Demographics

Excellent schools, an abundant workforce, and progressive attitudes combine to create an outstanding quality of life for the citizens of Arab.
Named for Arad Thompson, the son of a prominent settler, the city of Arab is located high atop Brindlee Mountain in Marshall County.  Marshall County is not part of a metropolitan area. The 2010 census figures give the city of Arab a population of 8,050 people and a retail trade area of approximately 50,000.

Demographic Profile

Profile 

2015 Estimated Population 

Households 
 
Median Household Income 
 
Median Age 


Total Number of Employees 


3 Mile Radius  

11,248 
 4,586 

$41,691 

41 


4,898 


5 Mile Radius 


17,606


7,118 


$41,652 

 41 


7,554  



10 Mile Radius 



34,172



13,757 


 $42,921 



42 


 14,456

Top Employers

Company Name 

Marshall Medical Center North 

Arab City Board of Education

Atrion Medical Products 
Orchid Orthopedic Solution  
Hyco Alabama, LLC  
Arab Cartage & Express Co. 

Syncro Corporation  

Industry 

Hospital 

Education 

Medical Products 

Medical Devices 
 Hydraulic Cylinders 

Trucking Services 
 Industrial Controls  

 # of Employees 


450 


325 

 180 


142 


123 


85 

 148 

Arab School Enrollment

School Grades 
Arab Primary School K - 2 
Arab Elementary School 3 - 5 
Arab Junior High School 6 - 8 
Arab High School 9 - 12 
Snead State Community College  
# of Students Enrolled
617
540
565
824
200