Arab, Alabama
Quick Statistics
Arab is a community in Marshall County, Alabama, home to about 8,679 people spread across 13.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $36,374 a year, and a typical home is worth about $215,200. About 37.5% of adults hold a college degree, and 88.5% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 8 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Alabama towns GeoStat tracks, Arab ranks number 83 of 592 in population, number 188 in median household income, number 128 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Arab typically top out near 89°F in July, while January nights average about 33°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Union Grove, AL | 5.8 mi. | 93 |
| 2. | Baileyton, AL | 7.9 mi. | 1,039 |
| 3. | Fairview, AL | 11.6 mi. | 796 |
| 4. | Holly Pond, AL | 13.0 mi. | 782 |
| 5. | Guntersville, AL | 14.4 mi. | 8,916 |
| 6. | Eva, AL | 15.1 mi. | 845 |
| 7. | New Hope, AL | 15.1 mi. | 2,911 |
| 8. | Douglas, AL | 15.2 mi. | 1,113 |
What is the population of Arab, Alabama?
Arab has a population of about 8,679 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Arab, Alabama in?
Arab is located in Marshall County, Alabama.
What is the median home value in Arab, Alabama?
The median home value in Arab is about $215,200, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Arab, Alabama?
The median personal income in Arab is about $36,374 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Arab, Alabama?
Since 1950, 71 tornadoes have been recorded in Marshall County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Arab, Alabama?
Typical July highs run about 89 degrees and January lows about 33 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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