Conecuh County, Alabama Demographics 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
Conecuh County, Alabama has a population of 11,275, the 61st most populous county in Alabama. The median household income is $41,327 and the median home value is $105,300. The poverty rate is 27.9%.
Conecuh County Quick Facts
How Conecuh 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 | 12,394 | 11,275 | -9.0% |
| Median household income | $46,566 | $41,327 | No clear change (-11.3%) |
| Median home value¹ | $99,687 | $105,300 | No clear change (+5.6%) |
| Median gross rent | $660 | $834 | +26.4% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 50.0%
- Black: 44.9%
- Hispanic: 1.0%
- Asian: 0.1%
- Other: 0.1%
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+)
- < HS: 10.7%
- HS Diploma: 46.4%
- Some College: 21.5%
- Associate's: 8.0%
- Bachelor's: 7.5%
- Graduate+: 5.9%
Cities & Places in Conecuh County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen | 3,404 | $40,700 | 39.0% | $98,700 |
| Castleberry | 279 | $21,923 | 17.6% | $51,400 |
| Repton | 170 | $23,438 | 37.1% | $82,200 |
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Population Overview
Conecuh County is located in Alabama with a total population of 11,275. It is the 61st most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Conecuh County is 46.7 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 39.3 years. 11.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Conecuh County is $41,327. This is 35% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 49% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 27.9%. This is 78% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 8.7%. This is 85% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $105,300. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Conecuh County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 70.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Conecuh County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 50.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 44.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (44.9% vs 25.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 5.6%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.
Education
13.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% 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 89.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Conecuh 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 Conecuh County, Alabama?
Conecuh County has a population of 11,275, making it the 61st most populous county in Alabama.
What is the median income in Conecuh County?
The median household income in Conecuh County is $41,327 with a poverty rate of 27.9%.
How many cities are in Conecuh County, Alabama?
Conecuh County contains 3 Census-designated places.