Emerald Mountain, AL

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Emerald Mountain

Neighborhood

Elmore, AL

Redland Bluffs / John Lee Acres

Brassell / Eastwood Villa

Brassell Bottom / Mitylene

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Emerald Mountain

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

43.0%

Households with Children

49.4%

School Enrollment K-12

526

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.8%
School Age (5-17): 28.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 14.8%
Working Age (35-54): 33.7%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 8.8%
Seniors (65+): 10.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 6.4%
High School / GED: 13.8%
Some College or Associate's: 36.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 43.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 39.8%
Single Parents: 9.6%
Couples & Adults: 33.1%
Living Alone: 17.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 18.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 60.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 39.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 47.4%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 52.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 40.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 55.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 3.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 98.0%
Spanish: 2.0%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.1%
Elementary (1-4): 7.5%
Middle School (5-8): 7.4%
High School (9-12): 14.9%
College / Graduate: 8.2%
Not Enrolled: 60.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources