Escambia County, Alabama
Located in Alabama, Escambia County has a population of 36,629 residents and a median age of 40.6 years, making it the #1,303 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 20.0%. The median home value is $136,500, and the median household income is $48,225, which is 36% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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 Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
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 Trend
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Education
In Escambia County, 13.5% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 59.9% below the national average, ranking #2,984 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Escambia County is 70.1 years. 25.7% of adults report poor or fair health and 12.4% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
21.7% of adults in Escambia County smoke , 43.5% are obese , and 14.6% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 49.3 per 100,000.
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Safety
The homicide rate in Escambia County is 13.2 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 22.4 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 24.4 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
29.0% of children in Escambia County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 8.8 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 38.2 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Escambia County is 55.9%. The mean commute time is 27.6 min, which is 0.0% above the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Escambia County voted Republican with a margin of 46.3%. The vote was 26.6% Dem / 72.9% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 8.9 toward Republicans .
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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.