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Cardiff

Alabama · 55 residents · 0.209 sq mi
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Cardiff has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,714. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 27 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $53,000. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 27% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
55
−33%since 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
263 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 392 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.8
+12%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1142731041351990201020202024Cardiff
2024125
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,714
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,107 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,034
−31%since 2000
from $16,067 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
44.8%
+36.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information27.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food11.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,000
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$792
+127%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.2%
−58.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
4.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−6%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(77)
Black6.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.3%(12)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(52)
Black5.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.9%(7)
Diversity Score
13
−10%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
41.5%
−25.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
94.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 94.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.8%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
25.0%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cardiff, Alabama?

Cardiff, Alabama has about 55 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cardiff, Alabama?

The typical household in Cardiff, Alabama earns about $30,714 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cardiff, Alabama expensive?

In Cardiff, Alabama, the median home is worth about $53,000, and the typical rent is about $792 a month.

How educated are people in Cardiff, Alabama?

About 4.9% of adults age 25 and over in Cardiff, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cardiff, Alabama?

About 44.8% of people in Cardiff, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cardiff, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Cardiff, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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