Valley Head is a town located in DeKalb County Alabama. Valley Head has a 2024 population of 593. Valley Head is currently growing at a rate of 0.51% annually and its population has increased by 2.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 580 in 2020.
The average household income in Valley Head is $54,922 with a poverty rate of 9.01%. The median age in Valley Head is 40.9 years: 18.9 years for males, and 42.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Valley Head was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 747 | 92.22% |
| Two or more races | 53 | 6.54% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.99% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.25% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 268 | 3.02 | 88.4 | 11.6 |
| Married | 176 | 3.44 | 90.9 | 9.1 |
| Non Family | 63 | 1.29 | 90.5 | 9.5 |
| Female | 18 | 5 | 50 | 50 |
| Male | 11 | 3.09 | 100 | 0 |
3.55
Average Family Size
3.02
Average Household Size
88.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 20 | 4.11% |
| Associates Degree | 50 | 10.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 45 | 9.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 8 | 1.64% |
| High School Graduate | 117 | 24.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27 | 5.54% |
| Some College | 220 | 45.17% |
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 | 438 | 417 | 53 |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 19 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 8 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.21%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 12.1%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,083 | $56,429 | $29,167 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,111 | $41,250 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $42,758 | $43,719 | $25,938 |
| Some College | $43,014 | $43,542 | $24,318 |
$42,758
Average Earnings
$43,719
Average Male
$25,938
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.33% of Valley Head residents speak only English, while 5.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 714 | 41 | 5.74% |
| Multiple | 53 | 26 | 49.06% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 6 | 15.38% |
| Native | 8 | 4 | 50% |
| Other | 2 | 2 | 100% |
9.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.83%
Male Poverty Rate
13.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Valley Head is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Valley Head is White, with 5.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.32% |
| High School | 8.55% |
| Some College | 4.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.37% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $44,497 | $59,508 |
| Households | $44,253 | $54,922 |
| Married Families | $44,545 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,750 | $39,476 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.5%
Male Marriage Rate
59.6%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
64
Number of Veterans
49
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 23 |
| Korea | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| World War II | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 75+ | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58 | 12.26% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 17.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.5%
Labor Force Participation
45.2%
Employment Rate
6.7%
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
76.91%
Born in Valley Head
98.4%
Native Born
1.6%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.6%
Naturalized
98.4% of Valley Head residents were born in the United States, with 76.91% having been born in Alabama. 0% 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 | 610 | 4 | 0.66% |
| 2028 | 606 | 3 | 0.5% |
| 2027 | 603 | 3 | 0.5% |
| 2026 | 600 | 4 | 0.67% |
| 2025 | 596 | 3 | 0.51% |
| 2024 | 593 | 3 | 0.51% |
| 2023 | 590 | 5 | 0.85% |
| 2022 | 585 | 1 | 0.17% |
| 2021 | 584 | 4 | 0.69% |
| 2020 | 580 | 18 | 3.2% |
| 2019 | 562 | -4 | -0.71% |
| 2018 | 566 | -3 | -0.53% |
| 2017 | 569 | 1 | 0.18% |
| 2016 | 568 | 1 | 0.18% |
| 2015 | 567 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 567 | -3 | -0.53% |
| 2013 | 570 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 570 | -7 | -1.21% |
| 2011 | 577 | 7 | 1.23% |
| 2010 | 570 | 0 | 0% |