State
County
Land Area (mi²)
32.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
719.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
6.83%
Growth Since 2010
59.93%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
233,992
World Population Review
Foley, Alabama Population 2021
23,379
Foley is a city located in Baldwin County Alabama. With a 2020 population of 23,379, it is the 27th largest city in Alabama and the 1647th largest city in the United States . Foley is currently growing at a rate of 6.83% annually and its population has increased by 59.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,618 in 2010. Foley reached it's highest population of 23,379 in 2021. Spanning over 33 miles, Foley has a population density of 720 people per square mile.
The average household income in Foley is $58,407 with a poverty rate of 13.40%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $855 per month, and the median house value is $177,600. The median age in Foley is 47 years, 42.1 years for males, and 52.1 years for females.
Foley Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Foley was:
- White: 84.99%
- Black or African American: 12.00%
- Other race: 1.33%
- Asian: 1.16%
- Two or more races: 0.52%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Foley, Alabama is 23,379 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 18,897.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 14,618.
Foley, Alabama Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 233,992 | 5,379 | 2.30% |
| 2020 | 228,613 | 5,379 | 2.35% |
| 2019 | 223,234 | 5,379 | 2.41% |
| 2018 | 217,855 | 5,334 | 2.45% |
| 2017 | 212,521 | 4,920 | 2.32% |
| 2016 | 207,601 | 4,662 | 2.25% |
| 2015 | 202,939 | 3,756 | 1.85% |
| 2014 | 199,183 | 4,298 | 2.16% |
| 2013 | 194,885 | 4,740 | 2.43% |
| 2012 | 190,145 | 3,587 | 1.89% |
| 2011 | 186,558 | 3,446 | 1.85% |
| 2010 | 183,112 | 0.00% |
Foley Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,752 | 84.99% |
| Black or African American | 2,224 | 12.00% |
| Some Other Race | 246 | 1.33% |
| Asian | 215 | 1.16% |
| Two or More Races | 96 | 0.52% |
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Foley Population by Race
Foley Population Pyramid $2021
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Foley Population by Age
Foley Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,090 | 2.27 | 66.4 |
| Non Family | 3,792 | 1.22 | 53.6 |
| Married | 3,007 | 2.98 | 90.3 |
| Female | 936 | 4.09 | 48.1 |
| Male | 355 | 2.65 | 48.2 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.27
Average Household Size
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Foley Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 254 | 1.78% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,423 | 9.96% |
| High School Graduate | 4,199 | 29.38% |
| Some College | 3,524 | 24.66% |
| Associates Degree | 1,528 | 10.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,240 | 15.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,124 | 7.86% |
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Foley Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Foley Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,786 | 10,908 | 3,120 |
| Black | 1,356 | 1,053 | 135 |
| Hispanic | 883 | 462 | 109 |
| Other Race | 172 | 76 | 44 |
| Asian | 154 | 96 | |
| 2+ Races | 96 | 96 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.47%.
Foley Educational Attainment by Race
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$27,714
Average Earnings
$37,811
Average Male
$24,211
Average Female
Foley Earnings by Educational Attainment
Foley Language by Age
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Foley Language
89.57% of Foley residents speak only English, while 10.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.48% of the population.
Foley Language
Foley Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,234 | 1,460 | 10.26% |
| Black | 2,213 | 711 | 32.13% |
| Hispanic | 1,550 | 262 | 16.90% |
| Multiple | 96 | 28 | 29.17% |
13.40%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.33%
Male Poverty Rate
15.99%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Foley
The race most likely to be in poverty in Foley is Black, with 32.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Foley is White, with 10.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.54%.
Foley Poverty
Foley Poverty Rate by Education
Foley Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
40.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.0%
Male Marriage Rate
35.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Foley Married by Age and Sex
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Foley Marriage
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.
Foley Marital Status by Race
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Foley Marital Status
Foley Veterans by War
Foley Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,633 | 12.17% |
| Black | 108 | 6.49% |
Foley Veterans by Race
Foley Veterans by Education
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5.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
Foley Veterans by Education
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50.3%
Labor Force Participation
47.5%
Employment Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
Foley Employment by Age
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Foley Employment by Race
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Foley Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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93.16%
Native Born
6.84%
Foreign Born
4.38%
Non Citizen
2.46%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.16% of Foley residents were born in the United States, with 43.77% having been born in Alabama. 4.38% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Foley Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 23,379 | 1,494 | 6.83% |
| 2020 | 21,885 | 1,494 | 7.33% |
| 2019 | 20,391 | 1,494 | 7.91% |
| 2018 | 18,897 | 618 | 3.38% |
| 2017 | 18,279 | 568 | 3.21% |
| 2016 | 17,711 | 387 | 2.23% |
| 2015 | 17,324 | 443 | 2.62% |
| 2014 | 16,881 | 428 | 2.60% |
| 2013 | 16,453 | 432 | 2.70% |
| 2012 | 16,021 | 304 | 1.93% |
| 2011 | 15,717 | 290 | 1.88% |
| 2010 | 15,427 | 7,837 | 7.35% |
| 2000 | 7,590 | 2,653 | 4.39% |
| 1990 | 4,937 | 934 | 2.12% |
| 1980 | 4,003 | 635 | 1.74% |
| 1970 | 3,368 | 479 | 1.55% |
| 1960 | 2,889 | 0.00% |