Foley, AL Demographics

What is the population of Foley?

There are 21,113 residents in Foley, with a median age of 52.1. Of this, 46.01% are males and 53.99% are females. US-born citizens make up 92.98% of the resident pool in Foley, while non-US-born citizens account for 3.81%. Additionally, 3.21% of the population is represented by non-citizens. A total of 17,754 people in Foley currently live in the same house as they did last year.
Y-o-Y Change
Total Population 21,113 4.7%
Male Population 9,715 4.9%
Female Population 11,398 4.5%
Male Population 46.01%
Female Population 53.99%
Y-o-Y Change
Median Age 52.1 -1.5%
Citizen U.S. Born 19,630 4.6%
Citizen not U.S. Born 805 4.8%
Not Citizen 678 6.9%
Citizen U.S. Born 92.98%
Citizen not U.S. Born 3.81%
Not Citizen 3.21%
Y-o-Y Change
Moved from Abroad 98 78.2%
Moved from Same County 1,507 -6.4%
Moved from Same State 359 20.5%
Moved from Different State 1,204 6.2%
Same House as Last Year 17,754 4.9%
Moved from Abroad 0.47%
Moved from Same County 7.2%
Moved from Same State 1.72%
Moved from Different State 5.75%
Same House as Last Year 84.86%

What are the employment statistics in Foley?

White-collar workers make up 78.11% of the working population in Foley, while blue-collar employees account for 21.89%. There are also 956 entrepreneurs in Foley (11.33% of the workforce); 6,080 workers employed in private companies (72.08%); and 961 people working in governmental institutions (11.39%).
Y-o-Y Change
White Collar 6,589 1.3%
Blue Collar 1,846 -2.6%
White Collar 78.11%
Blue Collar 21.89%
Y-o-Y Change
Self Employees 956 2.7%
Private Companies 6,080 1.4%
Governmental Workers 961 -12.5%
Not for Profit Companies 438 15.3%
Self Employees 11.33%
Private Companies 72.08%
Governmental Workers 11.39%
Not for Profit Companies 5.19%

How many households are there in Foley?

There are a total of 9,713 households in Foley, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 57.57% of these Foley households, while non-family units account for the remaining 42.43%. Additionally, 16.74% of households have children and 83.26% of households are without children.
Y-o-Y Change
Total households 9,713 5.1%
Average People per Household 2 N/A
Family Households 5,592 6.5%
Non-Family Households 4,121 3.2%
Family Households 57.57%
Non-Family Households 42.43%
Y-o-Y Change
Households with Children 1,626 27.5%
Households without Children 8,087 1.5%
Households with Children 16.74%
Households without Children 83.26%

What are the median and average incomes in Foley?

The average annual household income in Foley is $71,674, while the median household income sits at $60,090 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $56,350, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $71,920. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $22,624 and $58,030, respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Average Household Income $71,674 10.8%
Median Household Income $60,090 11.7%
People below Poverty Level 15 N/A
People above Poverty Level 18,465 3.1%

How many homeowners and renters are there in Foley?

There are 10,990 housing units in Foley, and the median year in which these properties were built is 2002. Of the 9,713 occupied housing units in Foley, 73.17% are owner-occupied, while 26.83% have renters living in them. Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 56.85% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $231,300. In general, housing costs reach $960 per month in Foley.
Y-o-Y Change
Housing Units 10,990 3.6%
Median Year Built 2002 0.1%
Built in 1939 or Earlier 85 1.2%
Built between 1940 and 1949 185 58.1%
Built between 1950 and 1959 256 -1.5%
Built between 1960 and 1969 292 -0.3%
Built between 1970 and 1979 893 11.2%
Built between 1980 and 1989 793 -22.9%
Built between 1990 and 1999 2,278 -5.7%
Built between 2000 and 2009 3,663 -3.8%
Built between 2010 and 2019 2,270 32.3%
Built in 2020 or Later 275 216.1%
Y-o-Y Change
Occupied Housing Units 9,713 5.1%
Owner Occupied 7,107 4.4%
Renter Occupied $2,606 6.9%
Owner Occupied 73.17%
Renter Occupied 26.83%
Y-o-Y Change
With Mortgage 4,040 3.2%
Without Mortgage 3,067 6.1%
Median Value with Mortgage $231,300 16.7%
Median Value without Mortgage $246,600 14.1%
Median Housing Costs per Month $960 9.3%
With Mortgage 56.85%
Without Mortgage 43.15%

What is the level of education in Foley?

Approximately 46.15% of the population in Foley holds a high school degree (that's 8,202 residents), while 22.17% have attained a college certificate (4,673 locals) and 15.48% have a bachelor's degree (2,751 people).
Y-o-Y Change
No High School 372 59.0%
Some High School 8,202 5.7%
Some College 4,673 -0.7%
Associate Degree 1,153 10.2%
Bachelor's Degree 2,751 0.0%
Graduate Degree 1,354 16.1%
No High School 2.09%
Some High School 46.15%
Some College 22.17%
Associate Degree 6.49%
Bachelor's Degree 15.48%
Graduate Degree 7.62%

What is the marital status of Foley residents?

A total of 4,339 people in Foley have never been married (which represents 23.11% of the total population), while 9,988 of them are wedded (53.2%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 282 (1.5%) and 2,560 (13.63%), respectively.
Y-o-Y Change
Never Married 4,339 -9.7%
Married 9,988 13.4%
Separated 282 37.6%
Widowed 1,889 -6.8%
Divorced 2,560 2,560.0%
Never Married 23.11%
Married 53.2%
Separated 1.5%
Widowed 10.06%
Divorced 13.63%

What are the most common means of transportation in Foley?

The top three means of transportation people in Foley use to get to work are: car, motorcycle and walking. A total of 7,057 residents commute by car, 93 prefer going to work by motorcycle and 70 by walking
Y-o-Y Change
Car 7,057 -0.9%
Bicycle 36 -12.2%
Motorcycle 93 -1.1%
TaxiCab 27 N/A
Walk 70 70.7%

What is the median and average household income in Foley by zipcode?

ZipCode Population Number of Households Median Income Average Income
36535 37,703 15,934 $61,158.00 $76,232.00

Methodology & Disclaimers

Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.