Randolph County, Alabama Demographics 2026
Randolph County, Alabama has a population of 22,510, the 44th most populous county in Alabama. The median household income is $52,338 and the median home value is $181,600. The poverty rate is 19.9%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Randolph County Quick Facts
How Randolph 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 | 22,310 | 22,510 | +0.9% |
| Median household income | $51,551 | $52,338 | +1.5% |
| Median home value | $184,000 | $181,600 | -1.3% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 53 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Randolph County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke | 5,336 | $47,105 | 12.5% | $154,300 |
| Wedowee | 899 | $41,875 | 20.0% | $179,700 |
| Wadley | 753 | N/A | 27.2% | $198,600 |
| Woodland | 682 | $170,223 | 7.3% | $416,700 |
| Rock Mills | 387 | $25,071 | 34.1% | $74,100 |
| Morrison Crossroads | 151 | N/A | 17.9% | $151,800 |
| Graham | 41 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Randolph County is located in Alabama with a total population of 22,510. It is the 44th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Randolph County is 43.4 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Randolph County is $52,338. 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 19.9%. This is 27% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $181,600. Housing costs are 13% lower than the state median of $209,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 70.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Randolph County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 15.5%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.
Education
18.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% 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 84.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Randolph 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 Randolph County, Alabama?
Randolph County has a population of 22,510, making it the 44th most populous county in Alabama.
What is the median income in Randolph County?
The median household income in Randolph County is $52,338 with a poverty rate of 19.9%.
How many cities are in Randolph County, Alabama?
Randolph County contains 7 Census-designated places.