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Randolph County

Alabama · 21,967 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 $45,141. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $119,500. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,967
−2%since 2000
from 22,380 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
38 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 39 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+18%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,141
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,675 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,744
+75%since 2000
from $14,147 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,500
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$640
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $312 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
25.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+27%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(16,629)
Black17.4%(3,814)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(605)
Asian0.4%(86)
Other2.8%(605)
Diversity Score47.8%(10,504)
Segregation Score25.4%(5,579)
Diversity Score
48
+4%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
25
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+32%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 56.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.7%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
−74.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Randolph County, Alabama?

Randolph County, Alabama has about 21,967 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Randolph County, Alabama earns about $45,141 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 $119,500, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in Randolph County, Alabama?

About 17.1% 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 18.8% 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 2,086 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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