Population Estimate | 8,932 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 35.9y is 3.0 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 27% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 35.9 years (vs Alabama 37.3y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 27.0% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 8,679 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 2,346 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 1,869 |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 3,117 |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 1,347 |
| Population under 18 | 2,346 |
| Median age | 35.9 years (vs Alabama 37.3y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 8,679 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 7,783 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 102 |
| Asian residents | 148 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 572 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 19.1% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | less diverse |
| Asian population | 1.7% (vs Alabama 1.4%) |
| Black population | 80.0% (vs Alabama 28.6%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 6.7% (vs Alabama 4.8%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 88.1% (vs Alabama 57.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
Top (8)
Sources: Census ACS 2022 B04006+B03001+B02001
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.5% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 2% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 6,124 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 2,308 |
| Share born in this state | 70.6% |
| Share born in another state | 29.4% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 26.6% |
| Foreign-born residents | 50.0% |
| Naturalized citizens | 2.3% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 215 |
| From Europe | 24 |
| From Africa | 80 |
Households & Family Composition
3,344 households. Averaging 2.6 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 66% are family households — near the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 2,188 families, 32% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 2,307 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 2,188 |
| Married couples with children | 701 |
| Single-parent households | 71 |
| Average household size | 2.57 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 16.5% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 143 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 75 |
| Family households | 2,205 households (vs Alabama 7,066) |
| Households that are families | 65.9% (vs Alabama 61.2%) |
| Total households | 3,344 households (vs Alabama 10,925) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 14.3% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 3,322 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 14.3% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 77,139 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 73,817 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 3,322 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 558 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 6.6% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 91 residents live in group quarters (1.0% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 91 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 104 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| County Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 01043 |
| County Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 01 |
| County Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 043 |
| County Cdc Birth Rate · County | Cullman |
| County Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 32.3 per 1,000 |
| County Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 28.90 |
| County Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 36.00 |
| County Cdc Mortality · Fips | 01043 |
| County Cdc Mortality · County | Cullman County |
| County Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Micropolitan |
| County Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 4,040 |
| County Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 01043 |
| County Cdc Vaccination · County | Cullman County |
| County Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 46.5% |
| County Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 39.3% |
| County Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 39.9% |
| County Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 83,768 |
| County Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 5.00 |
| Family Score · Schools | 5 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 5 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 27.0% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 8,679, growing, family-oriented, middle-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 8,679 people (vs Alabama 26,673) |
| Town Summary · County | Cullman County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade