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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Crenshaw County

Alabama · 13,635 residents · 608.865 sq mi
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Crenshaw County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,460. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $30,800. The poverty rate of 24.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

13,635
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 13,665 in 2000
1990 – 2025
22 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 22 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.1
−7%vs 2000
vs 38.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
13K13K14K14K14K1990201020202024Crenshaw County
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Section 02

Income & economy

$16,460
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,054 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,848
−39%vs 2000
vs $14,565 in 2000
US average: $14,340
24.3%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$30,800
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $48,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$193
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $279 in 2000
US average: $450
74.6%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.7% in 2000
25.4% rent
1.9
+1%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(10,042)
Black24.7%(3,369)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(87)
Asian0.1%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.2%(6,586)
1990
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(10,054)
Black26%(3,551)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(41)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other0.2%(22)
Diversity Score49%(6,683)
49
+2%vs 2000
vs 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.4%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
51.3%
−8.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.4%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.6 min
−5%vs 2000
vs 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Crenshaw County, Alabama?

Crenshaw County, Alabama has about 13,635 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Crenshaw County, Alabama earns about $16,460 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crenshaw County, Alabama expensive?

In Crenshaw County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $30,800, and the typical rent is about $193 a month.

How educated are people in Crenshaw County, Alabama?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Crenshaw County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crenshaw County, Alabama?

About 24.3% of people in Crenshaw County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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

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