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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

Population 11,275
Median Household Income $41,32790% MOE ±$3,467
Median Home Value $105,30090% MOE ±$10,972
Poverty Rate 27.9%90% MOE ±5.0 pts
Unemployment Rate 8.7%90% MOE ±4.0 pts
Median Age 46.7 years90% MOE ±1.1 years
Homeownership Rate 74.3%90% MOE ±3.7 pts
Affordability Ratio 2.5x
Bachelor's Degree+ 13.4%90% MOE ±2.5 pts
Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 89.3%
Cities/Places 3
Population 11,275 61st of 67
Median Income $41,327 35% lower than state
Poverty Rate 27.9%
Unemployment 8.7%

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.

Metric2015–20192020–2024Change
Population12,39411,275-9.0%
Median household income$46,566$41,327No clear change (-11.3%)
Median home value¹$99,687$105,300No clear change (+5.6%)
Median gross rent$660$834+26.4%
¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Conecuh
$41,327
AL
$63,999
National
$80,734

Median Home Value

Conecuh
$105,300
AL
$209,900
National
$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 33.4%
$25K-$50K 26.7%
$50K-$100K 24.3%
$100K+ 15.7%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
10.4%
$10K-$15K
6.9%
$15K-$20K
6.6%
$20K-$25K
9.6%
$25K-$30K
5.4%
$30K-$35K
4.1%
$35K-$40K
4.5%
$40K-$45K
6.3%
$45K-$50K
6.3%
$50K-$60K
7.1%
$60K-$75K
8.3%
$75K-$100K
8.8%
$100K-$125K
5.7%
$125K-$150K
3.8%
$150K-$200K
1.7%
$200K+
4.6%

Employment

8.7% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%
40.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.3%
Renter 25.7%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.5x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $834/mo 24.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18
20.1%
18-34
18.8%
35-54
21.3%
55-74
28.8%
75+
11.0%

Race & Ethnicity

  • White: 50.0%
  • Black: 44.9%
  • Hispanic: 1.0%
  • Asian: 0.1%
  • Other: 0.1%

Diversity Index

55out of 100
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+)

  • < 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

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Evergreen3,404$40,70039.0%$98,700
Castleberry279$21,92317.6%$51,400
Repton170$23,43837.1%$82,200

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.