Heath, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 267, Heath's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Heath is a small community located in Alabama, within Covington County. The total population is 267. It ranks as the 482nd most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Heath is 60.3 years. This is 53% higher than the state median of 39.3 years. Only 8.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Heath is $65,855. This is 3% higher than the state median of $63,999. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.9%. This is 8% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Heath, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $89,200. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Heath is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 51.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% lower than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Heath is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 10.9%. The Black or African American population (10.9%) is well below the state average of 25.6%.

Education

11.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 59% 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 94.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Heath, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 592 Census-designated places in Alabama. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.