Chambers County, Alabama

AL · FIPS 01017 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 34,192 #1,360 / 3,222
58th
Median Household Income $49,656 -33.9% #2,789 / 3,222
13th
Median Age 41.3 years +6.2% #1,699 / 3,222
47th
Median Home Value $135,800 -51.8% #2,443 / 3,222
24th
Median Gross Rent $871 -25.1% #1,601 / 3,222
50th
Poverty Rate 15.7% +25.0% #2,078 / 3,222
36th

Demographics

Chambers County has a population of 34,192, making it the #1,360 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.9%
Native Born
2.1%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Chambers County is $49,656, ranking #2,789 out of 3,222 counties — 33.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.7% and unemployment stands at 5.1%.

Median Household Income
$49,656 −33.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,789 of 3,222
13th percentile
Per Capita Income
$27,725 −32.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,731 of 3,222
15th percentile
Poverty Rate
15.7% +25.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,078 of 3,222
36th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.1% −3.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,090 of 3,222
35th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.9% −55.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,832 of 3,222
12th percentile
Mean Commute Time
25.6 min −7.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,799 of 3,222
44th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Chambers County is $135,800 (-51.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $871/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.8%.

Median Home Value
$135,800 −51.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,443 of 3,222
24th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$871 −25.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,601 of 3,222
50th percentile
Homeownership Rate
71.8% +11.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,049 of 3,222
36th percentile
71.8% Homeownership

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Health

89.0% of residents in Chambers County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.9% below the national rate.

89.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
89.0% −2.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,362 of 3,222
27th percentile

About Chambers County, Alabama

Chambers County, Alabama has a total population of 34,192, making it the 1,360th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Chambers County is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Chambers County is $49,656, which ranks #2,789 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 33.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1%.

The median home value in Chambers County is $135,800, 51.8% below the national median. Renters in Chambers County pay a median gross rent of $871 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Chambers County, 14.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 55.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.6 min.

Chambers County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 53.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (38.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.0%).

All data for Chambers 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.