Population 59 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Emerald Mountain
Household size in Emerald Mountain
| Period | Emerald Mountain | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.09 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.41 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.69 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.15 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Emerald Mountain average 2.69 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Alabama as a whole, where it has 2.56 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.54, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Emerald Mountain
| Period | Emerald Mountain | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.0 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.7 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.4 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.4 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.4 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.4, Emerald Mountain is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees.
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 Emerald Mountain
| Period | Emerald Mountain | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −8.6 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Emerald Mountain: 5.9% of households, against 11.6% 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 Emerald Mountain
Renters in Emerald Mountain
| Period | Emerald Mountain | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.0% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.4% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −11.7 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Emerald Mountain is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 31.8% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%.
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 Emerald Mountain
| Period | Emerald Mountain | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.9% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.9% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Emerald Mountain: 11.9% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Still, the rate is lower than in Alabama overall (13.5%).
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 Emerald Mountain
| Period | Emerald Mountain | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1995 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Emerald Mountain is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1990, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole.
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 Emerald Mountain
| Period | Emerald Mountain | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $701 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $700 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $852 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $954 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$252 | +$375 | +$606 |
The median renter in Emerald Mountain pays $954 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 19.7% 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 Emerald Mountain
Bachelor's degrees in Emerald Mountain
| Period | Emerald Mountain | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.4% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.9% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.8% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.8% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Emerald Mountain: 23.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 Emerald Mountain
| Period | Emerald Mountain | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.5% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.8% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.7% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.1% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Emerald Mountain is a bit above the national rate: 91.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%.
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 Emerald Mountain
| Period | Emerald Mountain | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 0.6% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Emerald Mountain is close to the national rate: 5.3% of the labor force, against 5.4%. 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).
Emerald Mountain 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Mountain | 2.69 | 47.4 | 5.9% | 12.4% | 11.9% | 1990 | $954 | 23.8% | 91.1% | 5.3% |
| Ware | 3.10 | 41.9 | 8.1% | 4.8% | 3.6% | 2004 | $998 | 32.3% | 91.3% | 1.8% |
| Redland | 2.83 | 40.7 | 5.6% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 2002 | $944 | 33.6% | 95.8% | 2.2% |
| Brassell | 2.78 | 37.8 | 11.9% | 8.3% | 28.8% | 2004 | $2,056 | 32.8% | 79.9% | 4.7% |
| Tysonville | 2.33 | 64.7 | 2.0% | 12.0% | 17.3% | 1976 | $1,048 | 12.3% | 70.1% | 4.3% |
| Merry | 2.87 | 36.4 | 11.4% | 13.3% | 5.5% | 2003 | $1,598 | 58.7% | 96.4% | 0.4% |
| Pike Road | 2.89 | 37.9 | 15.2% | 17.5% | 5.4% | 2007 | $1,745 | 54.2% | 96.6% | 1.2% |
| Cecil | 2.84 | 44.7 | 6.8% | 7.7% | 7.9% | 2010 | $1,443 | 68.9% | 98.3% | 0.2% |
| Milstead | 2.56 | 47.3 | 9.8% | 23.2% | 14.6% | 1987 | $883 | 21.7% | 92.4% | 6.6% |
| Kent | 2.36 | 48.1 | 5.9% | 7.4% | 8.4% | 1993 | $927 | 30.3% | 87.1% | 3.7% |
| Shorter | 2.78 | 53.5 | 11.2% | 17.2% | 19.1% | 1985 | $965 | 16.9% | 80.6% | 4.4% |
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 Emerald Mountain. 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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