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
617
540
565
824
200