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Cost of living in Irondale summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Irondale. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Alabama. Key points include:
The cost of living in Irondale is 96 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Irondale is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Irondale is $289,626.
The median income in Irondale is $72,343.
Irondale's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Irondale Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Irondale | Alabama | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 95 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 94 | 74 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 96 | 100 |
| Transportation | 96 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 95 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Irondale, AL Weather
The average high in Irondale is 73.6° and the average low is 51.4°.
There are 78.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 56.2 inches of precipitation each year with 1.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Irondale |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 73.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 51.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 78.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 56.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Irondale Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Irondale
The current population in Irondale is 13,464. The population has increased 10.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13,464 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 13,462 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 13,455 | -0.0% |
| 2021 | 13,457 | 3.0% |
| 2020 | 13,068 | 3.4% |
| 2019 | 12,637 | 1.3% |
| 2018 | 12,474 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 12,453 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 12,388 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 12,398 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 12,399 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 12,342 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 12,323 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 12,248 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 12,180 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Irondale
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Irondale is:
58.7% White with 7,906 White residents.
28.6% African American with 3,845 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 9 American Indian residents.
0.7% Asian with 99 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.2% Other with 165 Other residents.
1.7% Two Or More with 227 Two Or More residents.
9.0% Hispanic with 1,213 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Irondale | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.7% | 63.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 28.6% | 25.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 1.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.7% | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 9.0% | 5.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Irondale
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Irondale is 49.5% female with 6,660 female residents.
Irondale is 50.5% male with 6,804 male residents.
| Gender | Irondale | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 51.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.5% | 48.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Irondale for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Irondale completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Irondale completed 9-12th grade.
23.0% of adults in Irondale completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Irondale completed some college.
4.0% of adults in Irondale completed associate's degree.
22.0% of adults in Irondale completed bachelor's degree.
15.0% of adults in Irondale completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Irondale completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Irondale completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Irondale | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 15.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Irondale, Alabama
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6.3% of households in Irondale earn Less than $10,000.
1.7% of households in Irondale earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.8% of households in Irondale earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.8% of households in Irondale earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.9% of households in Irondale earn $35,000 to $49,999.
21.3% of households in Irondale earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.0% of households in Irondale earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.0% of households in Irondale earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.6% of households in Irondale earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.5% of households in Irondale earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Irondale | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.3% | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.7% | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.8% | 8.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.8% | 8.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.9% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.3% | 16.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.0% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.0% | 15.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.6% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.5% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
