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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Randolph County

Alabama · 22,380 residents · 580.55 sq mi
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Randolph County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,675. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $59,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,380
+13%since 1990
from 19,881 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
39 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 34 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.7
+8%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,675
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,440 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,147
+56%since 1990
from $9,092 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.0%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 18.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,900
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$312
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $239 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
79.2%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 79.0% in 1990
20.8% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+12%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(15,142)
Black23.7%(4,702)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(50)
Asian0%(2)
Diversity Score45.9%(9,124)
2000
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(16,940)
Black22.1%(4,949)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(272)
Asian0.2%(50)
Diversity Score46.1%(10,309)
Diversity Score
46
Unchangedsince 1990
from 46 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.9%
+11.6 ptssince 1990
from 50.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
−1%since 1990
from 23.0 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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Compare Randolph County to nearby counties

RANDOLPH COUNTY VS
Heard County
Income$65,868+130%
Home value$186,800+212%
Population12,149−48%
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RANDOLPH COUNTY VS
Clay County
Income$55,250+93%
Home value$156,700+162%
Population14,207−39%
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RANDOLPH COUNTY VS
Cleburne County
Income$55,345+93%
Home value$165,600+176%
Population15,970−31%
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RANDOLPH COUNTY VS
Chambers County
Income$49,656+73%
Home value$135,800+127%
Population34,253+48%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Randolph County, Alabama?

Randolph County, Alabama has about 22,380 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Randolph County, Alabama earns about $28,675 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Randolph County, Alabama expensive?

In Randolph County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $59,900, and the typical rent is about $312 a month.

How educated are people in Randolph County, Alabama?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Randolph County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Randolph County, Alabama?

About 17.0% of people in Randolph County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Randolph County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Randolph County, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,499 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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5 ZIP codes
ZIP 36274ZIP 36280ZIP 36278ZIP 36276ZIP 36263
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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