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 $51,475 with a poverty rate of 22.66%. The median age in Red Bay is 46.3 years: 42.8 years for males, and 48.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Red Bay was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,902 | 90.4% |
| Two or more races | 198 | 6.17% |
| Other race | 80 | 2.49% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.28% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,487 | 2.15 | 61.7 | 38.3 |
| Non Family | 747 | 1.17 | 41.2 | 58.8 |
| Married | 459 | 2.78 | 92.8 | 7.2 |
| Female | 214 | 3.88 | 57 | 43 |
| Male | 67 | 3.12 | 92.5 | 7.5 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
61.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 322 | 13.5% |
| Associates Degree | 157 | 6.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 283 | 11.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 89 | 3.73% |
| High School Graduate | 1,094 | 45.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 111 | 4.65% |
| Some College | 330 | 13.83% |
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 | 2,164 | 1,779 | 363 |
| Hispanic | 178 | 130 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 72 | 24 | 0 |
| Other Race | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| Black | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black 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 | $114,398 | $19,583 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,909 | $110,761 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,882 | $48,155 | $33,950 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,511 | $19,321 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,783 | $43,611 | $29,722 |
| Some College | $32,650 | $32,500 | $32,650 |
$35,783
Average Earnings
$43,611
Average Male
$29,722
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.97% of Red Bay residents speak only English, while 4.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,769 | 440 | 15.89% |
| Multiple | 198 | 198 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 238 | 132 | 55.46% |
| Other | 80 | 80 | 100% |
22.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.18%
Male Poverty Rate
23.9%
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 15.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.95% |
| High School | 13.81% |
| Some College | 10.88% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 55.56% |
| Female Employed | 7.03% |
| Male Employed | 6.66% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,600 | $73,205 |
| Households | $33,234 | $51,475 |
| Married Families | $61,708 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,510 | $29,268 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.1%
Male Marriage Rate
33.7%
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
188
Number of Veterans
140
Male Veterans
48
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 60 |
| First Gulf War | 48 |
| Vietnam | 25 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 61 |
| 55 to 64 | 50 |
| 18 to 34 | 35 |
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 140 | 5.83% |
| 2+ Races | 48 | 66.67% |
| Hispanic | 48 | 26.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49%
Labor Force Participation
47.2%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
56.76%
Born in Red Bay
99.19%
Native Born
0.81%
Foreign Born
0.62%
Non Citizen
0.19%
Naturalized
99.19% of Red Bay residents were born in the United States, with 56.76% having been born in Alabama. 0.62% 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% |