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Cedar Bluff

Alabama · 1,948 residents (2025 est.) · 4.809 sq mi
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Cedar Bluff has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $204,800. The poverty rate of 29.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,629
+11%since 2000
from 1,467 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
339 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 305 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.5
+5%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,948 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Cedar Bluff
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,500
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,211 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,289
+62%since 2000
from $16,864 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.1%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
−1%since 2010
from 0.442 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$204,800
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$642
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
31.2% rent
Vacancy rate
29.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+83%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(1,270)
Black11.2%(164)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(13)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.5%(403)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(1,381)
Black8.8%(143)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(10)
Asian1.4%(22)
Other4.5%(73)
Diversity Score33.9%(553)
Diversity Score
34
+23%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.4%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+19%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.8%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
47.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2012
from 18.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.3%
−77.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.4%
+18.7 ptssince 2017
from 66.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 99.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cedar Bluff, Alabama?

Cedar Bluff, Alabama has about 1,629 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cedar Bluff, Alabama?

The typical household in Cedar Bluff, Alabama earns about $52,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cedar Bluff, Alabama expensive?

In Cedar Bluff, Alabama, the median home is worth about $204,800, and the typical rent is about $642 a month.

How educated are people in Cedar Bluff, Alabama?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Cedar Bluff, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cedar Bluff, Alabama?

About 29.3% of people in Cedar Bluff, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cedar Bluff, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Cedar Bluff, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 442 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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