Huntsville, Alabama Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Huntsville, AL Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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C
Income Below average
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B
Education Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Huntsville | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 214,345 | 5,083,438 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 945.3 | 97.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.81% | 0.62% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 38.4 | 38.0 | 37.3 |
| Households | 90,650 | 1,996,169 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Huntsville grew by 23.5% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 214,345 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Huntsville is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 23.9% of residents. That is 2.4 points above Alabama as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 51,195 23.9% +2.4 pts
- Millennials 29–44 45,620 21.3% +0.6 pts
- Gen X 45–60 40,521 18.9% -1.0 pts
- Boomers 61–79 35,084 16.4% -1.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Alabama, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.6% of the people living in Huntsville and men 48.4%.
- Women 51.6% Alabama 51.5%
- Men 48.4% Alabama 48.5%
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Economy
Huntsville has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Huntsville | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,149 | $64,544 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.67% | 4.68% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Huntsville is about 13% higher than in Alabama.
Housing
| Metric | Huntsville | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $191,255 | $160,474 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,147 | $1,007 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 58.7% | 70.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Huntsville is about 13.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,147 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Huntsville spend about 37 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 153 hours, about 6.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Huntsville | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.4 | 22.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 36.7 | 44.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 153 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,746 | $5,717 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 14.4% | 8.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 13,358 | 8,636 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,922 | 1,193 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Huntsville is 18 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Alabama.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Huntsville has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Huntsville | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.1% | 24.9% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.25 | 2.48 | 2.53 |
Health
Huntsville has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Huntsville | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.2 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 19.9% | 23.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.2% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
Huntsville, AL Compared With Nearby Cities
How Huntsville, AL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville, AL | 214,345 | $73,149 #2/2 | $191,255 #2/2 | 18.4 min #1/2 |
| Madison, AL | 50,327 | $123,671 | $355,055 | 20.6 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Huntsville, Alabama.
How many people live in Huntsville, Alabama?
About 214,345 people live in Huntsville, Alabama, in 90,650 households of 2.2 people on average. The median age is 38.4, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
How densely populated is Huntsville, Alabama?
Averaged over its land area, Huntsville, Alabama has 945 people per square mile, a density typical of a mix of suburbs, small towns and farmland. That is about 11 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Huntsville, Alabama?
The median home costs 2.6 times the median household income ($191,255 against $73,149), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,147 a month takes about 19% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
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