Escambia County, Alabama
AL · FIPS 01053 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 36,629 | — | #1,303 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $48,225 | -35.8% | #2,863 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.6 years | +4.4% | #1,907 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $136,500 | -51.6% | #2,432 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $766 | -34.1% | #2,362 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.0% | +58.9% | #2,673 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Escambia County has a population of 36,629, making it the #1,303 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Escambia County is $48,225, ranking #2,863 out of 3,222 counties — 35.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.0% and unemployment stands at 10.0%.
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The median home value in Escambia County is $136,500 (-51.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $766/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.9%.
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90.8% of residents in Escambia County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.0% below the national rate.
About Escambia County, Alabama
Escambia County, Alabama has a total population of 36,629, making it the 1,303rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Escambia County is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Escambia County is $48,225, which ranks #2,863 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 35.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 10.0%.
The median home value in Escambia County is $136,500, 51.6% below the national median. Renters in Escambia County pay a median gross rent of $766 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Escambia County, 13.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 59.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.6 min.
Escambia County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 60.0% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (29.4%) and Two or More Races (4.8%).
All data for Escambia 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.