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Crenshaw County

Alabama · 13,906 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 $35,140. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $71,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,906
+2%since 2000
from 13,665 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
23 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 22 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.7
+5%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K14K14K14K1990201020202024Crenshaw County
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,140
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,054 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,793
+36%since 2000
from $14,565 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,900
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$473
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $279 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.0%
−41.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
26.7% rent
Vacancy rate
16.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+11%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(10,020)
Black23.3%(3,241)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(204)
Asian1.4%(189)
Other2.1%(296)
Diversity Score53.7%(7,461)
Diversity Score
54
+11%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.7%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+11%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.8%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crenshaw County, Alabama?

Crenshaw County, Alabama has about 13,906 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Crenshaw County, Alabama earns about $35,140 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 $71,900, and the typical rent is about $473 a month.

How educated are people in Crenshaw County, Alabama?

About 10.1% 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 17.7% of people in Crenshaw County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crenshaw County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Crenshaw County, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 271 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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