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Escambia County

Alabama · 38,319 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 $31,927. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $83,800. The poverty rate of 24.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% 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
38,319
Unchangedsince 2000
from 38,440 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
41 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 41 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+6%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
35K36K37K38K39K1990201020202024Escambia County
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,927
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,319 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,259
+13%since 2000
from $14,396 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,800
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$545
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $351 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.0%
−40.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
27.4% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+31%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.9%(24,575)
Black30.7%(11,799)
Hispanic / Latino1%(379)
Asian0.2%(93)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.6%(21,743)
2010
White, non-Hispanic61.3%(23,508)
Black31.7%(12,162)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(718)
Asian0.2%(86)
Other4.5%(1,710)
Diversity Score64.6%(24,772)
Diversity Score
65
+14%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+36%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.4%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Escambia County, Alabama?

Escambia County, Alabama has about 38,319 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Escambia County, Alabama earns about $31,927 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 $83,800, and the typical rent is about $545 a month.

How educated are people in Escambia County, Alabama?

About 10.9% 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 24.4% 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 2,801 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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