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Geneva County

Alabama · 26,790 residents · 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 $34,140. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $77,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% 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
26,790
+4%since 2000
from 25,764 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
47 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 45 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.0
+7%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
23K24K25K26K27K1990201020202024Geneva County
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,140
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,448 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,351
+26%since 2000
from $14,620 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,200
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$522
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $319 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.4%
−41.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
25.2% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+14%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(22,181)
Black10.6%(2,725)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(453)
Asian0.1%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.1%(7,247)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(22,692)
Black9.4%(2,523)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(920)
Asian0.2%(64)
Other1.6%(426)
Diversity Score32.9%(8,813)
Diversity Score
33
+17%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+40%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% 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
4.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.6%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Geneva County, Alabama?

Geneva County, Alabama has about 26,790 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Geneva County, Alabama earns about $34,140 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 $77,200, and the typical rent is about $522 a month.

How educated are people in Geneva County, Alabama?

About 8.0% 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 16.3% 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 3,143 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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