City · Alabama
Valley, Alabama
Valley, city, in Chambers County, Alabama. Valley had 10,294 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 10,529 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 10,277 (±36). GEOID 0178204.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,294
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,529 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,277 ±36
Median household income
$51,661
±$6,260 (90% margin)
Alabama: $63,999
Median home value
$140,800
±$24,141 (90% margin)
Alabama: $209,900
Median gross rent
$1,016
±$154 (90% margin)
Alabama: $1,007
Where is Valley and what county is it in?
Valley is a city in Chambers County, Alabama. It covers 12.9 square miles of land, 817 residents per square mile in 2020.
Valley is in the LaGrange, GA-AL micropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (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 Valley, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 10,294 people lived in Valley on July 1, 2025, down 1.4% since 2020, while Alabama grew 3.3%. The 2020 Census counted 10,529 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 10,277 (±36).
| Measure | Valley | Chambers County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,277 ±36 | 34,192 | +991 |
| Households | 3,954 ±252 | 13,434 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.57 ±0.16 | 2.50 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,795 ±269 | 16,435 | no clear change |
Valley's population since 2000
From 9,198 in 2000 to 10,294 in 2025: up 11.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Valley 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 Valley?
The median resident of Valley is 34.1 years old; 24.5% are under 18 and 16.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 53.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 37.0%. 3.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Valley | Chambers County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.1 ±2.7 | 41.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.5% ±3.5 pts | 20.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.0% ±2.9 pts | 20.3% | – |
| Male | 49.6% ±3.1 pts | 47.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.6% ±2.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 53.0% ±4.6 pts | 53.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 37.0% ±4.9 pts | 38.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5% ±2.2 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.7% ±2.3 pts | 2.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.5% ±2.8 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.6% ±2.2 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 21.6% ±4.1 pts | 20.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.6% ±3.4 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.7% ±3.6 pts | 83.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.1% ±4.5 pts | 14.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.7% ±3.0 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.7% ±3.6 pts | 92.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.3% ±1.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
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 Valley earn?
Half of Valley's 3,954 households earn less than $51,661 a year (±$6,260), against $49,656 in Chambers County and $63,999 in Alabama. In 2015-2019 it was $58,762 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Valley | Chambers County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,661 ±$6,260 | $49,656 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $64,329 ±$6,665 | $65,288 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,070 ±$2,310 | $27,725 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.9% ±3.7 pts | 15.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.4% ±9.2 pts | 21.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.9% ±5.1 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.2% ±2.3 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.5% ±3.6 pts | 82.1% | – |
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 Valley?
Owners occupy 67.5% of Valley's occupied homes and renters 32.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $140,800 by its owner (±$24,141). The median renter pays $1,016 a month including utilities, and 28.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Valley | Chambers County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $140,800 ±$24,141 | $135,800 | +$31,637 |
| Median gross rent | $1,016 ±$154 | $871 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.2% ±10.4 pts | 35.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,130 ±$73 | $1,135 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.5% ±6.4 pts | 71.8% | +17.8 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 32.5% ±6.4 pts | 28.2% | – |
| Housing units | 4,795 ±269 | 16,435 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.7% ±9.7 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.5% ±4.6 pts | 71.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.8% ±2.5 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2% ±1.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.6% ±3.9 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 16.9% ±4.1 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.8% ±3.3 pts | 7.3% | – |
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 Valley building?
Builders took permits for 92 new housing units in Valley in 2025 (36 in single-family houses), 8.9 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 Valley work and get to work?
85.8% of Valley's workers drive alone and 4.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.5 minutes.
| Measure | Valley | Chambers County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.2% ±4.6 pts | 55.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% ±2.6 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 85.8% ±4.4 pts | 85.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.6% ±3.5 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.5% ±1.9 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.5 min ±2.3 | 23.1 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 Valley?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Valley, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $43,542 (Tract 9546) to $49,515 (Tract 9547).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9546Chambers County | 4,136 | $43,542 |
| Tract 9547Chambers County | 4,431 | $49,515 |
| Tract 9543Chambers County | 4,553 | $56,818 |
| Tract 9548Chambers County | 4,511 | $45,530 |
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 Valley) · Census block assignment files
How does Valley compare with other places in Alabama?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Valley is the 3,146th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 65th-most populous of 463 in Alabama.
Valley ranks 182nd 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 | 65th | 463 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 170th | 257 |
| Residents per square mile | 61st | 311 |
| Median household income | 182nd | 305 |
| Per capita income | 218th | 311 |
| Median home value | 206th | 304 |
| Median gross rent | 91st | 274 |
| Poverty rate | 167th | 258 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 176th | 295 |
| Median age | 259th | 309 |
| Owner-occupied share | 182nd | 310 |
| Work from home | 122nd | 138 |
| Travel time to work | 254th | 310 |
Valley's figures with every place in Alabama (CSV)
Every place in Alabama, sortable · Compare Valley 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 Valley?
10 of the 57 figures for Valley 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 Valley 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 Valley.