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Cedar Bluff

Alabama · 1,820 residents · 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 $31,131. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $98,500. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,820
+24%since 2000
from 1,467 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
378 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 305 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.0
+14%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Cedar Bluff
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,131
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,211 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,813
+12%since 2000
from $16,864 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services4.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,500
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$482
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.5%
−33.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
34.6% rent
Vacancy rate
29.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+48%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(1,558)
Black9.9%(181)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(22)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other3%(54)
Diversity Score32.2%(586)
Diversity Score
32
+17%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+45%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% 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
6.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.7%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
48.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cedar Bluff, Alabama?

Cedar Bluff, Alabama has about 1,820 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cedar Bluff, Alabama earns about $31,131 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 $98,500, and the typical rent is about $482 a month.

How educated are people in Cedar Bluff, Alabama?

About 8.6% 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 24.5% 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 633 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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