Coffee County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Coffee County is located in Alabama with a total population of 54,231. It is the 26th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Coffee County is 38.8 years. This is 1% lower than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Coffee County is $64,672. This is 4% higher than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.6%. This is 13% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $180,300. Housing costs are 8% lower than the state median of $195,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Coffee County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% lower than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Coffee County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 15.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (9.4% vs 5.4%).

Education

21.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% 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 86.0%.