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Geiger

Alabama · 152 residents (2025 est.) · 0.945 sq mi
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Geiger has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 66.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. Households here earn about 39% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 66.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
90% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
174
+8%since 2000
from 161 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
184 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 170 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
66.2
+85%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:152 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1141872613344081990201020202024Geiger
2024174
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,917 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,306
+137%since 2000
from $8,585 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
1.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−35.4 ptssince 2000
from 41.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.228
−38%since 2010
from 0.371 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information29.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade20.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
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
$825
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
10.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.0%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic29.8%(48)
Black70.2%(113)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.3%(84)
2024
White, non-Hispanic28.2%(49)
Black58.6%(102)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.5%(20)
Diversity Score70.4%(123)
Diversity Score
70
+35%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.1%
+38.5 ptssince 2000
from 41.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.6 min
+144%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.4%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
45.2%
+35.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.9%
−19.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.6%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
5.6%
−55.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
66.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.6%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.2%
+16.2 ptssince 2012
from 11.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−65.3 ptssince 2013
from 71.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
61.8%
+22.2 ptssince 2017
from 39.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Geiger, Alabama?

Geiger, Alabama has about 174 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Geiger, Alabama?

The typical household in Geiger, Alabama earns about $38,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Geiger, Alabama expensive?

In Geiger, Alabama, the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Geiger, Alabama?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Geiger, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Geiger, Alabama?

About 5.7% of people in Geiger, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Geiger, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Geiger, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 109 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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