Cedar Bluff-Gaylesville CCD, Cherokee County, Alabama Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Cedar Bluff-Gaylesville CCD, Alabama, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Cedar Bluff-Gaylesville CCD, Alabama. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Cedar Bluff-Gaylesville CCD, Alabama. The estimated population of Cedar Bluff-Gaylesville CCD, Alabama is 7,364 people, with a median age of 47.1.

We can look at the total population in Cedar Bluff-Gaylesville CCD over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,364
+2.76%
+3.63%
2020
7,166
+5.62%
-
2019
6,785
-5.83% -
2018
7,205
+1.39%
-
2017
7,106
- -

Population of Cedar Bluff-Gaylesville CCD, Alabama by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
92.9%
94.2%
-1.38%
Black/African American
4.1%
4.5%
-8.89%
Native
0.5%
0.2%
+150.00%
Hispanic
0.5%
0.6%
-16.67%
Asian
0.4%
0.2%
+100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.4%
0.2%
+600.00%
Other
0.2%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Cedar Bluff-Gaylesville CCD, Alabama by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 47.1 -7.1% 45.3 -5.23% 48.5 -5.83%
2020 50.7 +1.2% 47.8 0% 51.5 +0.59%
2019 50.1 +3.94% 47.8 +2.58% 51.2 +2.81%
2018 48.2 +0.84% 46.6 +0.43% 49.8 +1.22%
2017 47.8 - 46.4 - 49.2 -

The median age of Cedar Bluff-Gaylesville CCD, Alabama gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 552 -2.46% 294 +43.64% 491 432
10 to 19 372 +26.78% 443 -26.14% 453 330
20 to 29 450 -0.38% 317 +16.33% 440 343
30 to 39 255 +39.49% 384 -5.02% 356 347
40 to 49 340 -2.24% 290 +28.47% 330 369
50 to 59 627 +15.11% 657 0.019999999999998% 716 625
60 to 69 716 -13.83% 573 -2.88% 616 535
70+ 391 +12.44% 445 +25.06% 434 547

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Cedar Bluff-Gaylesville CCD, Alabama is $40,361.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Cedar Bluff-Gaylesville CCD.

  • Under 25
    $86,042.00
  • 25 to 44
    $63,007.00
  • 45 to 64
    $48,125.00
  • 65 and over
    $27,184.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Cedar Bluff-Gaylesville CCD, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Cedar Bluff-Gaylesville CCD, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Cedar Bluff-Gaylesville CCD, Alabama is currently $58,476.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.18% of households in Cedar Bluff-Gaylesville CCD are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Cedar Bluff-Gaylesville CCD against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    24.34%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    32.25%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.05%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.31%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.12%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.75%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.18%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Cedar Bluff-Gaylesville CCD is $23,949.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Cedar Bluff-Gaylesville CCD by the total population of Cedar Bluff-Gaylesville CCD.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Cedar Bluff-Gaylesville CCD, Alabama, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Cedar Bluff-Gaylesville CCD to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    8.45%
  • Bachelor's degree
    14.42%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.24%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    60.26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.62%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Cedar Bluff-Gaylesville CCD that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Cedar Bluff-Gaylesville CCD over the age of 16 is 5,990.

Of those people, a total of 47.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Cedar Bluff-Gaylesville CCD is 45.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 332 28.30% 44.70%
20 to 24 years 430 56.70% 11.10%
25 to 29 years 353 75.60% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 317 74.10% 8.50%
35 to 44 years 743 76.00% 3.00%
45 to 54 years 970 65.10% 3.00%
55 to 59 years 713 50.40% 1.40%
60 to 64 years 749 45.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,014 8.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 369 2.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Cedar Bluff-Gaylesville CCD. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 5,698 47.10% 4.50%
Black or African American 179 62.00% 2.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 36 55.60% 25.00%
Asian 27 44.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 16 50.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 34 0.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 27 51.90% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,671 47.10% 4.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Cedar Bluff-Gaylesville CCD as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Cedar Bluff-Gaylesville CCD is 2,705, with median earnings of $39,516.00.

Women in Cedar Bluff-Gaylesville CCD, Alabama earning approximately 79.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,705 $39,516.00
Male 1,511 $42,201.00
Female 1,194 $33,729.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 141 $80,848.00
Business and Financial 60 $63,333.00
Computer and Mathematical 10 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 38 $32,738.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 4 $0.00
Community and Social Service 18 $0.00
Legal 9 $0.00
Educational and Library 152 $57,404.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 35 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 304 $56,294.00
Healthcare Support 43 $26,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 11 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 93 $13,563.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 59 $8,750.00
Personal Care and Service 179 $41,437.00
Sales 209 $26,484.00
Office and Administrative Support 162 $34,345.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 154 $40,781.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 165 $51,993.00
Production 561 $33,555.00
Transportation and Material Moving 132 $34,516.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 90 $82,045.00 51 $14,471.00
Business and Financial 44 $63,939.00 16 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 28 $0.00 10 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 18 $0.00
Legal 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 57 $62,417.00 95 $55,721.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 35 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 304 $56,294.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 43 $26,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 20 $0.00 73 $14,688.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 25 $24,236.00 34 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 151 $0.00 28 $20,417.00
Sales 53 $83,417.00 156 $11,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 11 $32,708.00 151 $34,618.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 154 $40,781.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 165 $51,993.00 0 $0.00
Production 388 $45,900.00 173 $30,491.00
Transportation and Material Moving 129 $34,637.00 3 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,757 households in Cedar Bluff-Gaylesville CCD, with an average household size of 2.67 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,930 families in Cedar Bluff-Gaylesville CCD with an average family size of 3.27 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,677 107 146 827
Average Household Size 3.16 4.85 4.34 1.11
Total Families 1,677 107 146 0
Average Household Size 3.09 4.79 4.28 0

Poverty

Of the 1,930 families in Cedar Bluff-Gaylesville CCD, 12.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Cedar Bluff-Gaylesville CCD:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,339 housing units in Cedar Bluff-Gaylesville CCD, Alabama.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,757 63.54%
Vacant 1,582 36.46%

7.49% of the total 4,339 housing units in Cedar Bluff-Gaylesville CCD are rental units. This is approximately 325 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,216 are occupied by the owner - or 51.07% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Cedar Bluff-Gaylesville CCD is $596.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Cedar Bluff-Gaylesville CCD that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    216
  • Less than $500
    117
  • $500 to $999
    154
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    18
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    36
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Cedar Bluff-Gaylesville CCD is $118,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Cedar Bluff-Gaylesville CCD that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    484
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    519
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    282
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    405
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    266
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    216
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    35
  • $1,000,000 or more
    9

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Cedar Bluff-Gaylesville CCD. The chart below shows the number of properties in Cedar Bluff-Gaylesville CCD that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    248
  • 1940 to 1949
    61
  • 1950 to 1959
    158
  • 1960 to 1969
    409
  • 1970 to 1979
    489
  • 1980 to 1989
    734
  • 1990 to 1999
    979
  • 2000 to 2009
    906
  • 2010 to 2013
    343
  • 2014 or later
    12

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Cedar Bluff-Gaylesville CCD that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    148
  • 1 vehicle available
    523
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,067
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,019

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Cedar Bluff-Gaylesville CCD get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Cedar Bluff-Gaylesville CCD that commute to work in a particular way.

34.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Cedar Bluff-Gaylesville CCD.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    66
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    198
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    124
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    407
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    154
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    277
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    294
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    126
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    87
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    451
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    228
  • 90 or more minutes
    170

Summary

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