COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Covington County

Alabama · 37,631 residents · 1,030.571 sq mi

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Covington County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,336. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $52,900.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 39.8

US median: 35.2

Less educated

12% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

37,631

+3%since 1990

from 36,478 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

37 / sq mi

+3%since 1990

from 35 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

39.8

+10%since 1990

from 36.2 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202438K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$26,336

+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $18,394 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$15,365

+65%since 1990

from $9,315 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

18.4%

−3.6 ptssince 1990

from 22.0% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$52,900

+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $35,000 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$340

+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $233 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

77.7%

+2.0 ptssince 1990

from 75.7% in 1990

22.3% rent

Afford Score

2.0

+6%since 1990

from 1.9 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic86.3%(31,496)

Black13.1%(4,788)

Hispanic / Latino0.3%(99)

Asian0.1%(54)

Diversity Score30.2%(11,006)

2000

White, non-Hispanic85.7%(32,247)

Black12.3%(4,618)

Hispanic / Latino0.8%(292)

Asian0.2%(64)

Diversity Score29.2%(11,005)

Diversity Score

−3%since 1990

from 30 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

12.2%

+3.1 ptssince 1990

from 9.1% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

68.4%

+11.1 ptssince 1990

from 57.3% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

4.4%

+1.4 ptssince 1990

from 3.1% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

16.0 min

−10%since 1990

from 17.8 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Covington County, Alabama?

Covington County, Alabama has about 37,631 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Covington County, Alabama earns about $26,336 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Covington County, Alabama expensive?

In Covington County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $52,900, and the typical rent is about $340 a month.

How educated are people in Covington County, Alabama?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Covington County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Covington County, Alabama?

About 18.4% of people in Covington County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Covington County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Covington County, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,153 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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