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Cardiff, AL
Town in Jefferson County, Alabama.
Population
125
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
598
ZIP codes
0
Cardiff and its ZIP codes
Cardiff at a glance
- Cardiff is about 6 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Cardiff.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$75,008
368,875 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,312
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$8.1B
FY 2026, $12,071 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Cardiff, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,330
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,129
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
56.6 inches of rain a year
Cities near Cardiff
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GraysvilleCity | 1.5 mi | 16.1 |
| BrooksideTown | 2.2 mi | 6.3 |
| AdamsvilleCity | 3.8 mi | 26.2 |
| Mount OliveCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 9.3 |
| ForestdaleCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 6.7 |
| MulgaTown | 7.1 mi | 0.9 |
| MinorCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.7 |
| FultondaleCity | 7.7 mi | 12.1 |
| MaytownTown | 7.8 mi | 2.7 |
| GardendaleCity | 7.9 mi | 23 |
| West JeffersonTown | 8.3 mi | 1.9 |
| EdgewaterCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 1.2 |
| McDonald ChapelCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 1.1 |
| SumitonCity | 9.3 mi | 5.8 |
| MorrisCity | 9.6 mi | 3.5 |
| Sylvan SpringsTown | 10 mi | 9.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cardiff, AL in?
- Cardiff is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Cardiff, AL?
- About 125 people live in Cardiff, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cardiff?
- Nearby places include Graysville (1.5 mi), Brookside (2.2 mi), Adamsville (3.8 mi), Mount Olive (4.1 mi), Forestdale (5.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023