Population 5,082 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Cedar Bluff
Household size in Cedar Bluff
| Period | Cedar Bluff | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.34 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.40 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.48 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in Cedar Bluff has 2.48 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.42, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Cedar Bluff
| Period | Cedar Bluff | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.7 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.4 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.5 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.3 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.5, Cedar Bluff is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age is little changed from 2006–10, while the national median rose.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Cedar Bluff
| Period | Cedar Bluff | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Cedar Bluff than nationally: 9.1%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Cedar Bluff
Renters in Cedar Bluff
| Period | Cedar Bluff | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.4% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.9% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.1% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.5% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Cedar Bluff is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 60.4% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 3.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Cedar Bluff
| Period | Cedar Bluff | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.9% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.2% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Cedar Bluff: 16.2% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 4.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Cedar Bluff
| Period | Cedar Bluff | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Cedar Bluff run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1975 against 1980.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Cedar Bluff
| Period | Cedar Bluff | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $533 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $570 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $605 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $819 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$286 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Cedar Bluff costs $819 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $286 a month since 2006–10, up 54%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 25.1% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Cedar Bluff
Bachelor's degrees in Cedar Bluff
| Period | Cedar Bluff | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.1% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Cedar Bluff: 12.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Cedar Bluff
| Period | Cedar Bluff | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.6% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.5% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.9% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.4% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Cedar Bluff never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 10.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Cedar Bluff
| Period | Cedar Bluff | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.4% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Cedar Bluff has been strong: just 1.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.5 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Cedar Bluff compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Bluff | 2.48 | 46.5 | 9.1% | 21.5% | 16.2% | 1975 | $819 | 12.6% | 83.4% | 1.4% |
| Steeleburg | 2.13 | 51.3 | 20.0% | 12.4% | 18.0% | 1978 | $692 | 16.7% | 89.8% | 2.8% |
| Wardell | 2.95 | 40.3 | 2.6% | 17.1% | 14.7% | 1983 | $816 | 32.8% | 88.1% | 0.1% |
| Pounding Mill | 2.36 | 46.4 | 8.9% | 12.1% | 9.1% | 1981 | $760 | 20.3% | 88.7% | 1.9% |
| Richlands | 2.32 | 45.9 | 9.6% | 34.4% | 17.1% | 1974 | $843 | 12.5% | 85.0% | 5.7% |
| Mouth of Laurel | 2.37 | 44.4 | 10.2% | 27.6% | 17.4% | 1972 | $806 | 9.2% | 76.5% | 2.3% |
| Doran | 2.04 | 45.7 | 26.4% | 16.2% | 27.7% | 1962 | $873 | 16.1% | 72.8% | 10.8% |
| Seaboard | 2.17 | 48.9 | 8.3% | 37.8% | 15.4% | 1969 | $878 | 12.4% | 80.9% | 2.9% |
| Raven | 2.44 | 47.9 | 9.9% | 22.9% | 27.6% | 1979 | $714 | 25.0% | 83.4% | 7.0% |
| Cliffield | 2.49 | 49.8 | 18.9% | 24.5% | 23.8% | 1973 | $678 | 12.1% | 77.4% | 1.6% |
| Gardner | 2.37 | 51.6 | 3.3% | 2.3% | 20.5% | 1978 | $899 | 7.2% | 88.3% | 2.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Cedar Bluff. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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