Coffee County, Alabama Demographics 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
Coffee County, Alabama has a population of 54,920, the 26th most populous county in Alabama. The median household income is $68,353 and the median home value is $188,600. The poverty rate is 16.7%.
Coffee County Quick Facts
How Coffee 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 | 51,662 | 54,920 | +6.3% |
| Median household income | $68,473 | $68,353 | No clear change (-0.2%) |
| Median home value¹ | $181,406 | $188,600 | No clear change (+4.0%) |
| Median gross rent | $988 | $1,018 | No clear change (+3.0%) |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 67.5%
- Black: 15.6%
- Hispanic: 9.8%
- Asian: 1.1%
- Other: 0.2%
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 53 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < HS: 12.9%
- HS Diploma: 30.1%
- Some College: 21.2%
- Associate's: 13.2%
- Bachelor's: 12.3%
- Graduate+: 10.1%
Cities & Places in Coffee County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | 29,505 | $73,125 | 16.5% | $202,900 |
| Elba | 3,468 | $44,792 | 23.8% | $114,500 |
| New Brockton | 1,430 | $72,212 | 20.4% | $207,600 |
| Kinston | 704 | $43,036 | 20.6% | $70,500 |
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Population Overview
Coffee County is located in Alabama with a total population of 54,920. It is the 26th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Coffee County is 39.0 years. This is about the same as the state median of 39.3 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Coffee County is $68,353. This is 7% higher than the state median of $63,999. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.7%. This is 7% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 8% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $188,600. Housing costs are 10% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Coffee County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 70.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Coffee County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 15.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (9.8% vs 5.6%).
Education
22.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% 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 87.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Coffee 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 Coffee County, Alabama?
Coffee County has a population of 54,920, making it the 26th most populous county in Alabama.
What is the median income in Coffee County?
The median household income in Coffee County is $68,353 with a poverty rate of 16.7%.
How many cities are in Coffee County, Alabama?
Coffee County contains 4 Census-designated places.