Geneva County, Alabama
Located in Alabama, Geneva County has a population of 26,887 residents and a median age of 43.7 years, making it the #1,583 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 19.2%. The median home value is $130,700, and the median household income is $52,771, which is 30% below the national median.
Demographics
Geneva County has a population of 26,887, making it the #1,583 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.7 years, which is 12.3% 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 Geneva County is $52,771, ranking #2,614 out of 3,222 counties — 29.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.2% and unemployment stands at 5.6%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
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Housing
The median home value in Geneva County is $130,700 (-53.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $784/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.1%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Geneva County, 13.2% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 60.7% below the national average, ranking #3,006 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Geneva County is 70.6 years. 22.6% of adults report poor or fair health and 12.1% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
18.0% of adults in Geneva County smoke , 38.2% are obese , and 16.6% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 16.3 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Geneva County is 5.4 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 18.8 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 25.9 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
27.0% of children in Geneva County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 28.8 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Geneva County is 61.5%. The mean commute time is 28.6 min, which is 3.7% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Geneva County voted Republican with a margin of 77.0%. The vote was 11.2% Dem / 88.2% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 3.2 toward Republicans .
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About Geneva County, Alabama
Geneva County, Alabama has a total population of 26,887, making it the 1,583rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Geneva County is 43.7 years, which is 12.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Geneva County is $52,771, which ranks #2,614 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 29.8% 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 5.6%.
The median home value in Geneva County is $130,700, 53.6% below the national median. Renters in Geneva County pay a median gross rent of $784 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Geneva County, 13.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 60.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.6 min.
Geneva County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 80.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (8.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.3%).
All data for Geneva 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.