Autauga County, Alabama Demographics 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
Autauga County, Alabama has a population of 59,947, the 22nd most populous county in Alabama. The median household income is $72,481 and the median home value is $207,200. The poverty rate is 11.3%.
Autauga County Quick Facts
How Autauga County Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 55,380 | 59,947 | +8.2% |
| Median household income | $72,281 | $72,481 | No clear change (+0.3%) |
| Median home value¹ | $190,144 | $207,200 | +9.0% |
| Median gross rent | $1,213 | $1,263 | No clear change (+4.1%) |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 70.6%
- Black: 20.4%
- Hispanic: 3.8%
- Asian: 1.1%
- Other: 0.2%
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 53 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < HS: 8.7%
- HS Diploma: 33.7%
- Some College: 21.2%
- Associate's: 7.3%
- Bachelor's: 15.4%
- Graduate+: 13.7%
Cities & Places in Autauga County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Level | 4,170 | $93,134 | 5.9% | $240,300 |
| Marbury | 1,570 | $83,558 | 13.6% | $179,600 |
| Autaugaville | 809 | $49,643 | 8.5% | $144,000 |
| Billingsley | 115 | $44,479 | 27.0% | $113,900 |
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Population Overview
Autauga County is located in Alabama with a total population of 59,947. It is the 22nd most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Autauga County is 39.0 years. This is about the same as the state median of 39.3 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Autauga County is $72,481. This is 13% higher than the state median of $63,999. It is also 10% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.3%. This is 28% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.4%. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $207,200. Housing costs are 1% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Autauga County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 70.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Autauga County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 20.4%.
Education
29.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Autauga County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Alabama and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Autauga County, Alabama?
Autauga County has a population of 59,947, making it the 22nd most populous county in Alabama.
What is the median income in Autauga County?
The median household income in Autauga County is $72,481 with a poverty rate of 11.3%.
How many cities are in Autauga County, Alabama?
Autauga County contains 4 Census-designated places.