Crenshaw County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Crenshaw County is located in Alabama with a total population of 13,144. It is the 58th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Crenshaw County is 42.4 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Crenshaw County is $49,040. This is 21% lower than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 38% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.2%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 1% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $108,400. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $195,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Crenshaw County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Crenshaw County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 23.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 5.4%.

Education

16.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% 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 82.6%.