Covington County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Covington County is located in Alabama with a total population of 37,647. It is the 31st most populous county out of 67 in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Covington County is 42.8 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Covington County is $50,886. This is 18% lower than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 35% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.0%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $142,500. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $195,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Covington County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Covington County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 11.7%. The Black or African American population (11.7%) is well below the state average of 25.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 5.4%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

17.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% 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 86.2%.