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Geiger

Alabama · 170 residents · 0.945 sq mi
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Geiger has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,729. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $88,600. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 27% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
170
+6%since 2000
from 161 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
180 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 170 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.0
+23%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1141872613344081990201020202024Geiger
2024174
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,729
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,917 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,957
+4%since 2000
from $8,585 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
−37.1 ptssince 2000
from 41.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information34.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,600
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$492
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.3%
−53.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
19.1%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+22%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic24.7%(42)
Black72.4%(123)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score51.8%(88)
Diversity Score
52
−1%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.5%
+30.9 ptssince 2000
from 41.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.9 min
+166%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
95.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 89.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.8%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
59.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.8%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Geiger, Alabama?

Geiger, Alabama has about 170 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Geiger, Alabama?

The typical household in Geiger, Alabama earns about $30,729 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Geiger, Alabama expensive?

In Geiger, Alabama, the median home is worth about $88,600, and the typical rent is about $492 a month.

How educated are people in Geiger, Alabama?

About 1.3% 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 4.0% 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 113 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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