Chambers County, Alabama Demographics 2026

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

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%.

Chambers County Quick Facts

Population 34,192

Median Household Income $49,65690% MOE ±$3,919

Median Home Value $135,80090% MOE ±$16,978

Poverty Rate 15.7%90% MOE ±2.2 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.1%90% MOE ±1.6 pts

Median Age 41.3 years90% MOE ±0.9 years

Homeownership Rate 71.8%90% MOE ±2.4 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 14.9%90% MOE ±1.9 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 83.7%

Cities/Places 10

Population 34,192 34th of 67

Median Income $49,656 22% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.7%

Unemployment 5.1%

How Chambers 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	33,660	34,192	+1.6%
Median household income	$52,045	$49,656	No clear change (-4.6%)
Median home value¹	$119,502	$135,800	No clear change (+13.6%)
Median gross rent	$922	$871	No clear change (-5.5%)

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

Median Household Income

Chambers

$49,656

$63,999

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Chambers

$135,800

$209,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 25.1%

$25K-$50K 25.2%

$50K-$100K 28.5%

$100K+ 21.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.9%

$10K-$15K

7.9%

$15K-$20K

6.3%

$20K-$25K

5.1%

$25K-$30K

3.9%

$30K-$35K

6.9%

$35K-$40K

6.1%

$40K-$45K

3.5%

$45K-$50K

4.8%

$50K-$60K

8.1%

$60K-$75K

10.2%

$75K-$100K

10.2%

$100K-$125K

8.6%

$125K-$150K

4.5%

$150K-$200K

5.2%

$200K+

2.9%

Employment

5.1% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

55.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.8%

Renter 28.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $871/mo 21.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.9%

18-34

21.0%

35-54

23.4%

55-74

26.2%

75+

8.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

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.