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Blue Springs

Alabama · 84 residents · 2.896 sq mi
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Blue Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,393. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 37 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $60,000. With a median age of 62.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 62.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
84
−31%since 2000
from 121 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
29 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 42 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
62.5
+59%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
74871011141281990201020202024Blue Springs
2024100
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,393
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,540
+48%since 2000
from $17,224 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information32.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade22.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
7.5% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+12%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(120)
Black0.8%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81%(68)
Black8.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(2)
Asian4.8%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score35.6%(30)
Diversity Score
36
+1637%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+36%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.7%
−30.6 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.4%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
56.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−90.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blue Springs, Alabama?

Blue Springs, Alabama has about 84 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blue Springs, Alabama?

The typical household in Blue Springs, Alabama earns about $48,393 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blue Springs, Alabama expensive?

In Blue Springs, Alabama, the median home is worth about $60,000.

How educated are people in Blue Springs, Alabama?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Blue Springs, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blue Springs, Alabama?

About 11.9% of people in Blue Springs, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blue Springs, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Blue Springs, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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