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Randolph County

Alabama · 22,913 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 $34,593. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $88,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
22,913
+2%since 2000
from 22,380 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
39 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 39 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
+9%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,593
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,675 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,844
+40%since 2000
from $14,147 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,100
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$519
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $312 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.9%
−42.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
25.8% rent
Vacancy rate
27.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+22%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(16,940)
Black22.1%(4,949)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(272)
Asian0.2%(50)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.1%(10,309)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(17,280)
Black20.1%(4,604)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(649)
Asian0.2%(54)
Other1.4%(323)
Diversity Score48.7%(11,162)
Diversity Score
49
+6%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+19%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.5%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Randolph County, Alabama?

Randolph County, Alabama has about 22,913 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Randolph County, Alabama earns about $34,593 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 $88,100, and the typical rent is about $519 a month.

How educated are people in Randolph County, Alabama?

About 12.2% 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 21.5% 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 3,032 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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