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Emerald Mountain

Alabama · 2,561 residents · 16.09 sq mi
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Emerald Mountain is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,563. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $227,500. Poverty is rare here, at 0.7% of residents. Households here earn about 106% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
40% 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
2,561
+13%vs 2011
vs 2,259 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
159 / sq mi
+13%vs 2011
vs 140 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
38.4
−7%vs 2011
vs 41.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20244K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,563
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $89,621 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,034
−2%vs 2011
vs $38,744 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
64.2%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.7%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.278
−1%vs 2011
vs 0.281 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services13%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$227,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $226,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$954
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,086 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
79.0%
−10.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.7% in 2011
8.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.5% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.6%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.2%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+4%vs 2011
vs 2.5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(2,024)
Black8.9%(200)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.1%(25)
Other0.4%(10)
Diversity Score23.7%(534)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(2,198)
Black11%(281)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(42)
Asian0.6%(16)
Other0.3%(7)
Diversity Score30.1%(771)
Diversity Score
30
+27%vs 2011
vs 24 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.0%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 98.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.3%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
−2%vs 2011
vs 27.0 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.4% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 1.8% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.9% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.8%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.2%
−5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.9% in 2011
Female
48.7%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.1% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.9% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
30.1%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emerald Mountain, Alabama?

Emerald Mountain, Alabama has about 2,561 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Emerald Mountain, Alabama earns about $86,563 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 $227,500, and the typical rent is about $954 a month.

How educated are people in Emerald Mountain, Alabama?

About 40.0% 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 0.7% of people in Emerald Mountain, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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