Randolph County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Randolph County is located in Alabama with a total population of 22,310. It is the 44th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Randolph 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 Randolph County is $51,551. This is 17% lower than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 34% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.4%. This is 18% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $184,000. Housing costs are 6% lower than the state median of $195,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Randolph County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 16.5%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

20.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 26% 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 83.6%.