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Cusseta

Alabama · 155 residents (2025 est.) · 2.625 sq mi
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Cusseta has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,385. Population has declined 4% since 2023. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
54% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
148
−4%since 2023
from 154 in 2023
2009 – 2025
Population density
56 / sq mi
−4%since 2023
from 59 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
50.5
−9%since 2023
from 55.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:155 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2009 – 2024
286297131166200920202024Cusseta
2024148
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,385
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $78,977 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,778
−4%since 2023
from $37,110 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 58.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 24.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
+3%since 2023
from 0.392 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information27.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade22.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,042
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,058 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 58.9% in 2023
45.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 23.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(127)
Black2.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino11%(17)
Asian3.9%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score38.2%(59)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(127)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(18)
Asian2%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score31.1%(46)
Diversity Score
31
−19%since 2023
from 38 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 23.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 80.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+6%since 2023
from 21.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
97.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 97.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 59.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 43.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 43.5% in 2023
Female
58.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 56.5% in 2023
Foreign born
3.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 20.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 95.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 97.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cusseta, Alabama?

Cusseta, Alabama has about 148 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cusseta, Alabama?

The typical household in Cusseta, Alabama earns about $80,385 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cusseta, Alabama expensive?

In Cusseta, Alabama, the typical rent is about $1,042 a month.

How educated are people in Cusseta, Alabama?

About 22.3% of adults age 25 and over in Cusseta, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cusseta, Alabama?

About 23.6% of people in Cusseta, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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