Geneva County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Name: Geneva County, Alabama Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Geneva County, Alabama has a population of 26,887, the 39th most populous county in Alabama. The median household income is $52,771 and the median home value is $130,700. The poverty rate is 19.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Geneva County Quick Facts

Population 26,887

Median Household Income $52,771

Median Home Value $130,700

Poverty Rate 19.2%

Unemployment Rate 5.6%

Median Age 43.7 years

Homeownership Rate 78.1%

Affordability Ratio 2.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 13.2%

High School Graduation 83.9%

Cities/Places 8

Population 26,887 39th of 67

Median Income $52,771 18% lower than state

Poverty Rate 19.2%

Unemployment 5.6%

How Geneva County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	26,726	26,887	+0.6%
Median household income	$50,951	$52,771	+3.6%
Median home value	$120,200	$130,700	+8.7%

Median Household Income

Geneva

$52,771

$63,999

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Geneva

$130,700

$209,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.3%

$25K-$50K 26.0%

$50K-$100K 33.1%

$100K+ 19.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.3%

$10K-$15K

5.1%

$15K-$20K

6.5%

$20K-$25K

5.5%

$25K-$30K

7.1%

$30K-$35K

4.4%

$35K-$40K

4.2%

$40K-$45K

5.3%

$45K-$50K

5.0%

$50K-$60K

6.7%

$60K-$75K

12.6%

$75K-$100K

13.9%

$100K-$125K

8.5%

$125K-$150K

3.2%

$150K-$200K

4.5%

$200K+

3.5%

Employment

5.6% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

54.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.1%

Renter 21.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $784/mo 17.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.0%

18-34

18.1%

35-54

24.9%

55-74

26.6%

75+

8.4%

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 Geneva County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Geneva	4,225	$47,102	27.3%	$100,600
Hartford	2,701	$56,250	18.8%	$160,800
Slocomb	1,952	$38,056	32.8%	$109,100
Malvern	1,913	$43,854	35.5%	$129,400
Samson	1,669	$33,424	37.4%	$91,100
Black	467	$61,214	8.6%	$67,700
Coffee Springs	283	$40,917	8.8%	$69,200
Eunola	155	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Geneva County is located in Alabama with a total population of 26,887. It is the 39th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Geneva County is 43.7 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Geneva County is $52,771. 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 5.6%. This is 20% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $130,700. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Geneva County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Geneva County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 8.4%. The Black or African American population (8.4%) is well below the state average of 25.6%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

13.2% 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 53% 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 83.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Geneva 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 Geneva County, Alabama?

Geneva County has a population of 26,887, making it the 39th most populous county in Alabama.

What is the median income in Geneva County?

The median household income in Geneva County is $52,771 with a poverty rate of 19.2%.

How many cities are in Geneva County, Alabama?

Geneva County contains 8 Census-designated places.