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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Escambia County

Alabama · 38,440 residents · 945.408 sq mi
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Escambia County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,319. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $56,700. The poverty rate of 20.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% 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
38,440
+8%since 1990
from 35,518 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
41 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 38 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.9
+9%since 1990
from 33.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
35K36K37K38K39K1990201020202024Escambia County
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,319
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,472 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,396
+63%since 1990
from $8,858 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
20.9%
−7.2 ptssince 1990
from 28.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$351
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $256 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.1%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 76.4% in 1990
22.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−10%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic68.6%(24,348)
Black28.1%(9,989)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(199)
Asian0.2%(57)
Diversity Score57%(20,248)
2000
White, non-Hispanic63.9%(24,575)
Black30.7%(11,799)
Hispanic / Latino1%(379)
Asian0.2%(93)
Diversity Score56.6%(21,743)
Diversity Score
57
−1%since 1990
from 57 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.5%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 59.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
−3%since 1990
from 18.7 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 Escambia County, Alabama?

Escambia County, Alabama has about 38,440 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Escambia County, Alabama earns about $28,319 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Escambia County, Alabama expensive?

In Escambia County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $56,700, and the typical rent is about $351 a month.

How educated are people in Escambia County, Alabama?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Escambia County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Escambia County, Alabama?

About 20.9% of people in Escambia County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Escambia County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Escambia County, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,922 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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10 census tracts
Census Tract 9704Census Tract 9701Census Tract 9705Census Tract 9698.02Census Tract 9699Census Tract 9707Census Tract 9703Census Tract 9706Census Tract 9702Census Tract 9698.01
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 36426ZIP 36502ZIP 36441ZIP 36503ZIP 36543
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