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Yellow Bluff

Alabama · 208 residents · 0.626 sq mi
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Yellow Bluff has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $9,506. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $65,200. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 82% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
208
+15%since 2000
from 181 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
332 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 289 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
+43%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
881331792242691990201020202024Yellow Bluff
2024170
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$9,506
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $11,389 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$13,260
+42%since 2000
from $9,322 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
40.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 47.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.9%
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%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,200
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$522
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
14.4% rent
Afford Score
6.9
+95%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic5.5%(10)
Black92.3%(167)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.8%(29)
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.4%(3)
Black98.6%(205)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(5)
Diversity Score8.8%(18)
Diversity Score
9
−44%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
−21%since 2000
from 23.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
24.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
28.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 37.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.8%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−61.3 ptssince 2013
from 68.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yellow Bluff, Alabama?

Yellow Bluff, Alabama has about 208 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Yellow Bluff, Alabama?

The typical household in Yellow Bluff, Alabama earns about $9,506 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Yellow Bluff, Alabama expensive?

In Yellow Bluff, Alabama, the median home is worth about $65,200, and the typical rent is about $522 a month.

How educated are people in Yellow Bluff, Alabama?

About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in Yellow Bluff, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Yellow Bluff, Alabama?

About 40.0% of people in Yellow Bluff, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Yellow Bluff, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Yellow Bluff, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 46 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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