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Hayden, AL

Town in Blount County, Alabama.

Population

1,389

Land area

4.3sq mi

People per sq mi

323

ZIP codes

0

Hayden and its ZIP codes

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Hayden at a glance

  • Hayden is about 3.2 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $80,125 a year, 25% more than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $230,700 (10% above Alabama) and median rent is $799 a month.

Local data for Hayden, AL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Hayden, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$80,125

Poverty rate

9.5%

Median home value

$230,700

Median rent

$799/mo

Homeownership

91.8%

Bachelor's or higher

23.4%

Median age

48.1

Average commute

36.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (142), German Americans (48), Mexican Americans (18).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Blount County. PPP loans are for Hayden.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.2%

Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$47,842

9,229 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$48,543

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$351M

FY 2026, $5,944 per person

Blount County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Hayden, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone79.3%
  • Carpooled7.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
  • Worked from home12.4%

Average one-way commute: 36.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Hayden, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

586

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

23

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 30°F

59.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Hayden, AL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.1%

U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts

Diabetes

12.6%

U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts

Smoking

15.3%

U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.2%

U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts

Cities near Hayden

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Smoke RiseCensus-designated place1.1 mi5.7
WarriorCity4.2 mi9.8
TraffordTown5.1 mi2.7
County LineTown5.9 mi0.8
KimberlyCity6.6 mi7.3
ColonyTown7.9 mi2.2
MorrisCity8.9 mi3.5
Locust ForkTown9.5 mi3.9
Garden CityTown10 mi2.3
NectarTown12 mi1.8
PinsonCity12 mi11.9
RemlapCensus-designated place13 mi16.3
Dodge CityTown13 mi3.5
HancevilleCity13 mi4.4
Mount OliveCensus-designated place14 mi9.3
GardendaleCity14 mi23

Frequently asked questions

What county is Hayden, AL in?
Hayden is in Blount County, Alabama.
What is the population of Hayden, AL?
About 1,389 people live in Hayden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Hayden?
Nearby places include Smoke Rise (1.1 mi), Warrior (4.2 mi), Trafford (5.1 mi), County Line (5.9 mi), Kimberly (6.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023