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Emerald Mountain

Alabama · 3,535 residents · 16.09 sq mi
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Emerald Mountain is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $123,347. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $321,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 93% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,535
+4%since 2023
from 3,387 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
220 / sq mi
+4%since 2023
from 211 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
41.6
+26%since 2023
from 33.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K201020202024Emerald Mountain
20244K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$123,347
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $125,341 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,031
+2%since 2023
from $48,962 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 80.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.369 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$321,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $294,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 96.7% in 2023
3.9% rent
Vacancy rate
1.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 19.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+11%since 2023
from 2.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(2,639)
Black16.1%(546)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(156)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other1.1%(36)
Diversity Score45.6%(1,544)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(2,690)
Black18.4%(650)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(151)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(44)
Diversity Score48.1%(1,702)
Diversity Score
48
+6%since 2023
from 46 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 41.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 94.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 16.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
−1%since 2023
from 24.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 73.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% 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
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 71.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 68.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 43.0% in 2023
Female
55.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 57.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
25.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 23.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 95.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 97.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emerald Mountain, Alabama?

Emerald Mountain, Alabama has about 3,535 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emerald Mountain, Alabama?

The typical household in Emerald Mountain, Alabama earns about $123,347 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Emerald Mountain, Alabama expensive?

In Emerald Mountain, Alabama, the median home is worth about $321,300.

How educated are people in Emerald Mountain, Alabama?

About 43.0% of adults age 25 and over in Emerald Mountain, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Emerald Mountain, Alabama?

About 2.2% of people in Emerald Mountain, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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