City · Alabama
Foley, Alabama
Foley, city, in Baldwin County, Alabama. Foley had 30,354 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 46.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 20,335 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 24,026 (±57). GEOID 0126992.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
30,354
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 20,335 · ACS 2020-2024: 24,026 ±57
Median household income
$66,336
±$7,152 (90% margin)
Alabama: $63,999
Median home value
$289,300
±$19,365 (90% margin)
Alabama: $209,900
Median gross rent
$1,242
±$119 (90% margin)
Alabama: $1,007
Where is Foley and what county is it in?
Foley is a city in Baldwin County, Alabama. It covers 35.3 square miles of land, 577 residents per square mile in 2020.
Foley is in the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Foley, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 30,354 people lived in Foley on July 1, 2025, up 46.5% since 2020, faster than Alabama (+3.3%). The 2020 Census counted 20,335 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 24,026 (±57).
| Measure | Foley | Baldwin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 24,026 ±57 | 246,989 | +5,493 |
| Households | 11,293 ±705 | 98,574 | +3,203 |
| Average household size | 2.10 ±0.13 | 2.47 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 12,440 ±608 | 132,258 | +2,804 |
Foley's population since 2000
From 7,590 in 2000 to 30,354 in 2025: up 299.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Foley as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Foley?
The median resident of Foley is 52.7 years old; 15.6% are under 18 and 32.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 76.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 9.3%. 6.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Foley | Baldwin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.7 ±3.9 | 43.9 | +5.7 |
| Under 18 years | 15.6% ±3.6 pts | 21.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 32.3% ±3.8 pts | 21.7% | – |
| Male | 48.1% ±2.7 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.3% ±2.1 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 76.2% ±5.7 pts | 80.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.3% ±3.1 pts | 8.0% | −5.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±1.8 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3% ±1.3 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±2.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.6% ±2.1 pts | 4.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.7% ±4.4 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.8% ±2.3 pts | 10.1% | – |
| With a disability | 18.9% ±3.7 pts | 13.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.1% ±3.8 pts | 8.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.1% ±2.8 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.6% ±4.0 pts | 33.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.2% ±1.9 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.9% ±3.6 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.8% ±2.0 pts | 3.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Foley earn?
Half of Foley's 11,293 households earn less than $66,336 a year (±$7,152), against $78,775 in Baldwin County and $63,999 in Alabama. In 2015-2019 the median was $53,675 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $12,661 after inflation. 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Foley | Baldwin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,336 ±$7,152 | $78,775 | +$12,661 |
| Mean household income | $79,867 ±$7,127 | $103,378 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,105 ±$3,651 | $42,357 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.0% ±4.1 pts | 10.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.0% ±11.4 pts | 14.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.6% ±2.4 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.8% ±3.3 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.0% ±3.8 pts | 90.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Foley?
Owners occupy 70.9% of Foley's occupied homes and renters 29.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $289,300 by its owner (±$19,365). The median renter pays $1,242 a month including utilities, and 52.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Foley | Baldwin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $289,300 ±$19,365 | $316,900 | +$70,729 |
| Median gross rent | $1,242 ±$119 | $1,277 | +$190 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 52.1% ±11.8 pts | 38.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,426 ±$82 | $1,613 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.9% ±5.4 pts | 77.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 29.1% ±5.4 pts | 22.4% | – |
| Housing units | 12,440 ±608 | 132,258 | +2,804 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.6% ±4.6 pts | 24.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.1% ±5.0 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.0% ±2.9 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 6.3% ±2.1 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 26.9% ±5.4 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.3% ±1.9 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.7% ±2.9 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Foley building?
Builders took permits for 352 new housing units in Foley in 2025 (302 in single-family houses), 11.6 per 1,000 residents against 3.7 across Alabama.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Foley work and get to work?
79.3% of Foley's workers drive alone and 10.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.7 minutes.
| Measure | Foley | Baldwin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.5% ±4.1 pts | 58.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% ±2.7 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 79.3% ±4.5 pts | 79.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.1% ±2.9 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.2% ±0.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.5% ±3.2 pts | 11.6% | +4.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.7 min ±3.5 | 27.0 min | +4.3 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Foley?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Foley, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $59,381 (Tract 115.03) to $76,491 (Tract 115.04).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 115.03Baldwin County | 8,188 | $59,381 |
| Tract 115.01Baldwin County | 8,826 | $61,694 |
| Tract 115.04Baldwin County | 8,081 | $76,491 |
| Tract 114.11Baldwin County | 6,897 | $65,607 |
| Tract 114.09Baldwin County | 5,558 | $91,275 |
| Tract 114.10Baldwin County | 8,715 | $68,673 |
| Tract 116.01Baldwin County | 6,617 | $59,634 |
| Tract 114.12Baldwin County | 4,034 | $84,010 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Foley) · Census block assignment files
How does Foley compare with other places in Alabama?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Foley is the 1,350th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 22nd-most populous of 463 in Alabama.
Foley ranks 119th of 305 places in Alabama with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 22nd | 463 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 3rd | 257 |
| Residents per square mile | 96th | 311 |
| Median household income | 119th | 305 |
| Per capita income | 77th | 311 |
| Median home value | 37th | 304 |
| Median gross rent | 49th | 274 |
| Poverty rate | 203rd | 258 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 100th | 295 |
| Median age | 11th | 309 |
| Owner-occupied share | 148th | 310 |
| Work from home | 55th | 138 |
| Travel time to work | 158th | 310 |
Foley's figures with every place in Alabama (CSV)
Every place in Alabama, sortable · Compare Foley with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Foley?
9 of the 57 figures for Foley on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Foley are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Foley.