Arab, Alabama
Arab: City in Marshall County, Alabama, US
About
Arab is a city located in the county of Marshall in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,050. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,406 inhabitants.
The city was created 142 years ago in 1881.
Quick Facts about Arab
| Population : | 8,406 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Alabama (United States) |
| County : | Marshall County |
| Postal code : | 35016 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 256 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.02% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.98% |
| Altitude : | 1,089 feet / 332 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1882 (142 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 00:01:58 (22nd December 2024) |
| Population growth : | 4.24% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Arab is located at 34°19'5"N 86°29'45"W (34.3181500, -86.4958200).
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- Official Website
Official website of Arab
Demographics
The population of Arab increased by 4.24% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,050 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,187 | 1.67% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,222 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,230 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,212 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,232 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,269 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,298 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,340 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,383 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,406 | 0.27% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,383 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 8,080 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 3.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 8,461 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 8,050 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.3% |
| White only, percent : | 94.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.8% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 93.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 696 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.8% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $148,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,142 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $365 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $572 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,177 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.57 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 46.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 19,591 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 223,919 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $27,185 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $46,517 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,878 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 16.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 789 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 389 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 252 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 92 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 645 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 131 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 614 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 620.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 12.98 |
Best Things to Do in Arab
1 Arab Park & Rec
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2 Thompson-Eidson Park
747 4th Ave NW, Arab, AL 35016, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Arab Historic Village
844 Shoal Creek Trail NE, Arab, AL 35016, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Arab Historical Village
115 Arad Thompson Rd, Arab, AL 35016, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 The Gilliland family light show
400 Hillside Dr, Arab, AL 35016, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Arab
1 Quality Inn Arab Hwy 231
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Other Places in Arab
1 Arab City Hall
740 N Main St, Arab, AL 35016 ➦ Show Map
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Schools in Arab
College & universities near Arab, AL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101277 | New Beginning College of Cosmetology | Albertville (AL) | 35951 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Arab, AL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHM | Birmingham | 1819 Morris Ave. | RAIL |
| ATN | Anniston | 126 West 4th St | RAIL |
Other cities in Marshall County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Marshall County , AL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Albertville | 21,777 | City in Marshall County, Alabama, USA |
| City of Albertville | 21,556 | City in Marshall County, Alabama, USA |
| Boaz | 9,706 | City in Alabama, United States |
| Guntersville | 8,676 | City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States |
| Grant | 902 | Town in Alabama |
| Douglas | 758 | Town in Marshall County, Alabama, in the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Arab distances to largest Alabama cities
