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Cedar Bluff

Virginia · 1,137 residents · 2.09 sq mi
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Cedar Bluff has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,610. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $85,300. Households here earn about 39% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
1,137
+5%since 2000
from 1,085 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
544 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 519 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.9
+4%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Cedar Bluff
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,610
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,080
+14%since 2000
from $16,664 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information26.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing5.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,300
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$597
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.2%
−38.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
31.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.4%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+3%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,070)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(18)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,124)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.7%(8)
Diversity Score
1
−59%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
+6%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% 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
10.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.2%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
Female
60.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cedar Bluff, Virginia?

Cedar Bluff, Virginia has about 1,137 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cedar Bluff, Virginia?

The typical household in Cedar Bluff, Virginia earns about $37,610 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cedar Bluff, Virginia expensive?

In Cedar Bluff, Virginia, the median home is worth about $85,300, and the typical rent is about $597 a month.

How educated are people in Cedar Bluff, Virginia?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Cedar Bluff, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cedar Bluff, Virginia?

About 11.8% of people in Cedar Bluff, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cedar Bluff, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Cedar Bluff, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 158 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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