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Cedar Bluff

Alabama · 1,845 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 $31,382. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $102,400. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,845
+26%since 2000
from 1,467 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
384 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 305 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.6
+18%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Cedar Bluff
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,382
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,211 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,152
+31%since 2000
from $16,864 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$502
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
36.5% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+53%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(1,577)
Black7.6%(140)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(30)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other2.3%(43)
Diversity Score28.1%(518)
Diversity Score
28
+2%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+23%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 53.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.8%
−74.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cedar Bluff, Alabama?

Cedar Bluff, Alabama has about 1,845 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cedar Bluff, Alabama earns about $31,382 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 $102,400, and the typical rent is about $502 a month.

How educated are people in Cedar Bluff, Alabama?

About 19.0% 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 11.9% 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 658 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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

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