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Escambia County

Alabama · 36,757 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 $35,558. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $100,800. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36,757
−4%since 2000
from 38,440 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
39 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 41 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+13%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
35K36K37K38K39K1990201020202024Escambia County
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,558
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,319 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,587
+29%since 2000
from $14,396 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,800
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$606
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $351 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
30.3% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+42%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.9%(22,004)
Black29.7%(10,922)
Hispanic / Latino2%(751)
Asian0.3%(108)
Other5.3%(1,941)
Diversity Score65.5%(24,066)
Segregation Score31.2%(11,457)
Diversity Score
65
+16%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
31
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+16%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 49.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.0%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
49.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.8%
−68.1 ptssince 2013
from 79.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Escambia County, Alabama?

Escambia County, Alabama has about 36,757 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Escambia County, Alabama earns about $35,558 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 $100,800, and the typical rent is about $606 a month.

How educated are people in Escambia County, Alabama?

About 12.5% 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 23.8% 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 1,239 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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5 ZIP codes
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