Escambia County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Escambia County is located in Alabama with a total population of 36,695. It is the 33rd most populous county out of 67 in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Escambia County is 40.5 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Escambia County is $44,447. This is 28% lower than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 43% lower. The poverty rate stands at 21.2%. This is 36% 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 9.2%. This is 90% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $122,700. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $195,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Escambia County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Escambia County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 60.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 30.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 5.4%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

12.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 55% 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 82.5%.