Foley is a city located in Baldwin County Alabama. Foley has a 2024 population of 26,248. Foley is currently growing at a rate of 5.53% annually and its population has increased by 26.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,748 in 2020.
The average household income in Foley is $71,674 with a poverty rate of 10.74%. The median age in Foley is 52.1 years: 48.8 years for males, and 53.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Foley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,012 | 80.58% |
| Black or African American | 1,631 | 7.73% |
| Two or more races | 964 | 4.57% |
| Other race | 913 | 4.32% |
| Asian | 455 | 2.16% |
| Native American | 138 | 0.65% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,713 | 2.15 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
| Married | 4,742 | 2.77 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
| Non Family | 4,121 | 1.18 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
| Female | 662 | 3.57 | 68.4 | 31.6 |
| Male | 188 | 2.6 | 71.8 | 28.2 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
73.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,443 | 8.67% |
| Associates Degree | 998 | 6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,679 | 16.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,354 | 8.13% |
| High School Graduate | 6,125 | 36.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 372 | 2.23% |
| Some College | 3,675 | 22.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,558 | 12,424 | 3,403 |
| Black | 1,196 | 937 | 191 |
| Hispanic | 1,087 | 794 | 320 |
| 2+ Races | 675 | 515 | 159 |
| Other Race | 395 | 340 | 175 |
| Asian | 395 | 266 | 65 |
| Native American | 52 | 24 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.64%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 44.3%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,880 | $66,689 | $35,560 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,234 | $59,758 | $61,331 |
| High School Graduate | $35,176 | $34,209 | $35,722 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,821 | $0 | $27,835 |
| Overall | $38,610 | $46,013 | $32,411 |
| Some College | $32,261 | $45,815 | $30,750 |
$38,610
Average Earnings
$46,013
Average Male
$32,411
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.34% of Foley residents speak only English, while 10.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,931 | 1,364 | 8.56% |
| Hispanic | 1,940 | 467 | 24.07% |
| Black | 1,607 | 412 | 25.64% |
| Other | 913 | 32 | 3.5% |
10.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.79%
Male Poverty Rate
12.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Foley is Black, with 25.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Foley is Other, with 3.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.84% |
| High School | 13.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.81% |
| Some College | 2.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 13.51% |
| Female Employed | 10.06% |
| Male Employed | 6.05% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,073 | $91,061 |
| Households | $60,090 | $71,674 |
| Married Families | $79,850 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,212 | $44,220 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.9%
Male Marriage Rate
47.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,360
Number of Veterans
2,058
Male Veterans
302
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,177 |
| First Gulf War | 603 |
| Second Gulf War | 367 |
| Korea | 201 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 932 |
| 65 to 74 | 520 |
| 35 to 54 | 507 |
| 18 to 34 | 210 |
| 55 to 64 | 191 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,158 | 14.63% |
| Black | 179 | 13.62% |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 2.75% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 0.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.3%
Labor Force Participation
45.9%
Employment Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
38.71%
Born in Foley
94.03%
Native Born
5.97%
Foreign Born
3.21%
Non Citizen
2.76%
Naturalized
94.03% of Foley residents were born in the United States, with 38.71% having been born in Alabama. 3.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 33,123 | 1,375 | 4.33% |
| 2028 | 31,748 | 1,375 | 4.53% |
| 2027 | 30,373 | 1,375 | 4.74% |
| 2026 | 28,998 | 1,375 | 4.98% |
| 2025 | 27,623 | 1,375 | 5.24% |
| 2024 | 26,248 | 1,375 | 5.53% |
| 2023 | 24,873 | 1,180 | 4.98% |
| 2022 | 23,693 | 1,497 | 6.74% |
| 2021 | 22,196 | 1,448 | 6.98% |
| 2020 | 20,748 | 349 | 1.71% |
| 2019 | 20,399 | 1,502 | 7.95% |
| 2018 | 18,897 | 612 | 3.35% |
| 2017 | 18,285 | 568 | 3.21% |
| 2016 | 17,717 | 383 | 2.21% |
| 2015 | 17,334 | 445 | 2.63% |
| 2014 | 16,889 | 427 | 2.59% |
| 2013 | 16,462 | 435 | 2.71% |
| 2012 | 16,027 | 304 | 1.93% |
| 2011 | 15,723 | 289 | 1.87% |
| 2010 | 15,434 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,590 | 2,653 | 53.74% |
| 1990 | 4,937 | 934 | 23.33% |
| 1980 | 4,003 | 635 | 18.85% |
| 1970 | 3,368 | 479 | 16.58% |
| 1960 | 2,889 | -30,234 | -91.28% |