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Cardiff

Alabama · 52 residents · 0.209 sq mi
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Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 30 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $50,000. The poverty rate of 47.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
52
−37%since 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
249 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 392 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.5
−9%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1142731041351990201020202024Cardiff
2024125
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$17,035
+6%since 2000
from $16,067 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.2%
+31.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
47.8%
+39.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information27.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food11.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,000
−47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
10.5% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(50)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.2%(5)
Diversity Score
9
−35%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+72%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 94.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.7%
+37.6 ptssince 2011
from 29.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.2%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
39.1%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.2%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 96.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cardiff, Alabama?

Cardiff, Alabama has about 52 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Cardiff, Alabama expensive?

In Cardiff, Alabama, the median home is worth about $50,000.

How educated are people in Cardiff, Alabama?

About 13.6% 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 47.8% 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 6 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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