Bullock County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Bullock County is located in Alabama with a total population of 10,157. It is the 64th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bullock County is 40.4 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bullock County is $36,723. This is 41% lower than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 53% lower. The poverty rate stands at 25.7%. This is 64% 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 5.9%. This is 22% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $79,400. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $195,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Bullock County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 63.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bullock County is Black or African American, making up 71.2% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 21.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (21.1%) is well below the state average of 63.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (71.2% vs 25.9%). The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

9.0% 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 68% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 74.0%.