Covington County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Covington County, Alabama has a population of 37,628, the 31st most populous county in Alabama. The median household income is $52,456 and the median home value is $152,100. The poverty rate is 19.2%.

Covington County Quick Facts

Population 37,628

Median Household Income $52,45690% MOE ±$3,788

Median Home Value $152,10090% MOE ±$9,043

Poverty Rate 19.2%90% MOE ±2.4 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.2%90% MOE ±1.6 pts

Median Age 43.3 years90% MOE ±0.5 years

Homeownership Rate 76.3%90% MOE ±1.3 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.2%90% MOE ±1.7 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 85.2%

Cities/Places 14

Population 37,628 31st of 67

Median Income $52,456 18% lower than state

Poverty Rate 19.2%

Unemployment 5.2%

How Covington 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	37,200	37,628	+1.2%
Median household income	$51,922	$52,456	No clear change (+1.0%)
Median home value¹	$120,117	$152,100	+26.6%
Median gross rent	$753	$746	No clear change (-1.0%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Covington

$52,456

$63,999

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Covington

$152,100

$209,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 25.6%

$25K-$50K 22.9%

$50K-$100K 27.4%

$100K+ 24.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.0%

$10K-$15K

7.8%

$15K-$20K

5.5%

$20K-$25K

5.3%

$25K-$30K

4.6%

$30K-$35K

4.7%

$35K-$40K

6.3%

$40K-$45K

4.0%

$45K-$50K

3.4%

$50K-$60K

5.7%

$60K-$75K

10.1%

$75K-$100K

11.6%

$100K-$125K

8.3%

$125K-$150K

4.7%

$150K-$200K

6.2%

$200K+

5.0%

Employment

5.2% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

52.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.3%

Renter 23.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $746/mo 17.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.2%

18-34

18.1%

35-54

23.7%

55-74

26.4%

75+

9.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 53 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Covington County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Andalusia	8,766	$42,611	25.4%	$153,200
Opp	6,709	$41,347	26.3%	$115,700
Florala	1,822	N/A	16.5%	$91,600
Babbie	790	$63,611	8.0%	$181,300
Red Level	621	$38,750	28.8%	$101,300
River Falls	403	$35,104	9.4%	$99,300
Lockhart	359	$33,750	14.2%	$68,300
Carolina	337	$60,250	32.3%	$152,500
Heath	267	$65,855	16.9%	$89,200
Onycha	238	$47,639	28.6%	$55,000
Sanford	232	$52,875	25.0%	$218,300
Horn Hill	215	$36,250	38.6%	$150,000
Libertyville	174	$81,346	7.5%	$120,000
Gantt	168	$53,125	21.4%	$139,300

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Population Overview

Covington County is located in Alabama with a total population of 37,628. It is the 31st most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 14 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Covington County is 43.3 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Covington County is $52,456. This is 18% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 35% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.2%. This is 23% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $152,100. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Covington County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Covington County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 11.9%. The Black or African American population (11.9%) is well below the state average of 25.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 5.6%. The Asian population (0.5%) 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 39% 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 85.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Covington 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 Covington County, Alabama?

Covington County has a population of 37,628, making it the 31st most populous county in Alabama.

What is the median income in Covington County?

The median household income in Covington County is $52,456 with a poverty rate of 19.2%.

How many cities are in Covington County, Alabama?

Covington County contains 14 Census-designated places.