Geneva County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Geneva County is located in Alabama with a total population of 26,726. It is the 39th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Geneva County is 44.0 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Geneva County is $50,951. This is 18% lower than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 35% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.1%. This is 22% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 2% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $120,200. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $195,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Geneva County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Geneva County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.8% 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 25.9%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

13.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% 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 83.2%.