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Alabaster, AL

Shelby CountyElev. 153 m
Population
33,633
Median home
$242,600
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
4
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Alabaster

Alabaster is home to roughly 33,633 residents. Alabaster sits in Shelby County. The median age is 39.5 and the median household income is $90,163. Homes carry a median value of $242,600, and about 87% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (70%). Around 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 31 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
33,633
Median age
39.5
Median household income
$90,163
Per-capita income
$40,356
Poverty rate
5.3%
High-school grad or higher
93.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.8%
Unemployment
3.3%
Avg. commute
30.9 min
Work from home
15.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White70%
Hispanic or Latino10.7%
Black14.7%
Asian1.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts47.2%
Sales & office19.9%
Service11.9%
Production, transportation & material moving11.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$242,600
Median gross rent
$1,375/mo
Owner-occupied
86.5%
Median year built
1994
Households
11,929
Avg. household size
2.79

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Alabaster has 4 public schools2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading47%
Math63%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Thompson High SchoolHighGrades 912
Thompson Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 68
Meadow View Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -13
Thompson Intermediate SchoolElementaryGrades 45

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime73% below national
Alabaster106
Alabama405
United States386
36% lower than 2019
20192023
property crime15% below national
Alabaster1,662
Alabama1,765
United States1,952
88% higher than 2019
20192023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Alabaster Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Alabaster.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Shelby County
LightningRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
LandslideRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Alabaster is in Shelby County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Alabaster sits in Shelby County. Elevation ~153 m.

Population trend
34K30K33,63320102024
Map of Alabaster
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Registered sex offenders in Alabaster, AL (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Alabaster, Alabama.

James Harrison Moore, 61
Alabaster · Shelby County · 35007
AKA James Moore, James Harrison Moore

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Alabaster — frequently asked

What is the population of Alabaster, Alabama?
Alabaster has a population of about 33,633, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Alabaster?
The median home value in Alabaster is $242,600, and the median gross rent is $1,375/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Alabaster safe? What is the crime rate?
Alabaster Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 106 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Alabaster face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Shelby County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including lightning, tornado, cold wave.
How many schools are in Alabaster?
Alabaster has 4 public schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Alabaster?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Alabaster. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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