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Smoke Rise

Alabama · 1,825 residents · 5.725 sq mi
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Smoke Rise is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,446. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $177,100. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 70% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% 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
1,825
+4%since 2000
from 1,750 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
319 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 306 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.4
+10%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Smoke Rise
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,446
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,295 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,909
+31%since 2000
from $21,245 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.327
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance14%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$177,100
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
63.6%
−32.8 ptssince 2000
from 96.4% in 2000
7.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
2.5
+12%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,720)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(13)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,777)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(13)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other3.2%(59)
Diversity Score10.7%(195)
Diversity Score
11
+1374%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+9%since 2000
from 27.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 91.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.8%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Female
47.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.1%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smoke Rise, Alabama?

Smoke Rise, Alabama has about 1,825 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Smoke Rise, Alabama?

The typical household in Smoke Rise, Alabama earns about $71,446 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Smoke Rise, Alabama expensive?

In Smoke Rise, Alabama, the median home is worth about $177,100.

How educated are people in Smoke Rise, Alabama?

About 25.5% of adults age 25 and over in Smoke Rise, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Smoke Rise, Alabama?

About 0.0% of people in Smoke Rise, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Smoke Rise, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Smoke Rise, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 534 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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