Gardendale, AL Map & Demographics
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Gardendale Overview
$41,830
PER CAPITA INCOME
$92,142
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$78,719
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
24.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
75.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
16,051
TOTAL POPULATION
7,187
MALE POPULATION
8,864
FEMALE POPULATION
81.08
MALES / 100 FEMALES
123.33
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.9
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
7,964
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
63.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
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Gardendale Area Codes
Income in Gardendale
Income Overview in Gardendale
Per Capita Income in Gardendale is $41,830, while median incomes of families and households are $92,142 and $78,719 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 16,051 | $41,830 |
Median Family Income | 4,301 | $92,142 |
Mean Family Income | 4,301 | $124,204 |
Median Household Income | 6,326 | $78,719 |
Mean Household Income | 6,326 | $102,799 |
Income Deficit | 4,301 | $0 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 16,051 | 24.16% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 16,051 | 75.84¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 16,051 | 0.42 |
Earnings by Sex in Gardendale
Average Earnings in Gardendale are $53,266, $64,880 for men and $49,203 for women, a difference of 24.2%.

Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 4,088 (49.1%) | $64,880 |
Female | 4,229 (50.8%) | $49,203 |
Total | 8,317 (100.0%) | $53,266 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Gardendale
The most common earnings brackets in Gardendale are $100,000+ for men (1,021 | 25.0%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (786 | 18.6%).

Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 174 (4.3%) | 137 (3.2%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 43 (1.1%) | 131 (3.1%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 146 (3.6%) | 232 (5.5%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 87 (2.1%) | 172 (4.1%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 42 (1.0%) | 74 (1.8%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 32 (0.8%) | 140 (3.3%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 151 (3.7%) | 94 (2.2%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 12 (0.3%) | 22 (0.5%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 22 (0.5%) | 80 (1.9%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 49 (1.2%) | 123 (2.9%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 148 (3.6%) | 339 (8.0%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 273 (6.7%) | 183 (4.3%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 197 (4.8%) | 21 (0.5%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 133 (3.3%) | 192 (4.5%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 160 (3.9%) | 193 (4.6%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 160 (3.9%) | 415 (9.8%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 219 (5.4%) | 379 (9.0%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 233 (5.7%) | 185 (4.4%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 786 (19.2%) | 786 (18.6%) |
$100,000+ | 1,021 (25.0%) | 331 (7.8%) |
Total | 4,088 (100.0%) | 4,229 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Gardendale
Average earnings in Gardendale are $70,572 for men and $53,333 for women, a difference of 24.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $135,462, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $38,266. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $63,200, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $42,614.

Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | - | - |
High School Diploma | $38,266 | $42,614 |
College or Associate's Degree | $73,500 | $50,850 |
Bachelor's Degree | $77,625 | $63,200 |
Graduate Degree | $135,462 | $56,663 |
Total | $70,572 | $53,333 |
Family Income in Gardendale
Family Income Brackets in Gardendale
According to the Gardendale family income data, there are 1,067 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.8% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 13 families (0.3%) belonging to this category.

Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 99 | 2.3% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 13 | 0.3% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 69 | 1.6% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 133 | 3.1% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 271 | 6.3% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 727 | 16.9% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 1,067 | 24.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 606 | 14.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 637 | 14.8% |
$200,000+ | 684 | 15.9% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Gardendale
4-person families (728 | 16.9%) account for the highest median family income in Gardendale with $175,921 per family, while 2-person families (2,304 | 53.6%) have the highest median income of $45,145 per family member.

Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 2,304 (53.6%) | $90,290 |
3-Person Families | 917 (21.3%) | $90,355 |
4-Person Families | 728 (16.9%) | $175,921 |
5-Person Families | 264 (6.1%) | $125,694 |
6-Person Families | 88 (2.1%) | $0 |
7+ Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
Total | 4,301 (100.0%) | $92,142 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Gardendale
The median family income in Gardendale is $92,142, with families comprising 3+ earners (275) having the highest median family income of $212,788, while families with no earners (615) have the lowest median family income of $63,651, accounting for 6.4% and 14.3% of families, respectively.

Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 615 (14.3%) | $63,651 |
1 Earner | 1,215 (28.2%) | $79,100 |
2 Earners | 2,196 (51.1%) | $125,491 |
3+ Earners | 275 (6.4%) | $212,788 |
Total | 4,301 (100.0%) | $92,142 |
Household Income in Gardendale
Household Income Brackets in Gardendale
With 1,246 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Gardendale, accounting for 19.7% of all households. In contrast, only 145 households (2.3%) fall into the $15,000 to $24,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.

Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 285 | 4.5% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 228 | 3.6% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 145 | 2.3% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 481 | 7.6% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 563 | 8.9% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 1,113 | 17.6% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 1,246 | 19.7% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 835 | 13.2% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 683 | 10.8% |
$200,000+ | 740 | 11.7% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Gardendale
The median household income in Gardendale is $78,719, with the highest median household income of $125,046 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,790 households (28.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $48,107, with 217 households (3.4%) in this group.

Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 217 (3.4%) | $48,107 |
25 to 44 Years | 1,790 (28.3%) | $125,046 |
45 to 64 Years | 2,406 (38.0%) | $84,318 |
65+ Years | 1,913 (30.2%) | $55,974 |
Total | 6,326 (100.0%) | $78,719 |
Poverty in Gardendale
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Gardendale
With 5.5% poverty level for males and 6.3% for females among the residents of Gardendale, 15 year old males and 55 to 64 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 23 males (19.8%) and 199 females (20.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (1.3%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 5 (1.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 30 (14.0%) |
15 Years | 23 (19.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 33 (4.1%) |
25 to 34 Years | 119 (14.0%) | 1 (0.1%) |
35 to 44 Years | 33 (2.6%) | 31 (2.9%) |
45 to 54 Years | 9 (1.0%) | 108 (9.8%) |
55 to 64 Years | 159 (17.3%) | 199 (20.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 24 (3.2%) | 8 (0.8%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 118 (14.5%) |
Total | 372 (5.5%) | 533 (6.3%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Gardendale
According to the poverty statistics in Gardendale, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 430 (100.0%) | 384 (98.7%) |
5 Years | 86 (100.0%) | 145 (100.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 380 (98.7%) | 676 (100.0%) |
12 to 14 Years | 181 (100.0%) | 184 (86.0%) |
15 Years | 93 (80.2%) | 133 (100.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 160 (100.0%) | 242 (100.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 268 (100.0%) | 769 (95.9%) |
25 to 34 Years | 731 (86.0%) | 884 (99.9%) |
35 to 44 Years | 1,222 (97.4%) | 1,046 (97.1%) |
45 to 54 Years | 867 (99.0%) | 996 (90.2%) |
55 to 64 Years | 762 (82.7%) | 765 (79.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 736 (96.8%) | 968 (99.2%) |
75 Years and over | 487 (100.0%) | 694 (85.5%) |
Total | 6,403 (94.5%) | 7,886 (93.7%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Gardendale
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Gardendale show that 3.3% or 113 of the total 3,461 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 4.3%, comprising of 99 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.

Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 2,186 (95.7%) | 99 (4.3%) |
1 or 2 Children | 994 (98.6%) | 14 (1.4%) |
3 or 4 Children | 168 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 3,348 (96.7%) | 113 (3.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Gardendale

Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 11 (28.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 7 (7.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 18 (13.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Gardendale
The poverty data for Gardendale shows that 113 of the married-couple family households (3.3%) and 18 of the single-parent households (2.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 99 households (4.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 household (2.4%) living below poverty.

Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 99 (4.3%) | 11 (2.4%) |
1 or 2 Children | 14 (1.4%) | 7 (2.2%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 113 (3.3%) | 18 (2.1%) |
Race in Gardendale
The most populous races in Gardendale are White / Caucasian (12,496 | 77.8%), Black / African American (2,109 | 13.1%), and Two or more Races (783 | 4.9%).

Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 56 | 0.4% |
Black / African American | 2,109 | 13.1% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 178 | 1.1% |
Native / Alaskan | 8 | 0.1% |
White / Caucasian | 12,496 | 77.8% |
Two or more Races | 783 | 4.9% |
Some other Race | 599 | 3.7% |
Total | 16,051 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Gardendale
The most populous ancestries reported in Gardendale are English (2,827 | 17.6%), American (1,824 | 11.4%), Irish (1,668 | 10.4%), German (1,194 | 7.4%), and French (364 | 2.3%), together accounting for 49.1% of all Gardendale residents.

Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
African | 46 | 0.3% |
American | 1,824 | 11.4% |
Austrian | 105 | 0.6% |
Belgian | 25 | 0.2% |
British | 40 | 0.3% |
Central American | 26 | 0.2% |
Cherokee | 292 | 1.8% |
Choctaw | 8 | 0.1% |
Creek | 36 | 0.2% |
Danish | 88 | 0.5% |
Dutch | 64 | 0.4% |
Eastern European | 61 | 0.4% |
English | 2,827 | 17.6% |
European | 321 | 2.0% |
French | 364 | 2.3% |
French Canadian | 30 | 0.2% |
German | 1,194 | 7.4% |
Greek | 57 | 0.4% |
Hungarian | 15 | 0.1% |
Irish | 1,668 | 10.4% |
Italian | 330 | 2.1% |
Kenyan | 53 | 0.3% |
Korean | 35 | 0.2% |
Lithuanian | 43 | 0.3% |
Mexican | 97 | 0.6% |
Norwegian | 25 | 0.2% |
Pakistani | 28 | 0.2% |
Polish | 73 | 0.4% |
Puerto Rican | 33 | 0.2% |
Romanian | 18 | 0.1% |
Russian | 55 | 0.3% |
Salvadoran | 26 | 0.2% |
Scotch-Irish | 336 | 2.1% |
Scottish | 241 | 1.5% |
Spaniard | 22 | 0.1% |
Sri Lankan | 11 | 0.1% |
Subsaharan African | 99 | 0.6% |
Swedish | 66 | 0.4% |
Ukrainian | 43 | 0.3% |
Welsh | 49 | 0.3% | View All 40 Rows |
Immigrants in Gardendale
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Gardendale came from Eastern Europe (63 | 0.4%), Europe (63 | 0.4%), Asia (28 | 0.2%), South Eastern Asia (28 | 0.2%), and Lithuania (22 | 0.1%), together accounting for 1.3% of all Gardendale residents.

Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Africa | 17 | 0.1% |
Asia | 28 | 0.2% |
Central America | 12 | 0.1% |
Eastern Africa | 17 | 0.1% |
Eastern Europe | 63 | 0.4% |
Europe | 63 | 0.4% |
Honduras | 5 | 0.0% |
Kenya | 17 | 0.1% |
Latin America | 12 | 0.1% |
Lithuania | 22 | 0.1% |
Mexico | 7 | 0.0% |
Philippines | 17 | 0.1% |
Russia | 19 | 0.1% |
South Eastern Asia | 28 | 0.2% |
Ukraine | 22 | 0.1% |
Vietnam | 11 | 0.1% | View All 16 Rows |
Sex and Age in Gardendale
Sex and Age in Gardendale
The most populous age groups in Gardendale are 35 to 39 Years (710 | 9.9%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (723 | 8.2%) for women.

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 702 (9.8%) | 630 (7.1%) |
5 to 9 Years | 406 (5.7%) | 723 (8.2%) |
10 to 14 Years | 299 (4.2%) | 441 (5.0%) |
15 to 19 Years | 293 (4.1%) | 701 (7.9%) |
20 to 24 Years | 251 (3.5%) | 476 (5.4%) |
25 to 29 Years | 469 (6.5%) | 462 (5.2%) |
30 to 34 Years | 400 (5.6%) | 430 (4.9%) |
35 to 39 Years | 710 (9.9%) | 671 (7.6%) |
40 to 44 Years | 545 (7.6%) | 406 (4.6%) |
45 to 49 Years | 466 (6.5%) | 497 (5.6%) |
50 to 54 Years | 410 (5.7%) | 607 (6.9%) |
55 to 59 Years | 443 (6.2%) | 441 (5.0%) |
60 to 64 Years | 488 (6.8%) | 532 (6.0%) |
65 to 69 Years | 397 (5.5%) | 533 (6.0%) |
70 to 74 Years | 385 (5.4%) | 456 (5.1%) |
75 to 79 Years | 202 (2.8%) | 355 (4.0%) |
80 to 84 Years | 218 (3.0%) | 285 (3.2%) |
85 Years and over | 103 (1.4%) | 218 (2.5%) |
Total | 7,187 (100.0%) | 8,864 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Gardendale
Median Family Size in Gardendale
The median family size in Gardendale is 2.94 persons per family, with single male/father families (139 | 3.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.43 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (3,461 | 80.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.89 persons per family.

Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 3,461 (80.5%) | 2.89 |
Single Male/Father | 139 (3.2%) | 4.43 |
Single Female/Mother | 701 (16.3%) | 2.90 |
Total Families | 4,301 (100.0%) | 2.94 |
Median Household Size in Gardendale
The median household size in Gardendale is 2.50 persons per household, with single male/father households (139 | 2.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5.12 persons per household. non-family households (2,025 | 32.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.08 persons per household.

Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 3,461 (54.7%) | 3.06 |
Single Male/Father | 139 (2.2%) | 5.12 |
Single Female/Mother | 701 (11.1%) | 3.35 |
Non-family | 2,025 (32.0%) | 1.08 |
Total Households | 6,326 (100.0%) | 2.50 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Gardendale
Out of a total of 6,326 households in Gardendale, 4,301 (68.0%) are family households, while 2,025 (32.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,149, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,903.

Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 1,903 (30.1%) |
2-Person Households | 2,149 (34.0%) | 122 (1.9%) |
3-Person Households | 750 (11.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
4-Person Households | 921 (14.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5-Person Households | 321 (5.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 160 (2.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 4,301 (68.0%) | 2,025 (32.0%) |
Female Fertility in Gardendale
Fertility by Age in Gardendale
Average fertility rate in Gardendale is 53.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 86.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 59.7% of all women with births.

Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
20 to 34 years | 117 (59.7%) | 86.0 |
35 to 50 years | 79 (40.3%) | 48.0 |
Total | 196 (100.0%) | 53.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Gardendale
96.4% of women with births (196) in Gardendale are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 6.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.

Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 110 (94.0%) | 7 (6.0%) |
35 to 50 years | 79 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 189 (96.4%) | 7 (3.6%) |
Fertility by Education in Gardendale

Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
High School Diploma | 22 (11.2%) | 38.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 95 (48.5%) | 65.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 38 (19.4%) | 48.0 |
Graduate Degree | 41 (20.9%) | 75.0 |
Total | 196 (100.0%) | 53.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Gardendale
3.6% of women with births in Gardendale are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 7.4% of them unmarried at childbirth.

Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 22 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 88 (92.6%) | 7 (7.4%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 38 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Graduate Degree | 41 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 189 (96.4%) | 7 (3.6%) |
Employment Characteristics in Gardendale
Employment by Class of Employer in Gardendale
Among the 7,705 employed individuals in Gardendale, private company employees (5,435 | 70.5%), not-for-profit organizations (1,118 | 14.5%), and local government employees (362 | 4.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 5,435 | 70.5% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 93 | 1.2% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 319 | 4.1% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 1,118 | 14.5% |
Local Government Employees | 362 | 4.7% |
State Government Employees | 340 | 4.4% |
Federal Government Employees | 38 | 0.5% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 7,705 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Gardendale
According to the labor force statistics for Gardendale, out of the total population over 16 years of age (12,601), 63.2% or 7,964 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.8% or 143 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 90.5% or 2,110 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 60 to 64 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 9.3% or 49 of them being unemployed.

Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 315 (42.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Years | 644 (88.6%) | 15 (2.3%) |
25 to 29 Years | 747 (80.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
30 to 34 Years | 683 (82.3%) | 15 (2.2%) |
35 to 44 Years | 2,110 (90.5%) | 19 (0.9%) |
45 to 54 Years | 1,770 (89.4%) | 48 (2.7%) |
55 to 59 Years | 694 (78.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
60 to 64 Years | 529 (51.9%) | 49 (9.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 338 (19.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 128 (9.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 7,964 (63.2%) | 143 (1.8%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Gardendale
According to labor force statistics for Gardendale, 81.9% of individuals (6,533) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (7,977) are in the labor force, with 2.0% or 131 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 91.7% or 2,739 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.6% or 55 of them being unemployed.

Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 316 (50.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 1,201 (69.4%) | 80 (4.6%) |
College / Associate Degree | 2,281 (86.8%) | 32 (1.2%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 2,739 (91.7%) | 51 (1.7%) |
Total | 6,533 (81.9%) | 160 (2.0%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Gardendale
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Gardendale are Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,310 | 16.8%), Health Technologists (929 | 11.9%), Business & Financial (868 | 11.1%), Management (856 | 11.0%), and Community & Social Service (688 | 8.8%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Gardendale, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (84.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (71.6%), Health Technologists (66.0%), and Legal Services & Support (64.7%).

Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 311 (36.3%) | 545 (63.7%) |
Business & Financial | 479 (55.2%) | 389 (44.8%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 190 (60.9%) | 122 (39.1%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 134 (60.9%) | 86 (39.1%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 46 (56.1%) | 36 (43.9%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Community & Social Service | 390 (56.7%) | 298 (43.3%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 156 (84.8%) | 28 (15.2%) |
Legal Services & Support | 92 (35.2%) | 169 (64.7%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 82 (44.8%) | 101 (55.2%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 60 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 372 (28.4%) | 938 (71.6%) |
Health Technologists | 316 (34.0%) | 613 (66.0%) |
Total (Category) | 1,742 (43.2%) | 2,292 (56.8%) |
Total (Overall) | 3,887 (49.7%) | 3,930 (50.3%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Gardendale are Healthcare Support (261 | 3.3%), Food Preparation & Serving (251 | 3.2%), Security & Protection (84 | 1.1%), Personal Care & Service (75 | 1.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (67 | 0.9%).

Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Gardendale, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (46.4%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (43.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Healthcare Support (93.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (65.7%).

Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 17 (6.5%) | 244 (93.5%) |
Security & Protection | 39 (46.4%) | 45 (53.6%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 0 (0.0%) | 45 (100.0%) |
Law Enforcement | 39 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 86 (34.3%) | 165 (65.7%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 29 (43.3%) | 38 (56.7%) |
Personal Care & Service | 26 (34.7%) | 49 (65.3%) |
Total (Category) | 197 (26.7%) | 541 (73.3%) |
Total (Overall) | 3,887 (49.7%) | 3,930 (50.3%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Gardendale are Sales & Related (725 | 9.3%), and Office & Administration (725 | 9.3%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 295 (40.7%) | 430 (59.3%) |
Office & Administration | 193 (26.6%) | 532 (73.4%) |
Total (Category) | 488 (33.7%) | 962 (66.3%) |
Total (Overall) | 3,887 (49.7%) | 3,930 (50.3%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Gardendale are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (462 | 5.9%), Construction & Extraction (283 | 3.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (19 | 0.2%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 19 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction & Extraction | 283 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 443 (95.9%) | 19 (4.1%) |
Total (Category) | 745 (97.5%) | 19 (2.5%) |
Total (Overall) | 3,887 (49.7%) | 3,930 (50.3%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Gardendale are Production (478 | 6.1%), Transportation (229 | 2.9%), and Material Moving (124 | 1.6%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 460 (96.2%) | 18 (3.8%) |
Transportation | 207 (90.4%) | 22 (9.6%) |
Material Moving | 48 (38.7%) | 76 (61.3%) |
Total (Category) | 715 (86.0%) | 116 (14.0%) |
Total (Overall) | 3,887 (49.7%) | 3,930 (50.3%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Gardendale
Employment Industries in Gardendale
The major employment industries in Gardendale include Health Care & Social Assistance (1,805 | 23.1%), Professional & Scientific (825 | 10.5%), Retail Trade (740 | 9.5%), Manufacturing (687 | 8.8%), and Finance & Insurance (544 | 7.0%).

Employment Industries by Sex in Gardendale
The Gardendale industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Enterprise Management (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Accommodation & Food Services (86.5%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (83.8%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (73.7%).

Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 19 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 32 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 258 (86.9%) | 39 (13.1%) |
Manufacturing | 493 (71.8%) | 194 (28.2%) |
Wholesale Trade | 173 (62.0%) | 106 (38.0%) |
Retail Trade | 358 (48.4%) | 382 (51.6%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 354 (88.1%) | 48 (11.9%) |
Utilities | 234 (65.2%) | 125 (34.8%) |
Information | 27 (31.8%) | 58 (68.2%) |
Finance & Insurance | 318 (58.5%) | 226 (41.5%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 17 (16.2%) | 88 (83.8%) |
Professional & Scientific | 353 (42.8%) | 472 (57.2%) |
Enterprise Management | 24 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 49 (49.0%) | 51 (51.0%) |
Educational Services | 151 (29.6%) | 359 (70.4%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 475 (26.3%) | 1,330 (73.7%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 70 (58.3%) | 50 (41.7%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 33 (13.5%) | 212 (86.5%) |
Public Administration | 140 (75.3%) | 46 (24.7%) |
Total | 3,887 (49.7%) | 3,930 (50.3%) |
Education in Gardendale
School Enrollment in Gardendale
The most common levels of schooling among the 3,414 students in Gardendale are elementary school (842 | 24.7%), college / undergraduate (668 | 19.6%), and high school (658 | 19.3%).

School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 381 | 11.2% |
Kindergarten | 173 | 5.1% |
Elementary School | 842 | 24.7% |
Middle School | 617 | 18.1% |
High School | 658 | 19.3% |
College / Undergraduate | 668 | 19.6% |
Graduate / Professional | 75 | 2.2% |
Total | 3,414 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Gardendale
Out of a total of 3,414 students who are enrolled in schools in Gardendale, 734 (21.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,680 (78.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 235 (95.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 100 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.

Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 10 (4.1%) | 235 (95.9%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 917 (85.6%) | 154 (14.4%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 611 (82.6%) | 129 (17.4%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 554 (96.5%) | 20 (3.5%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 243 (78.4%) | 67 (21.6%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 116 (47.5%) | 128 (52.5%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 100 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 Years and over | 130 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 2,680 (78.5%) | 734 (21.5%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Gardendale
Business (944 | 23.7%), science & technology (777 | 19.5%), education (516 | 13.0%), social sciences (301 | 7.6%), and liberal arts & history (250 | 6.3%) are the most common fields of study among 3,979 individuals in Gardendale who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 191 | 4.8% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 155 | 3.9% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 16 | 0.4% |
Psychology | 82 | 2.1% |
Social Sciences | 301 | 7.6% |
Engineering | 211 | 5.3% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
Science & Technology | 777 | 19.5% |
Business | 944 | 23.7% |
Education | 516 | 13.0% |
Literature & Languages | 116 | 2.9% |
Liberal Arts & History | 250 | 6.3% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 111 | 2.8% |
Communications | 149 | 3.7% |
Arts & Humanities | 160 | 4.0% |
Total | 3,979 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Gardendale
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Gardendale
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Gardendale are males with 2 vehicles (1,752, accounting for 45.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,318, making up 45.5%).

Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 44 (1.1%) | 102 (2.6%) |
1 Vehicle | 175 (4.5%) | 618 (16.1%) |
2 Vehicles | 1,752 (45.5%) | 1,318 (34.3%) |
3 Vehicles | 1,274 (33.1%) | 1,241 (32.3%) |
4 Vehicles | 507 (13.2%) | 361 (9.4%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 103 (2.7%) | 208 (5.4%) |
Total | 3,855 (100.0%) | 3,848 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Gardendale
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Gardendale are 20 to 24 minutes (1,542 commuters, 21.3%), 15 to 19 minutes (1,217 commuters, 16.8%), and 30 to 34 minutes (1,140 commuters, 15.8%).

Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 40 | 0.5% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 595 | 8.2% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 398 | 5.5% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 1,217 | 16.8% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 1,542 | 21.3% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 994 | 13.7% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 1,140 | 15.8% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 519 | 7.2% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 244 | 3.4% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 356 | 4.9% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 93 | 1.3% |
90 or more Minutes | 99 | 1.4% |
Commute Time by Sex in Gardendale
The most common commute times in Gardendale are 20 to 24 minutes (836 commuters, 23.6%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (765 commuters, 20.7%) for females.

Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 27 (0.8%) | 13 (0.4%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 261 (7.4%) | 334 (9.0%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 151 (4.3%) | 247 (6.7%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 452 (12.8%) | 765 (20.7%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 836 (23.6%) | 706 (19.1%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 476 (13.5%) | 518 (14.0%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 598 (16.9%) | 542 (14.6%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 288 (8.1%) | 231 (6.2%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 114 (3.2%) | 130 (3.5%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 210 (5.9%) | 146 (3.9%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 47 (1.3%) | 46 (1.2%) |
90 or more Minutes | 76 (2.1%) | 23 (0.6%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Gardendale
The most frequent times of departure to work in Gardendale are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (716, 20.3%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (773, 20.9%) for females.

Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 151 (4.3%) | 63 (1.7%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 186 (5.3%) | 49 (1.3%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 264 (7.5%) | 112 (3.0%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 402 (11.4%) | 321 (8.7%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 349 (9.9%) | 525 (14.2%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 716 (20.3%) | 443 (12.0%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 228 (6.5%) | 542 (14.6%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 541 (15.3%) | 773 (20.9%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 115 (3.3%) | 236 (6.4%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 200 (5.7%) | 249 (6.7%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 107 (3.0%) | 5 (0.1%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 11 (0.3%) | 83 (2.2%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 120 (3.4%) | 154 (4.2%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 146 (4.1%) | 146 (3.9%) |
Total | 3,536 (100.0%) | 3,701 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Gardendale
Occupancy by Ownership in Gardendale
Of the total 6,326 dwellings in Gardendale, owner-occupied units account for 5,148 (81.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,178 (18.6%).

Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 5,148 | 81.4% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 1,178 | 18.6% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 6,326 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Gardendale

Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 1,903 | 30.1% |
2-Person Household | 2,271 | 35.9% |
3-Person Household | 750 | 11.9% |
4+ Person Household | 1,402 | 22.2% |
Total Housing Units | 6,326 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Gardendale

Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 1,336 (70.2%) | 567 (29.8%) |
2-Person Household | 2,032 (89.5%) | 239 (10.5%) |
3-Person Household | 511 (68.1%) | 239 (31.9%) |
4+ Person Household | 1,269 (90.5%) | 133 (9.5%) |
Total Housing Units | 5,148 (81.4%) | 1,178 (18.6%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Gardendale

Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 226 (57.1%) | 170 (42.9%) |
High School Diploma | 1,201 (74.9%) | 402 (25.1%) |
College/Associate Degree | 1,511 (82.3%) | 326 (17.7%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 2,210 (88.8%) | 280 (11.2%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Gardendale

Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 940 | 14.9% |
35 to 44 Years | 1,067 | 16.9% |
45 to 54 Years | 1,150 | 18.2% |
55 to 64 Years | 1,256 | 19.9% |
65 to 74 Years | 1,095 | 17.3% |
75 to 84 Years | 608 | 9.6% |
85 Years and Over | 210 | 3.3% |
Total | 6,326 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Gardendale
Median Income by Occupancy in Gardendale

Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 5,148 (81.4%) | $87,231 |
Renter-Occupied | 1,178 (18.6%) | $49,663 |
Average | 6,326 (100.0%) | $78,719 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Gardendale

Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 27 (0.5%) | 44 (3.7%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 37 (0.7%) | 179 (15.2%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 152 (2.9%) | 78 (6.6%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 48 (0.9%) | 13 (1.1%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 55 (1.1%) | 32 (2.7%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 313 (6.1%) | 169 (14.3%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 481 (9.3%) | 81 (6.9%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 866 (16.8%) | 245 (20.8%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 1,013 (19.7%) | 231 (19.6%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 829 (16.1%) | 9 (0.8%) |
$150,000 or more | 1,327 (25.8%) | 97 (8.2%) |
Total | 5,148 (100.0%) | 1,178 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Gardendale

Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 260 (5.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$300 to $499 | 778 (15.1%) | 178 (15.1%) |
$500 to $799 | 649 (12.6%) | 155 (13.2%) |
$800 to $999 | 420 (8.2%) | 100 (8.5%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 1,383 (26.9%) | 230 (19.5%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 1,149 (22.3%) | 430 (36.5%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 292 (5.7%) | 19 (1.6%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 194 (3.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$3,000 or more | 23 (0.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 5,148 (100.0%) | 1,178 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Gardendale
Housing Structures in Gardendale

Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 5,422 | 85.7% |
Single Unit, Attached | 160 | 2.5% |
2 Unit Apartments | 16 | 0.3% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 195 | 3.1% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 104 | 1.6% |
10 or more Apartments | 205 | 3.2% |
Mobile Home / Other | 224 | 3.5% |
Total | 6,326 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Gardendale

Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 4,852 (89.5%) | 570 (10.5%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 119 (74.4%) | 41 (25.6%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (100.0%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 195 (100.0%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 104 (100.0%) |
10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 205 (100.0%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 177 (79.0%) | 47 (21.0%) |
Total | 5,148 (81.4%) | 1,178 (18.6%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Gardendale

Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 57 (1.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 14 (0.3%) | 303 (25.7%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 1,104 (21.4%) | 433 (36.8%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 2,046 (39.7%) | 396 (33.6%) |
8 or more Rooms | 1,927 (37.4%) | 46 (3.9%) |
Total | 5,148 (100.0%) | 1,178 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Gardendale

Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 2,259 (43.9%) | 317 (26.9%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 81 (1.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Electricity | 2,783 (54.1%) | 834 (70.8%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
No Fuel Used | 25 (0.5%) | 27 (2.3%) |
Total | 5,148 (100.0%) | 1,178 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Gardendale

Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 94 (1.8%) | 131 (11.1%) |
1 Vehicle | 1,182 (23.0%) | 513 (43.5%) |
2 Vehicles | 2,045 (39.7%) | 369 (31.3%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 1,827 (35.5%) | 165 (14.0%) |
Total | 5,148 (100.0%) | 1,178 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Gardendale
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Gardendale
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 1,734 | 3,414 |
Median Property Value | $194,400 | $238,800 |
Median Household Income | $59,737 | $1,167 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $466 | $23 |
Real Estate Taxes | $982 | $327 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Gardendale

Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 149 (8.6%) | 35 (1.0%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 76 (4.4%) | 93 (2.7%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 1,137 (65.6%) | 2,180 (63.8%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 299 (17.2%) | 1,055 (30.9%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 54 (3.1%) | 51 (1.5%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 19 (1.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,734 (100.0%) | 3,414 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Gardendale

Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 19 (1.1%) | 101 (3.0%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 213 (12.3%) | 45 (1.3%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 168 (9.7%) | 42 (1.2%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 202 (11.7%) | 145 (4.3%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 422 (24.3%) | 279 (8.2%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 293 (16.9%) | 444 (13.0%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 257 (14.8%) | 720 (21.1%) |
$150,000 or more | 160 (9.2%) | 572 (16.8%) |
Total | 1,734 (100.0%) | 3,414 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Gardendale

Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 478 (27.6%) | 101,212 (2,964.6%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 394 (22.7%) | 1,362 (39.9%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 305 (17.6%) | 1,075 (31.5%) |
4.0x or more | 557 (32.1%) | 463 (13.6%) |
Total | 1,734 (100.0%) | 3,414 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Gardendale

Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 447 (25.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 595 (34.3%) | 454 (13.3%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 253 (14.6%) | 1,536 (45.0%) |
Total | 1,734 (100.0%) | 3,414 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Gardendale
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gardendale

Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 1,563 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 18 Years | 2,333 (98.7%) | 30 (1.3%) |
19 to 25 Years | 1,015 (96.6%) | 36 (3.4%) |
26 to 34 Years | 1,511 (89.9%) | 169 (10.1%) |
35 to 44 Years | 2,060 (88.3%) | 272 (11.7%) |
45 to 54 Years | 1,916 (96.8%) | 64 (3.2%) |
55 to 64 Years | 1,822 (96.7%) | 63 (3.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,736 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and older | 1,299 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 15,255 (96.0%) | 634 (4.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Gardendale

Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 1,563 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 2,333 (98.7%) | 30 (1.3%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 1,015 (96.6%) | 36 (3.4%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Gardendale

Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 786 (81.6%) | 177 (18.4%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 1,728 (98.9%) | 19 (1.1%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 2,503 (96.6%) | 87 (3.4%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 3,185 (92.1%) | 272 (7.9%) |
$100,000 and over | 7,018 (99.1%) | 62 (0.9%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gardendale

Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 770 (49.3%) | 793 (50.7%) |
6 to 18 Years | 709 (30.0%) | 1,665 (70.5%) |
19 to 25 Years | 37 (3.5%) | 978 (93.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 76 (4.5%) | 1,435 (85.4%) |
35 to 44 Years | 92 (4.0%) | 2,006 (86.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 255 (12.9%) | 1,774 (89.6%) |
55 to 64 Years | 328 (17.4%) | 1,527 (81.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,624 (93.5%) | 1,107 (63.8%) |
75 Years and over | 1,260 (97.0%) | 837 (64.4%) |
Total | 5,151 (32.4%) | 12,122 (76.3%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Gardendale

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 54 (5.5%) | 31 (2.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 32 (2.9%) | 37 (2.2%) |
35 to 64 Years | 314 (10.3%) | 465 (14.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 155 (20.4%) | 211 (21.6%) |
75 Years and over | 256 (52.6%) | 341 (42.0%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Gardendale
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 144 (4.7%) | 5 (0.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 113 (14.9%) | 96 (9.8%) |
75 Years and over | 157 (32.2%) | 59 (7.3%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 38 (1.3%) | 22 (0.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 60 (7.9%) | 51 (5.2%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 43 (5.3%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 18 (1.8%) | 12 (0.8%) |
18 to 34 Years | 32 (2.9%) | 37 (2.2%) |
35 to 64 Years | 59 (1.9%) | 110 (3.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 89 (11.7%) | 2 (0.2%) |
75 Years and over | 155 (31.8%) | 66 (8.1%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 36 (3.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 107 (3.5%) | 394 (12.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 97 (12.8%) | 161 (16.5%) |
75 Years and over | 129 (26.5%) | 305 (37.6%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 7 (0.2%) | 144 (4.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 48 (6.3%) | 45 (4.6%) |
75 Years and over | 67 (13.8%) | 21 (2.6%) |
Technology Access in Gardendale
Computing Device Access in Gardendale

Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 5,089 | 80.4% |
Smartphone | 5,797 | 91.6% |
Tablet | 4,326 | 68.4% |
No Computing Device | 222 | 3.5% |
Total | 6,326 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Gardendale

Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
Broadband Home | 5,132 | 81.1% |
Cellular Data Only | 483 | 7.6% |
Satellite Internet | 442 | 7.0% |
No Internet | 528 | 8.4% |
Total | 6,326 | 100.0% |
Gardendale Summary
Gardendale is a city located in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It is a suburb of Birmingham and is part of the Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 13,893 at the 2010 census.
History
Gardendale was founded in the early 1900s as a farming community. The city was named after the Gardner family, who were among the first settlers in the area. The city was incorporated in 1955.
Geography
Gardendale is located at 33°38'25" North, 86°51'17" West (33.640278, -86.854722). According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.2 square miles, of which 11.1 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water.
Economy
Gardendale's economy is largely based on retail and services. The city is home to several large retail stores, including Walmart, Target, and Home Depot. The city also has a variety of restaurants, banks, and other businesses.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 13,893 people, 5,717 households, and 4,072 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,250.2 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 79.2% White, 16.2% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.3% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $54,945, and the median income for a family was $63,945. The per capita income for the city was $25,945. About 6.2% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.
Conclusion
Gardendale is a city located in Jefferson County, Alabama. It is a suburb of Birmingham and is part of the Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city was founded in the early 1900s as a farming community and was incorporated in 1955. The economy of Gardendale is largely based on retail and services, and the city is home to several large retail stores. As of the 2010 census, the population of Gardendale was 13,893, with a median household income of $54,945 and a median family income of $63,945.
Common Questions
What is Per Capita Income in Gardendale?
Per Capita income in Gardendale is $41,830.
What is the Median Family Income in Gardendale?
Median Family Income in Gardendale is $92,142.
What is the Median Household income in Gardendale?
Median Household Income in Gardendale is $78,719.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Gardendale?
Income or Wage Gap in Gardendale is 24.2%.
Women in Gardendale earn 75.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Gardendale?
Inequality or Gini Index in Gardendale is 0.42.
What is the Total Population of Gardendale?
Total Population of Gardendale is 16,051.
What is the Total Male Population of Gardendale?
Total Male Population of Gardendale is 7,187.
What is the Total Female Population of Gardendale?
Total Female Population of Gardendale is 8,864.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Gardendale?
There are 81.08 Males per 100 Females in Gardendale.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Gardendale?
There are 123.33 Females per 100 Males in Gardendale.
What is the Median Population Age in Gardendale?
Median Population Age in Gardendale is 39.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Gardendale
Average Family Size in Gardendale is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Gardendale
Average Household Size in Gardendale is 2.5 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Gardendale?
There are 7,964 People in the Labor Forcein in Gardendale.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Gardendale?
63.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Gardendale.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Gardendale?
Unemployment Rate in Gardendale is 1.8%.