Bullock County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Bullock County, Alabama has a population of 10,058, the 64th most populous county in Alabama. The median household income is $31,310 and the median home value is $81,700. The poverty rate is 33.3%.

Bullock County Quick Facts

Population 10,058

Median Household Income $31,31090% MOE ±$9,971

Median Home Value $81,70090% MOE ±$17,694

Poverty Rate 33.3%90% MOE ±6.9 pts

Unemployment Rate 7.2%90% MOE ±4.6 pts

Median Age 43.0 years90% MOE ±2.4 years

Homeownership Rate 66.6%90% MOE ±4.4 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 8.1%90% MOE ±2.5 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 74.8%

Cities/Places 2

Population 10,058 64th of 67

Median Income $31,310 51% lower than state

Poverty Rate 33.3%

Unemployment 7.2%

How Bullock 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	10,248	10,058	-1.9%
Median household income	$46,502	$31,310	No clear change (-32.7%)
Median home value¹	$86,519	$81,700	No clear change (-5.6%)
Median gross rent	$805	$556	-30.9%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Bullock

$31,310

$63,999

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Bullock

$81,700

$209,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 43.9%

$25K-$50K 22.1%

$50K-$100K 24.0%

$100K+ 10.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

14.6%

$10K-$15K

13.3%

$15K-$20K

8.9%

$20K-$25K

7.2%

$25K-$30K

5.2%

$30K-$35K

4.0%

$35K-$40K

4.1%

$40K-$45K

4.8%

$45K-$50K

4.1%

$50K-$60K

8.2%

$60K-$75K

10.2%

$75K-$100K

5.6%

$100K-$125K

6.6%

$125K-$150K

0.8%

$150K-$200K

0.9%

$200K+

1.7%

Employment

7.2% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

41.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.6%

Renter 33.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $556/mo 21.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.6%

18-34

18.8%

35-54

29.0%

55-74

24.9%

75+

6.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 53 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Bullock County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Union Springs	3,248	$26,250	41.3%	$80,400
Midway	503	$61,893	14.0%	$121,400

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Population Overview

Bullock County is located in Alabama with a total population of 10,058. It is the 64th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bullock County is 43.0 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bullock County is $31,310. This is 51% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 61% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 33.3%. This is 113% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 7.2%. This is 54% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $81,700. Housing costs are 61% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Bullock County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bullock County is Black or African American, making up 69.5% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 21.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (21.0%) is well below the state average of 63.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (69.5% vs 25.6%). The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

8.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 71% lower 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 74.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Bullock 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 Bullock County, Alabama?

Bullock County has a population of 10,058, making it the 64th most populous county in Alabama.

What is the median income in Bullock County?

The median household income in Bullock County is $31,310 with a poverty rate of 33.3%.

How many cities are in Bullock County, Alabama?

Bullock County contains 2 Census-designated places.