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Smoke Rise

Alabama · 1,661 residents · 5.725 sq mi
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Smoke Rise is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,596. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $175,900. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 99% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,661
−5%since 2000
from 1,750 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
290 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 306 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.7
+13%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Smoke Rise
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,596
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,295 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,800
+36%since 2000
from $21,245 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.5%
+26.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information26.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services13.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,900
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$975
+136%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
93.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 96.4% in 2000
6.4% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−24%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(1,572)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(24)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other1.5%(25)
Diversity Score8.3%(137)
Diversity Score
8
+1044%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
+21%since 2000
from 27.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 91.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.2%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 98.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smoke Rise, Alabama?

Smoke Rise, Alabama has about 1,661 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Smoke Rise, Alabama earns about $103,596 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 $175,900, and the typical rent is about $975 a month.

How educated are people in Smoke Rise, Alabama?

About 8.5% 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 4.8% 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 370 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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

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