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Geneva County

Alabama · 27,554 residents (2025 est.) · 574.485 sq mi
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Geneva County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,771. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $130,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,887
+4%since 2000
from 25,764 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
47 / sq mi
+4%since 2009
from 45 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
43.7
+11%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:27,554 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
23K24K25K26K27K1990201020202024Geneva County
202427K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.2%(1,395)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.4%(1,712)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.3%(1,692)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196%(1,623)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.2%(1,401)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411%(2,949)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.8%(3,161)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.1%(3,528)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.8%(3,974)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.8%(3,182)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.3%(1,692)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.1%(578)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,771
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,448 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,592
+89%since 2000
from $14,620 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
−7%since 2010
from 0.456 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,700
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$784
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $319 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
21.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+8%since 2009
from 2.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
50
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Geneva County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(22,181)
Black10.6%(2,725)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(453)
Asian0.1%(32)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(21,643)
Black8.4%(2,265)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(1,437)
Asian0.6%(168)
Other5.1%(1,374)
Diversity Score
42
+30%since 2009
from 33 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
8
+5%since 2020
from 7 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4%(1,079)
Puerto Rican0.6%(155)
Argentine0.3%(74)
Guatemalan0.1%(25)
Cuban0.1%(19)
Asian origin
Korean0.6%(160)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0%(2)
Ancestry
English15.5%(4,174)
Irish11.8%(3,175)
American10.7%(2,883)
German9.6%(2,586)
Scottish1.6%(430)
Italian1.3%(349)
Scotch-Irish1.3%(341)
French0.9%(233)
Welsh0.7%(181)
Portuguese0.5%(142)
British0.5%(137)
Dutch0.5%(136)
+ 20 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.3%(83)
Swedish0.3%(76)
Norwegian0.2%(45)
Slovak0.1%(26)
Lithuanian0.1%(25)
Austrian0.1%(20)
Greek0.1%(15)
West Indian0.1%(14)
Romanian0%(12)
Russian0%(11)
Finnish0%(9)
Danish0%(8)
Belgian0%(4)
Slovene0%(4)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.9%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+43%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 57.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.5%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2012
from 23.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.5%
−72.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.6%
+15.3 ptssince 2017
from 64.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 96.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.8%(2,775)
Married54.5%(5,865)
Widowed3.6%(389)
Divorced16.1%(1,732)
Women 15+
Never married20.8%(2,357)
Married50.3%(5,694)
Widowed14.2%(1,611)
Divorced14.7%(1,665)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Geneva County, Alabama?

Geneva County, Alabama has about 26,887 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Geneva County, Alabama earns about $52,771 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Geneva County, Alabama expensive?

In Geneva County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $130,700, and the typical rent is about $784 a month.

How educated are people in Geneva County, Alabama?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Geneva County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Geneva County, Alabama?

About 19.2% of people in Geneva County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Geneva County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Geneva County, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,240 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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