Red Bay is a city located in Franklin County Alabama. Red Bay has a 2024 population of 3,168. Red Bay is currently declining at a rate of -0.5% annually and its population has decreased by -1.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,231 in 2020.
The average household income in Red Bay is $55,390 with a poverty rate of 20.56%. The median age in Red Bay is 48.5 years: 48.1 years for males, and 48.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Red Bay was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,951 | 91.85% |
| Other race | 137 | 4.26% |
| Two or more races | 89 | 2.77% |
| Black or African American | 30 | 0.93% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,493 | 2.13 | 62.1 | 37.9 |
| Non Family | 729 | 1.19 | 37.7 | 62.3 |
| Married | 526 | 2.78 | 90.5 | 9.5 |
| Female | 174 | 3.72 | 67.2 | 32.8 |
| Male | 64 | 3.17 | 92.2 | 7.8 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
62.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 302 | 12.32% |
| Associates Degree | 199 | 8.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 279 | 11.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 141 | 5.75% |
| High School Graduate | 1,035 | 42.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 103 | 4.2% |
| Some College | 392 | 15.99% |
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 | 2,187 | 1,873 | 418 |
| Hispanic | 232 | 156 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 89 | 13 | 0 |
| Other Race | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| Black | 30 | 15 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $119,100 | $19,522 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,487 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,791 | $39,926 | $32,147 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $14,122 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,148 | $39,149 | $30,408 |
| Some College | $34,135 | $38,125 | $33,526 |
$34,148
Average Earnings
$39,149
Average Male
$30,408
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.67% of Red Bay residents speak only English, while 6.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,828 | 424 | 14.99% |
| Hispanic | 327 | 226 | 69.11% |
| Other | 137 | 137 | 100% |
| Multiple | 89 | 89 | 100% |
20.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.88%
Male Poverty Rate
23.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Red Bay is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Red Bay is White, with 14.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59.74% |
| Some College | 11.84% |
| High School | 9.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 13.75% |
| Female Employed | 13.75% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,359 | $78,398 |
| Households | $35,587 | $55,390 |
| Married Families | $74,063 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,215 | $30,355 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.4%
Male Marriage Rate
40.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
202
Number of Veterans
126
Male Veterans
76
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 76 |
| Second Gulf War | 46 |
| Vietnam | 17 |
| Korea | 17 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 78 |
| 75+ | 71 |
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 21 |
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 126 | 5.23% |
| 2+ Races | 76 | 85.39% |
| Hispanic | 76 | 32.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
37.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.1%
Labor Force Participation
51.2%
Employment Rate
1.8%
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
55.77%
Born in Red Bay
98.57%
Native Born
1.43%
Foreign Born
1.31%
Non Citizen
0.12%
Naturalized
98.57% of Red Bay residents were born in the United States, with 55.77% having been born in Alabama. 1.31% 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 | 3,090 | -15 | -0.48% |
| 2028 | 3,105 | -16 | -0.51% |
| 2027 | 3,121 | -16 | -0.51% |
| 2026 | 3,137 | -15 | -0.48% |
| 2025 | 3,152 | -16 | -0.51% |
| 2024 | 3,168 | -16 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 3,184 | -20 | -0.62% |
| 2022 | 3,204 | -18 | -0.56% |
| 2021 | 3,222 | -9 | -0.28% |
| 2020 | 3,231 | 108 | 3.46% |
| 2019 | 3,123 | 5 | 0.16% |
| 2018 | 3,118 | -26 | -0.83% |
| 2017 | 3,144 | -6 | -0.19% |
| 2016 | 3,150 | 9 | 0.29% |
| 2015 | 3,141 | -8 | -0.25% |
| 2014 | 3,149 | -9 | -0.28% |
| 2013 | 3,158 | -19 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 3,177 | -20 | -0.63% |
| 2011 | 3,197 | 36 | 1.14% |
| 2010 | 3,161 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,374 | -77 | -2.23% |
| 1990 | 3,451 | 219 | 6.78% |
| 1980 | 3,232 | 142 | 4.6% |