Prattville, Alabama Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Prattville, 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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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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C
Education Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Prattville | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,805 | 5,083,438 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 814.1 | 97.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.64% | 0.62% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.5 | 38.0 | 37.3 |
| Households | 11,745 | 1,996,169 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Prattville grew by 15.5% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 29,805 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Prattville is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 22.4% of residents. That is 0.9 points above Alabama as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 6,678 22.4% +0.9 pts
- Millennials 29–44 6,465 21.7% +1.0 pts
- Gen X 45–60 6,378 21.4% +1.5 pts
- Boomers 61–79 4,611 15.5% -2.5 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 52.2% of the people living in Prattville and men 47.8%.
- Women 52.2% Alabama 51.5%
- Men 47.8% Alabama 48.5%
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Economy
Prattville has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Prattville | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,313 | $64,544 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.86% | 4.68% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.8% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Prattville is about 20% higher than in Alabama.
Housing
| Metric | Prattville | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $123,972 | $160,474 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,315 | $1,007 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 66.5% | 70.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Prattville is about 7.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,315 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Prattville spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 187 hours, about 7.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Prattville | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.5 | 22.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 45.0 | 44.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 187 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,810 | $5,717 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 8.1% | 8.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 10,009 | 8,636 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,835 | 1,193 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Prattville is about the same as 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
Prattville has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Prattville | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.7% | 24.9% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.51 | 2.48 | 2.53 |
Health
Prattville has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Prattville | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.0 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.2% | 23.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.5% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Prattville, Alabama.
How big is Prattville, Alabama by population?
About 29,805 people live in Prattville, Alabama, in 11,745 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 36.5, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Prattville, Alabama mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Prattville, Alabama has 814 people per square mile, a density typical of a mix of suburbs, small towns and farmland. That is about 9.4 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Prattville, Alabama?
The median home costs 1.6 times the median household income ($123,972 against $77,313), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,315 a month takes about 20% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Prattville, Alabama?
Unemployment in Prattville, Alabama is only 1.8%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
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