City · Alabama
Guin, Alabama
Guin, city, in Marion County, Alabama. Guin had 2,136 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,195 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,381 (±352). GEOID 0132224.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,136
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,195 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,381 ±352
Median household income
$51,117
±$14,703 (90% margin)
Alabama: $63,999
Median home value
$112,000
±$7,095 (90% margin)
Alabama: $209,900
Median gross rent
$603
±$406 (90% margin)
Alabama: $1,007
Where is Guin and what county is it in?
Guin is a city in Marion County, Alabama. It covers 15.0 square miles of land, 147 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Guin, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,136 people lived in Guin on July 1, 2025, down 3.1% since 2020, while Alabama grew 3.3%. The 2020 Census counted 2,195 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,381 (±352).
| Measure | Guin | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,381 ±352 | 29,184 | no clear change |
| Households | 834 ±122 | 10,614 | −204 |
| Average household size | 2.76 ±0.27 | 2.69 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,004 ±131 | 14,220 | −357 |
Guin's population since 2000
From 2,389 in 2000 to 2,136 in 2025: down 10.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Guin 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 Guin?
The median resident of Guin is 39.1 years old; 25.5% are under 18 and 19.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 8.7%.
| Measure | Guin | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.1 ±4.0 | 43.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.5% ±6.6 pts | 21.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.7% ±4.6 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Male | 36.0% ±4.7 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 3.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.4% ±6.9 pts | 89.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 8.7% ±6.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±1.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±2.1 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.1% ±3.1 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 26.4% ±7.2 pts | 26.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.9% ±2.7 pts | 10.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.6% ±5.2 pts | 83.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.2% ±7.4 pts | 13.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.3% ±3.1 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 95.8% ±2.3 pts | 89.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
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 Guin earn?
Half of Guin's 834 households earn less than $51,117 a year (±$14,703), against $50,088 in Marion County and $63,999 in Alabama. In 2015-2019 the median was $30,083 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $21,034 after inflation. 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Guin | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,117 ±$14,703 | $50,088 | +$21,034 |
| Mean household income | $69,413 ±$17,023 | $68,942 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,044 ±$6,220 | $27,195 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.3% ±9.3 pts | 16.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 28.8% ±18.5 pts | 23.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.8% ±7.4 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 84.7% ±7.4 pts | 88.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 79.0% ±8.1 pts | 79.0% | – |
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 Guin?
Owners occupy 65.3% of Guin's occupied homes and renters 34.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $112,000 by its owner (±$7,095).
| Measure | Guin | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $112,000 ±$7,095 | $106,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $603 ±$406 | $630 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.7% ±18.3 pts | 32.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,132 ±$66 | $1,108 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.3% ±8.5 pts | 76.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 34.7% ±8.5 pts | 23.2% | – |
| Housing units | 1,004 ±131 | 14,220 | −357 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.3% ±3.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±12.7 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.9% ±8.3 pts | 63.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.2% ±2.4 pts | 22.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4% ±1.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.1% ±2.9 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.3% ±3.0 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.1% ±3.1 pts | 4.2% | – |
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 Guin building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Guin in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 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 Guin work and get to work?
90.6% of Guin's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 18.2 minutes.
| Measure | Guin | Marion County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.6% ±10.1 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 11.2% ±8.5 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 90.6% ±5.7 pts | 85.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.0% ±5.0 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.9% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.1% ±2.2 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.2 min ±3.2 | 25.9 min | no clear change |
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 Guin?
No census tract lies mostly in Guin; 3 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9646Marion County | 3,064 | $51,789 |
| Tract 9647.02Marion County | 3,254 | $42,794 |
| Tract 9645Marion County | 2,005 | $48,281 |
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 Guin) · Census block assignment files
How does Guin compare with other places in Alabama?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Guin is the 7,446th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 180th-most populous of 463 in Alabama.
Guin ranks 184th 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 | 180th | 463 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 202nd | 257 |
| Residents per square mile | 279th | 311 |
| Median household income | 184th | 305 |
| Per capita income | 219th | 311 |
| Median home value | 250th | 304 |
| Poverty rate | 126th | 258 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 151st | 295 |
| Median age | 162nd | 309 |
| Owner-occupied share | 198th | 310 |
| Travel time to work | 300th | 310 |
Guin's figures with every place in Alabama (CSV)
Every place in Alabama, sortable · Compare Guin 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 Guin?
22 of the 57 figures for Guin 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 Guin 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 Guin.