Alabama

AL · 67 counties · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Key Statistics

Total Population
Rank #24 of 52
55th percentile
Median Household Income
$63,999 −14.8% vs nat'l
Rank #46 of 52
12th percentile
Poverty Rate
15.6% +24.0% vs nat'l
Rank #45 of 52
14th percentile
Median Home Value
$209,900 −25.5% vs nat'l
Rank #45 of 52
14th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.4% −15.8% vs nat'l
Rank #45 of 52
14th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.7% −11.9% vs nat'l
Rank #22 of 52
59th percentile

At a Glance

70.2% Homeownership
90.8% Insured
28.4% Bachelor's+

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Highest Income Counties in Alabama

# County Median Income
1 Shelby County $97,961
2 Madison County $86,499
3 Limestone County $83,629
4 Baldwin County $78,775
5 Elmore County $78,243
6 St. Clair County $77,463
7 Autauga County $72,481
8 Morgan County $68,845
9 Coffee County $68,353
10 Jefferson County $66,388

Lowest Income Counties in Alabama

# County Median Income
67 Greene County $29,200
66 Bullock County $31,310
65 Sumter County $33,310
64 Dallas County $35,627
63 Lowndes County $37,052
62 Perry County $37,654
61 Hale County $39,250
60 Wilcox County $40,640
59 Conecuh County $41,327
58 Monroe County $42,292

About Alabama

Alabama has a total population of 5,086,768, making it the 24th most populous state in the United States. The state comprises 67 counties.

The median household income in Alabama is $63,999, ranking 46th among all states and territories. The poverty rate is 15.6% and the unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.

Housing in Alabama has a median home value of $209,900 with a homeownership rate of 70.2%. Renters pay a median gross rent of $1,007 per month.

All data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates for 2024. Values are estimates and subject to margin of error.

All Counties in Alabama