Autauga County, Alabama

AL · FIPS 01001 Republican

Located in Alabama, Autauga County has a population of 59,947 residents and a median age of 39.0 years, making it the #896 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 11.3%. The median home value is $207,200, and the median household income is $72,481, which is 4% below the national median.

59,947
Population
#896 of 3,222
$72,481
Median Income
-3.6% #1,013 of 3,222
39.0 years
Median Age
+0.3% #2,374 of 3,222
11.3%
Poverty Rate
-10.4% #1,087 of 3,222

Demographics

Autauga County has a population of 59,947, making it the #896 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.0 years, which is 0.3% above the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.4%
Native Born
2.6%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Autauga County is $72,481, ranking #1,013 out of 3,222 counties — 3.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.3% and unemployment stands at 2.3%.

Income#1,013
$72,481
-3.6%
vs nation
69th percentile
Per Capita#818
$40,045
-2.9%
vs nation
75th percentile
Poverty#1,087
11.3%
-10.4%
vs nation
66th percentile
Unemployment#370
2.3%
-56.8%
vs nation
89th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Autauga County is $207,200 (-26.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,263/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.1%.

Home Value#1,334
$207,200
-26.5%
vs nation
59th percentile
Rent#460
$1,263
+8.6%
vs nation
86th percentile
Homeownership#1,155
77.1%
+19.7%
vs nation
64th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Autauga County, 29.1% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 13.5% below the national average, ranking #828 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.1% −13.5% vs nation
Rank #828 of 3,222
74th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Autauga County is 74.8 years. 17.7% of adults report poor or fair health and 8.2% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#1,687
74.8
-0.5%
vs nation
45th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#1,251
17.7%
-9.5%
vs nation
60th percentile
Diabetes#1,796
11.3%
+1.5%
vs nation
43th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#1,574
37.7%
+1.1%
vs nation
50th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#1,970
5.8
+3.3%
vs nation
37th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#1,328
4.3
-3.5%
vs nation
58th percentile
Uninsured Rate#1,253
8.2%
-21.8%
vs nation
60th percentile
Physical Inactivity#1,501
25.7%
-2.6%
vs nation
52th percentile
Food Insecurity#1,848
15.1%
+4.8%
vs nation
41th percentile

Substance Use

15.4% of adults in Autauga County smoke , 38.4% are obese , and 17.4% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 10.9 per 100,000.

Adult Smoking#737
15.4%
-14.2%
vs nation
77th percentile
Adult Obesity#1,550
38.4%
+1.3%
vs nation
51th percentile
Excessive Drinking#672
17.4%
-12.3%
vs nation
79th percentile
Drug Overdose Deaths#69
10.9
-66.4%
vs nation
97th percentile

Safety

The homicide rate in Autauga County is 8.1 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 15.6 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 17.9 per 100,000.

Homicide Rate#1,012
8.1
+0.6%
vs nation
34th percentile
Suicide Rate#852
15.6
-21.0%
vs nation
67th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#1,374
17.4
-2.4%
vs nation
44th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#1,340
17.9
-11.8%
vs nation
53th percentile

Families & Children

17.0% of children in Autauga County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 7.4 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 19.9 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Infant Mortality#908
7.4
+8.5%
vs nation
34th percentile
Teen Birth Rate#1,450
19.9
-9.1%
vs nation
52th percentile
Child Poverty#1,412
17.0%
-10.5%
vs nation
55th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Autauga County is 66.2%. The mean commute time is 30.0 min, which is 8.8% above the national average.

Voter Turnout
66.2% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
30.0 min +8.8% vs nation
Rank #880 of 3,222
73th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Autauga County voted Republican with a margin of 46.3%. The vote was 26.4% Dem / 72.7% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 1.9 toward Republicans .

2024 REP +46.3%
26.4% 72.7%
Dem 28,190 votes Rep
2020 REP +44.4%
27% 71.4%
Dem 27,770 votes Rep
2016 REP +49.4%
24% 73.4%
Dem 24,661 votes Rep
2012 REP +46.0%
26.6% 72.6%
Dem 23,909 votes Rep
2008 REP +47.8%
25.8% 73.6%
Dem 23,641 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

About Autauga County, Alabama

Autauga County, Alabama has a total population of 59,947, making it the 896th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Autauga County is 39.0 years, which is 0.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Autauga County is $72,481, which ranks #1,013 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3%.

The median home value in Autauga County is $207,200, 26.5% below the national median. Renters in Autauga County pay a median gross rent of $1,263 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Autauga County, 29.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 13.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.0 min.

Autauga County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 70.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (20.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.8%).

All data for Autauga County, Alabama comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.