Population 9,001 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Crossville
Household size in Crossville
| Period | Crossville | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.06 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.33 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.87 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.50 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.45 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Crossville are large by national standards, averaging 3.50 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 3.06 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. No other Alabama city with 5,000+ people has larger households.
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 Crossville
| Period | Crossville | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.8 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.4 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.8 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.7, Crossville is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 31.8, in line with the national trend. Only 13 of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 Crossville
| Period | Crossville | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.4% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −10.0 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in ten households in Crossville (9.4%), below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 10.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Crossville
Renters in Crossville
| Period | Crossville | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.4% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.1% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.8% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.6% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Crossville is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 66.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southeast and least common in the north.
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 Crossville
| Period | Crossville | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.1% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Crossville: 15.4% 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.
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 Crossville
| Period | Crossville | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Crossville is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1987, against 1980 nationally. The picture is much the same across Alabama. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 Crossville
| Period | Crossville | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $455 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $534 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $670 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $705 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$250 | +$375 | +$606 |
The median renter in Crossville pays $705 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $250 a month from 2006–10, a 55% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.1% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only 13 of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people have lower rents.
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 Crossville
Bachelor's degrees in Crossville
| Period | Crossville | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Crossville: 10.4% 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 down 1.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people, only five have a lower share of college graduates.
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 Crossville
| Period | Crossville | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.9% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 68.5% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 66.5% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 69.1% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About three in ten adults in Crossville never finished high school, well above the national share: only 69.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.2 points, in line with the national trend. Only one other Alabama city with 5,000+ people has a lower share of high school graduates.
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 Crossville
| Period | Crossville | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.6% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Crossville runs below the national rate: 3.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 6.0 points since 2006–10, 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).
Crossville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossville | 3.50 | 35.7 | 9.4% | 23.6% | 15.4% | 1987 | $705 | 10.4% | 69.1% | 3.7% |
| Geraldine | 2.61 | 37.9 | 6.3% | 22.6% | 16.3% | 1980 | $510 | 9.2% | 75.8% | 6.8% |
| Whiton | 3.15 | 33.6 | 4.1% | 22.4% | 29.4% | 1988 | $763 | 3.2% | 76.3% | 2.5% |
| Dawson | 2.76 | 44.4 | 8.9% | 21.6% | 19.9% | 1972 | $594 | 6.3% | 74.1% | 5.8% |
| Sardis City | 2.63 | 43.5 | 7.6% | 13.1% | 15.8% | 1980 | $892 | 19.5% | 91.3% | 3.1% |
| Copeland Bridge | 2.82 | 36.7 | 22.0% | 34.5% | 22.1% | 1977 | $553 | 11.3% | 61.9% | 1.9% |
| Albertville | 2.93 | 35.5 | 15.7% | 26.3% | 8.9% | 1984 | $880 | 17.5% | 77.6% | 5.6% |
| Boaz | 3.06 | 35.8 | 11.6% | 26.4% | 13.8% | 1983 | $782 | 15.2% | 86.0% | 4.0% |
| Keener | 2.85 | 42.9 | 13.4% | 16.2% | 22.8% | 1989 | $628 | 12.8% | 77.8% | 3.1% |
| Collinsville | 2.71 | 41.8 | 17.4% | 26.1% | 23.0% | 1979 | $590 | 9.0% | 66.1% | 2.2% |
| Crudup | 3.38 | 43.0 | 2.4% | 13.9% | 23.4% | 1994 | $727 | 13.6% | 80.7% | 4.6% |
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 Crossville. 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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