Gurley is a town located in Madison County Alabama. Gurley has a 2024 population of 853. Gurley is currently growing at a rate of 0.35% annually and its population has increased by 1.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 841 in 2020.
The average household income in Gurley is $74,078 with a poverty rate of 15.48%. The median age in Gurley is 40.5 years: 32.7 years for males, and 49.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gurley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 508 | 87.59% |
Two or more races | 35 | 6.03% |
Black or African American | 28 | 4.83% |
Other race | 5 | 0.86% |
Native American | 4 | 0.69% |
Asian | 0 | 0% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
---|---|---|---|---|
All | 246 | 2.36 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
Married | 100 | 3.23 | 86 | 14 |
Non Family | 84 | 1.3 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
Female | 52 | 2.35 | 26.9 | 73.1 |
Male | 10 | 2.6 | 40 | 60 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
62.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
---|---|---|
9th to 12th Grade | 33 | 7.91% |
Associates Degree | 45 | 10.79% |
Bachelors Degree | 51 | 12.23% |
Graduate Degree | 41 | 9.83% |
High School Graduate | 160 | 38.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 2.88% |
Some College | 75 | 17.99% |
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 | 370 | 328 | 86 |
Black | 21 | 21 | 0 |
2+ Races | 16 | 16 | 2 |
Hispanic | 9 | 6 | 6 |
Other Race | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 80%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
---|---|---|---|
Bachelors Degree | $65,750 | $83,125 | $40,625 |
Graduate Degree | $90,750 | $84,063 | $92,250 |
High School Graduate | $37,188 | $38,750 | $35,000 |
Less Than 9th Grade | $27,500 | $0 | $26,875 |
Overall | $45,625 | $56,875 | $42,083 |
Some College | $36,250 | $33,929 | $42,250 |
$45,625
Average Earnings
$56,875
Average Male
$42,083
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.38% of Gurley residents speak only English, while 3.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
---|---|---|---|
White | 501 | 79 | 15.77% |
Black | 28 | 8 | 28.57% |
Hispanic | 12 | 2 | 16.67% |
15.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.63%
Male Poverty Rate
13.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gurley is Black, with 28.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gurley is White, with 15.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.88%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
---|---|
Less Than 9th Grade | 40% |
Some College | 16.67% |
High School | 16.25% |
Bachelors or Greater | 3.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
---|---|
Female Unemployed | 60% |
Male Employed | 4.55% |
Female Employed | 3.03% |
Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Families | $66,000 | $89,188 |
Households | $58,333 | $74,078 |
Married Families | $92,115 | $-999,999,999 |
Non Families | - | $40,101 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.3%
Male Marriage Rate
39.6%
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
25
Number of Veterans
19
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
---|---|
Vietnam | 14 |
Second Gulf War | 3 |
World War II | 3 |
Korea | 2 |
First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
---|---|
65 to 74 | 14 |
75+ | 5 |
18 to 34 | 3 |
35 to 54 | 2 |
55 to 64 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
---|---|---|
White | 16 | 4.07% |
2+ Races | 5 | 17.86% |
Other Race | 4 | 80% |
Hispanic | 4 | 33.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.8%
Labor Force Participation
48.3%
Employment Rate
2.9%
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
72.93%
Born in Gurley
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Gurley residents were born in the United States, with 72.93% 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 Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
---|---|---|---|
2029 | 868 | 3 | 0.35% |
2028 | 865 | 3 | 0.35% |
2027 | 862 | 3 | 0.35% |
2026 | 859 | 3 | 0.35% |
2025 | 856 | 3 | 0.35% |
2024 | 853 | 3 | 0.35% |
2023 | 850 | 12 | 1.43% |
2022 | 838 | -5 | -0.59% |
2021 | 843 | 2 | 0.24% |
2020 | 841 | 26 | 3.19% |
2019 | 815 | -1 | -0.12% |
2018 | 816 | -4 | -0.49% |
2017 | 820 | -4 | -0.49% |
2016 | 824 | -3 | -0.36% |
2015 | 827 | -3 | -0.36% |
2014 | 830 | -5 | -0.6% |
2013 | 835 | 1 | 0.12% |
2012 | 834 | -4 | -0.48% |
2011 | 838 | -2 | -0.24% |
2010 | 840 | 0 | 0% |