Chambers County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Chambers County is located in Alabama with a total population of 34,450. It is the 34th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Chambers County is 41.5 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Chambers County is $49,295. This is 21% lower than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 37% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.5%. This is about average than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $129,700. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $195,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Chambers County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 69.9%.

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 39.7%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (39.7% vs 25.9%). The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

14.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% 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 83.6%.