McCalla, Alabama Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of McCalla, Alabama is 13,939 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 55th-largest city in Alabama. The median household income is $83,782, the median home value is $252,800, and the median age is 41.5.
13,939
Population
413
People / sq mi
$83,782
Median Income
$252,800
Median Home Value
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McCalla covers 33.8 sq mi of land at 413 people per square mile.
About McCalla, AL
McCalla stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most sparsely settled of US cities, at roughly 413 people per square mile. McCalla is a city in Alabama with a population of 13,939.
Median household income is $83,782, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 5.7%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $252,800, with typical rent around $1,838.
33.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. About 13.0% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 47.2% |
| Black or African American | 49.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$83,782
Median Household Income
$40,239
Per Capita Income
5.7%
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$252,800
Median Home Value
$1,838
Median Rent
92.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
94.1%
High School+
33.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
77.5%
Public Transit
13.0%
Work From Home
26.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
20.7%
Foreign Born
93.9%
Non-English at Home
7.5%
Veterans
13.9%
With Disability
90.0%
Health Insurance
96.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 34.6% |
| Manufacturing | 16.6% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.5% |
| Construction | 5.2% |
| Retail Trade | 5.1% |
| Information | 5.0% |
| Public Administration | 3.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 3.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
McCalla, Alabama has a population of 13,939 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 55th-largest city in Alabama.
The median household income in McCalla, Alabama is $83,782, with 5.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in McCalla, Alabama is $252,800, with median monthly rent at $1,838 and a homeownership rate of 92.4%.
The median age in McCalla, Alabama is 41.5 years. The population is 48.7% male and 51.3% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.