Huntsville, Alabama Income Statistics
Huntsville Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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C
Huntsville Below average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Huntsville | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $73,149 | $64,544 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $59,289 | $52,756 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 4.7% | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 15.0% | 9.6% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 11.6% | 7.8% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Huntsville is about 13% higher than in Alabama. Income has been growing slower in Huntsville (4.7%/yr) than in Alabama (4.7%/yr).
About 15% of adults in Huntsville earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, higher than the Alabama average of 10%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Huntsville, Alabama grew by 53.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $73,149 in 2024. That's an average of about 4.7% per year.
Huntsville has stayed below the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never reached it. The gap has widened from 6.9% in 2009, the closest it has been, to 9.1% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Huntsville
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Households by income, 2024
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About 33,001 households (36.4% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 23.8% of households in Huntsville had an income under $35,000 and 20.0% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Huntsville has a larger share of households earning $35,000 to $49,999 (11.6% vs 10.1%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (11.6% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 5,258 | 5.8% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2,967 | 3.3% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6,179 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7,187 | 7.9% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10,553 | 11.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14,210 | 15.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11,295 | 12.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14,834 | 16.4% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7,669 | 8.5% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 10,499 | 11.6% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 90,650 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 26,946 residents (15.0% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 17.2% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 12.7% of Huntsville residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 29.7% had some income but less than $25,000, and 22.6% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Huntsville has a larger share of residents earning $100,000 or more (15.0% vs 13.9%) and a smaller share earning $50,000 to $74,999 (13.0% vs 14.3%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 22,745 | 12.7% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 22,073 | 12.3% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 12,557 | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 18,650 | 10.4% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 17,939 | 10.0% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 21,751 | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 23,329 | 13.0% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13,557 | 7.6% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 26,946 | 15.0% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 179,547 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 12.7% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Huntsville
| Metric | Huntsville | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.562 | 0.560 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $73,984 | $62,840 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $51,670 | $47,036 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 30.2% | 25.1% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Huntsville, it is 0.562, about the same as Alabama's 0.560, so income here is about as evenly distributed as there, and higher than the US's 0.552, so income is less evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 43% more than women's income in Huntsville, Alabama. Over a 35-year career, a 43% wage gap accumulates to roughly $780,990 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Huntsville, Alabama has widened from about 27% to 30% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 32% in 2016, and was narrowest at 26% in 2011. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $9,066 since 2009.
Against the trend: the pay gap in Huntsville widened by 3.0 points while Alabama's narrowed by 1.8 points.
Employment
| Metric | Huntsville | Alabama Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 14.4% | 8.8% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 18 | 22 | 22 |
Approximately 4,796 people are unemployed in Huntsville, Alabama.
The average commute time in Huntsville is 18 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Alabama.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Huntsville, Alabama has fallen from 10.2% to 4.3% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 11.5% in 2013.
Huntsville started 1.5 points above the U.S. unemployment rate in 2011 but had dropped below it by 2020, and has not been above it since. In 2024 its rate was 1.0 point lower.
Huntsville, AL Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
How Huntsville, AL compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville, AL | 214,345 | $73,149 #2/2 | 4.7%/yr #1/2 | 4.3% #2/2 | 0.562 #2/2 |
| Madison, AL | 50,327 | $123,671 | 4.3%/yr | 2.3% | 0.542 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Huntsville, Alabama has an overall wealth index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Alabama, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Huntsville, Alabama.
How Rich Is Huntsville, Alabama?
Huntsville has a wealth index grade of C. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average. The median household income is $73,149, about 13% higher than the Alabama average of $64,544.
How fast is household income rising in Huntsville, Alabama?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Huntsville, Alabama rose 54%, from $47,581 to $73,149. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Alabama as a whole: +54% against +56%.
What was the median household income in Huntsville in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Huntsville, Alabama was $69,988, up 6% from $65,989 in 2022. The Alabama median that year was $62,326.
What was the median household income in Huntsville in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Huntsville, Alabama was $55,899. By 2024 it had risen 31% to $73,149.
Is Huntsville, Alabama a high-income area?
Yes. 15% of adults in Huntsville, Alabama earn $100,000 or more a year (about 1 in 7), against 10% (about 1 in 10) in Alabama. 12% of households have a combined income of $200,000 or more, compared with 8% in Alabama.
What is the Gini coefficient in Huntsville, Alabama?
The Gini coefficient in Huntsville is 0.562. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is higher than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed less equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Huntsville, Alabama?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Huntsville, Alabama has widened from about 27% to 30% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 32% in 2016, and was narrowest at 26% in 2011. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $9,066 since 2009.
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