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Chambers County

Alabama · 34,772 residents · 596.554 sq mi
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Chambers County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,875. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $103,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,772
−5%since 2000
from 36,583 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
58 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 61 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
+15%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
33K34K35K36K37K1990201020202024Chambers County
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,875
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,088
+59%since 2000
from $15,147 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.4%
US avg: 10%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,800
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$734
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $374 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.1%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
33.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+24%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.4%(22,111)
Black37.9%(13,872)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(280)
Asian0.2%(68)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.5%(22,122)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.5%(18,616)
Black38.7%(13,441)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(1,237)
Asian1.1%(385)
Other1.3%(448)
Diversity Score68.2%(23,719)
Segregation Score32.1%(11,165)
Diversity Score
68
+13%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+57%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 57.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.3%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−74.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chambers County, Alabama?

Chambers County, Alabama has about 34,772 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chambers County, Alabama?

The typical household in Chambers County, Alabama earns about $43,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chambers County, Alabama expensive?

In Chambers County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $103,800, and the typical rent is about $734 a month.

How educated are people in Chambers County, Alabama?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Chambers County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chambers County, Alabama?

About 15.4% of people in Chambers County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chambers County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Chambers County, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,104 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 9543Census Tract 9548Census Tract 9547Census Tract 9546Census Tract 9540.02Census Tract 9542Census Tract 9538Census Tract 9539Census Tract 9540.01
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 36854ZIP 36863ZIP 36862ZIP 36879ZIP 36852ZIP 36855
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