Huntsville, Alabama Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Huntsville, Alabama is 218,814 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 1st-largest city in Alabama. The median household income is $70,778, the median home value is $263,100, and the median age is 36.4.

The population has grown 27.3% since 2010 (180,941 → 230,402).

218,814

Population

972

People / sq mi

$70,778

Median Income

$263,100

Median Home Value

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Huntsville covers 225.2 sq mi of land at 972 people per square mile.

About Huntsville, AL

What distinguishes Huntsville is density: among the most sparsely settled of US cities, around 972 people per square mile. With 218,814 residents, Huntsville is a city in Alabama. It is the #1-largest of all cities in Alabama nationally.

Household earnings are middling, with a median of $70,778 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 10.2%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $263,100, with typical rent around $1,078.

About 46.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 13.1%, and the average commute runs about 19 minutes each way.

Huntsville city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Huntsville city had a population of 180,941 in 2010 and 230,402 in 2024, a 27.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 230,402 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.76%.

Huntsville city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

230,402

Population (2024)

180,941

Population (2010)

230,402

Peak (2024)

1.76%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	180,941	-	-	estimate
2011	182,327	+1,386	+0.77%	estimate
2012	183,748	+1,421	+0.78%	estimate
2013	186,001	+2,253	+1.23%	estimate
2014	187,834	+1,833	+0.99%	estimate
2015	190,333	+2,499	+1.33%	estimate
2016	192,412	+2,079	+1.09%	estimate
2017	195,420	+3,008	+1.56%	estimate
2018	198,125	+2,705	+1.38%	estimate
2019	200,574	+2,449	+1.24%	estimate
2020	216,379	+15,805	+7.88%	estimate
2021	218,725	+2,346	+1.08%	estimate
2022	222,299	+3,574	+1.63%	estimate
2023	226,228	+3,929	+1.77%	estimate
2024	230,402	+4,174	+1.85%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	58.4%
Black or African American	29.7%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.9%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$70,778

Median Household Income

$44,733

Per Capita Income

10.2%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$263,100

Median Home Value

$1,078

Median Rent

58.1%

Owner-Occupied

Education

91.6%

High School+

46.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.3%

Drive Alone

77.5%

Public Transit

13.1%

Work From Home

19.3 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

40.7%

Foreign Born

91.4%

Non-English at Home

10.2%

Veterans

14.3%

With Disability

90.6%

Health Insurance

95.9%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	21.6%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	18.1%
Manufacturing	12.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	9.0%
Public Administration	7.4%
Construction	5.1%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	4.4%
Information	4.2%
Retail Trade	3.5%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.7%
Agriculture & Mining	0.6%

Largest cities in Alabama

Birmingham (199,322)Montgomery (198,440)Mobile (185,097)Tuscaloosa (107,699)Hoover (92,401)Auburn (78,738)Dothan (71,118)Madison (58,335)Decatur (57,760)Florence (41,231)View all Alabama cities →

Largest counties in Alabama

Jefferson County (669,744)Mobile County (413,162)Madison County (397,135)Baldwin County (239,945)Tuscaloosa County (234,036)

Part of Alabama

Alabama demographic profile All Alabama data →

Metro areas in Alabama

Birmingham (1,181,432)Huntsville (504,712)Mobile (413,162)Montgomery (385,159)Columbus (326,136)Tuscaloosa (275,217)Daphne (239,945)Auburn (196,614)All US metros →

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Common questions about Huntsville, AL

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Frequently Asked Questions

Huntsville, Alabama has a population of 218,814 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 1st-largest city in Alabama.

The median household income in Huntsville, Alabama is $70,778, with 10.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Huntsville, Alabama is $263,100, with median monthly rent at $1,078 and a homeownership rate of 58.1%.

The median age in Huntsville, Alabama is 36.4 years. The population is 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

The population has grown 27.3% since 2010 (180,941 → 230,402).

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Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.