Crenshaw County, Alabama Demographics 2026

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

Crenshaw County, Alabama has a population of 13,122, the 58th most populous county in Alabama. The median household income is $48,560 and the median home value is $114,000. The poverty rate is 17.9%.

Crenshaw County Quick Facts

Population 13,122

Median Household Income $48,56090% MOE ±$5,509

Median Home Value $114,00090% MOE ±$15,677

Poverty Rate 17.9%90% MOE ±2.7 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.4%90% MOE ±1.9 pts

Median Age 42.2 years90% MOE ±1.1 years

Homeownership Rate 73.2%90% MOE ±2.9 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.7%90% MOE ±2.8 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 86.0%

Cities/Places 6

Population 13,122 58th of 67

Median Income $48,560 24% lower than state

Poverty Rate 17.9%

Unemployment 5.4%

How Crenshaw 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	13,844	13,122	-5.2%
Median household income	$53,121	$48,560	No clear change (-8.6%)
Median home value¹	$99,687	$114,000	No clear change (+14.4%)
Median gross rent	$661	$661	No clear change (+0.0%)

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

Median Household Income

Crenshaw

$48,560

$63,999

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Crenshaw

$114,000

$209,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 30.9%

$25K-$50K 20.6%

$50K-$100K 28.4%

$100K+ 20.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

8.4%

$10K-$15K

8.1%

$15K-$20K

5.9%

$20K-$25K

8.5%

$25K-$30K

2.9%

$30K-$35K

4.7%

$35K-$40K

4.1%

$40K-$45K

5.4%

$45K-$50K

3.5%

$50K-$60K

8.9%

$60K-$75K

10.2%

$75K-$100K

9.3%

$100K-$125K

6.5%

$125K-$150K

4.8%

$150K-$200K

4.3%

$200K+

4.5%

Employment

5.4% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

51.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.2%

Renter 26.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $661/mo 16.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.8%

18-34

20.3%

35-54

22.9%

55-74

25.9%

75+

8.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 53 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Crenshaw County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Luverne	2,694	$43,269	25.1%	$170,100
Brantley	888	$27,443	25.4%	$142,200
Dozier	385	$49,338	19.7%	$76,400
Rutledge	230	$31,538	34.8%	$63,300
Glenwood	114	$41,010	10.5%	N/A
Petrey	39	$67,321	7.7%	$143,800

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Population Overview

Crenshaw County is located in Alabama with a total population of 13,122. It is the 58th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Crenshaw County is 42.2 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Crenshaw County is $48,560. This is 24% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 40% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.9%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $114,000. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Crenshaw County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Crenshaw County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 23.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 5.6%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

18.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% 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 86.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Crenshaw 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 Crenshaw County, Alabama?

Crenshaw County has a population of 13,122, making it the 58th most populous county in Alabama.

What is the median income in Crenshaw County?

The median household income in Crenshaw County is $48,560 with a poverty rate of 17.9%.

How many cities are in Crenshaw County, Alabama?

Crenshaw County contains 6 Census-designated places.