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Emerald Mountain

Alabama · 3,310 residents · 16.09 sq mi
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Emerald Mountain is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $106,094. Population has declined 5% since 2019. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $248,800. Poverty is rare here, at 1.2% of residents. Households here earn about 104% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% 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
3,310
−5%since 2019
from 3,472 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
206 / sq mi
−5%since 2019
from 216 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+27%since 2019
from 33.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K201020202024Emerald Mountain
20244K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,094
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $87,177 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,560
+21%since 2019
from $34,312 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
75.7%
+16.9 ptssince 2019
from 58.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2019
from 8.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Information1.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$248,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $245,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2019
from 82.5% in 2019
10.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−17%since 2019
from 2.8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(2,612)
Black17.1%(592)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(97)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other4.6%(159)
Diversity Score50.3%(1,745)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(2,503)
Black14.7%(488)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(84)
Asian1.6%(53)
Other2.7%(88)
Diversity Score46.2%(1,529)
Diversity Score
46
−8%since 2019
from 50 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 44.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 93.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
30.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2019
from 22.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
−7%since 2019
from 33.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 84.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 6.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2019
from 67.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2019
from 50.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 45.4% in 2019
Female
55.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 54.6% in 2019
Foreign born
4.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 2.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 1.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emerald Mountain, Alabama?

Emerald Mountain, Alabama has about 3,310 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Emerald Mountain, Alabama earns about $106,094 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 $248,800.

How educated are people in Emerald Mountain, Alabama?

About 48.8% 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 1.2% of people in Emerald Mountain, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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