Valley, Alabama Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Valley, Alabama is 10,406 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 65th-largest city in Alabama. The median household income is $55,422, the median home value is $130,500, and the median age is 31.8.
The population has grown 6.7% since 2010 (9,505 → 10,144).
10,406
Population
807
People / sq mi
$55,422
Median Income
$130,500
Median Home Value
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Valley covers 12.9 sq mi of land at 807 people per square mile.
About Valley, AL
Remote work is unusually rare in Valley: 3.6% of workers primarily work from home, below the 14.0% national rate. Valley is a city in Alabama with a population of 10,406.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $55,422, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 10.6%, below the national 12.4%. Real estate is inexpensive, with a typical home worth only $130,500, with typical rent around $1,024.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 17.6%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is rare here (3.6%, below the national 14.0%), and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
Valley city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Valley city had a population of 9,505 in 2010 and 10,144 in 2024, a 6.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 10,426 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.53%.
10,144
Population (2024)
9,505
Population (2010)
10,426
Peak (2020)
0.53%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,505 |
| 2011 | 9,477 |
| 2012 | 9,480 |
| 2013 | 9,482 |
| 2014 | 9,421 |
| 2015 | 9,416 |
| 2016 | 9,328 |
| 2017 | 9,300 |
| 2018 | 9,240 |
| 2019 | 9,141 |
| 2020 | 10,426 |
| 2021 | 10,383 |
| 2022 | 10,248 |
| 2023 | 10,228 |
| 2024 | 10,144 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 56.5% |
| Black or African American | 37.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$55,422
Median Household Income
$28,906
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$130,500
Median Home Value
$1,024
Median Rent
60.6%
Owner-Occupied
Education
87.4%
High School+
17.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
87.3%
Public Transit
3.6%
Work From Home
22.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
24.6%
Foreign Born
94.9%
Non-English at Home
6.3%
Veterans
18.1%
With Disability
87.9%
Health Insurance
94.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Manufacturing | 38.6% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 16.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 5.8% |
| Construction | 5.5% |
| Public Administration | 4.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.3% |
| Retail Trade | 2.6% |
| Information | 2.4% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Valley, Alabama has a population of 10,406 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 65th-largest city in Alabama.
The median household income in Valley, Alabama is $55,422, with 10.6% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Valley, Alabama is $130,500, with median monthly rent at $1,024 and a homeownership rate of 60.6%.
The median age in Valley, Alabama is 31.8 years. The population is 48.4% male and 51.6% female.
The population has grown 6.7% since 2010 (9,505 → 10,144).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.