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
60th
Median Household Income $48,225 -35.8% #2,863 / 3,222
11th
Median Age 40.6 years +4.4% #1,907 / 3,222
41th
Median Home Value $136,500 -51.6% #2,432 / 3,222
24th
Median Gross Rent $766 -34.1% #2,362 / 3,222
27th
Poverty Rate 20.0% +58.9% #2,673 / 3,222
17th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.2%
Native Born
0.8%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$48,225 −35.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,863 of 3,222
11th percentile
Per Capita Income
$23,983 −41.9% vs nat'l
Rank #3,016 of 3,222
6th percentile
Poverty Rate
20.0% +58.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,673 of 3,222
17th percentile
Unemployment Rate
10.0% +89.1% vs nat'l
Rank #3,098 of 3,222
4th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.5% −59.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,984 of 3,222
7th percentile
Mean Commute Time
27.6 min +0.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,350 of 3,222
58th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$136,500 −51.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,432 of 3,222
24th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$766 −34.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,362 of 3,222
27th percentile
Homeownership Rate
70.9% +10.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,172 of 3,222
33th percentile
70.9% Homeownership

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Health

90.8% of residents in Escambia County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.0% below the national rate.

90.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
90.8% −1.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,985 of 3,222
38th percentile

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.