Covington County, Alabama
AL · FIPS 01039 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 37,628 | — | #1,267 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $52,456 | -30.2% | #2,634 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.3 years | +11.3% | #1,110 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $152,100 | -46.0% | #2,204 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $746 | -35.9% | #2,492 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.2% | +52.3% | #2,593 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Covington County has a population of 37,628, making it the #1,267 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.3 years, which is 11.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Covington County is $52,456, ranking #2,634 out of 3,222 counties — 30.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.2% and unemployment stands at 5.2%.
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The median home value in Covington County is $152,100 (-46.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $746/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.3%.
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90.6% of residents in Covington County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.2% below the national rate.
About Covington County, Alabama
Covington County, Alabama has a total population of 37,628, making it the 1,267th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Covington County is 43.3 years, which is 11.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Covington County is $52,456, which ranks #2,634 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 30.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2%.
The median home value in Covington County is $152,100, 46.0% below the national median. Renters in Covington County pay a median gross rent of $746 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Covington County, 17.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 49.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.8 min.
Covington County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 82.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (11.9%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
All data for Covington 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.