Chambers County, Alabama Demographics 2026
Chambers County, Alabama has a population of 34,192, the 34th most populous county in Alabama. The median household income is $49,656 and the median home value is $135,800. The poverty rate is 15.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Chambers County Quick Facts
How Chambers County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,450 | 34,192 | -0.7% |
| Median household income | $49,295 | $49,656 | +0.7% |
| Median home value | $129,700 | $135,800 | +4.7% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 53 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Chambers County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley | 10,277 | $51,661 | 14.9% | $140,800 |
| Lanett | 6,814 | $42,357 | 19.1% | $95,600 |
| La Fayette | 2,633 | $32,601 | 33.4% | $85,900 |
| Huguley | 2,577 | $43,750 | 10.8% | $141,500 |
| Fredonia | 329 | N/A | 76.3% | $237,500 |
| Abanda | 257 | $115,388 | 0.0% | $415,500 |
| Cusseta | 148 | $80,385 | 23.6% | N/A |
| Five Points | 139 | N/A | 15.8% | $119,800 |
| Penton | 93 | N/A | 31.2% | $221,400 |
| Standing Rock | 56 | $44,167 | 28.6% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Chambers County is located in Alabama with a total population of 34,192. It is the 34th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Chambers County is 41.3 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Chambers County is $49,656. This is 22% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 38% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.7%. This is about the same as the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 9% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $135,800. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Chambers County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 70.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Chambers County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 53.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 38.4%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.
Education
14.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% 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 83.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Chambers 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 Chambers County, Alabama?
Chambers County has a population of 34,192, making it the 34th most populous county in Alabama.
What is the median income in Chambers County?
The median household income in Chambers County is $49,656 with a poverty rate of 15.7%.
How many cities are in Chambers County, Alabama?
Chambers County contains 10 Census-designated places.