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Covington County

Alabama · 37,570 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 $42,566. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% 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 $99,600. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37,570
Unchangedsince 2000
from 37,631 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
36 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 37 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.2
+11%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
36K37K37K38K38K1990201020202024Covington County
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,566
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,336 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,303
+65%since 2000
from $15,365 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,600
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$611
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
27.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+16%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(32,247)
Black12.3%(4,618)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(292)
Asian0.2%(64)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.2%(11,005)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(30,657)
Black12.1%(4,563)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(654)
Asian0.6%(240)
Other2%(749)
Diversity Score36.5%(13,727)
Segregation Score29.8%(11,213)
Diversity Score
37
+25%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+55%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.9%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.7%
−73.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Covington County, Alabama?

Covington County, Alabama has about 37,570 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Covington County, Alabama earns about $42,566 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 $99,600, and the typical rent is about $611 a month.

How educated are people in Covington County, Alabama?

About 15.6% 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 17.7% 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 1,092 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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