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Geraldine

Alabama · 896 residents · 3.822 sq mi
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Geraldine has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $110,100. The poverty rate of 26.5% is well above the national figure. 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 40.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
896
+14%since 2000
from 786 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
234 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 206 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
−3%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7318971K1K1K1990201020202024Geraldine
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,833
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,028 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,460
−5%since 2000
from $18,330 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,100
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$355
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.2%
−37.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
38.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+17%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(767)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(8)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(829)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.9%(62)
Diversity Score20.9%(187)
Diversity Score
21
+2051%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+30%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 91.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% 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
8.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.9%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.0%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Geraldine, Alabama?

Geraldine, Alabama has about 896 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Geraldine, Alabama?

The typical household in Geraldine, Alabama earns about $30,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Geraldine, Alabama expensive?

In Geraldine, Alabama, the median home is worth about $110,100, and the typical rent is about $355 a month.

How educated are people in Geraldine, Alabama?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Geraldine, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Geraldine, Alabama?

About 26.5% of people in Geraldine, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Geraldine, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Geraldine, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 100 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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