Randolph County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

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%.

Randolph County Quick Facts

Population 22,510

Median Household Income $52,33890% MOE ±$6,218

Median Home Value $181,60090% MOE ±$19,254

Poverty Rate 19.9%90% MOE ±3.0 pts

Unemployment Rate 3.8%90% MOE ±1.2 pts

Median Age 43.4 years90% MOE ±0.6 years

Homeownership Rate 77.2%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.4%90% MOE ±2.6 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 84.9%

Cities/Places 7

Population 22,510 44th of 67

Median Income $52,338 18% lower than state

Poverty Rate 19.9%

Unemployment 3.8%

How Randolph County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	22,647	22,510	-0.6%
Median household income	$53,407	$52,338	No clear change (-2.0%)
Median home value¹	$118,271	$181,600	+53.5%
Median gross rent	$763	$708	No clear change (-7.2%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Randolph

$52,338

$63,999

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Randolph

$181,600

$209,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 26.2%

$25K-$50K 21.7%

$50K-$100K 29.0%

$100K+ 23.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

8.5%

$10K-$15K

7.8%

$15K-$20K

5.3%

$20K-$25K

4.6%

$25K-$30K

4.3%

$30K-$35K

6.0%

$35K-$40K

5.0%

$40K-$45K

3.3%

$45K-$50K

3.2%

$50K-$60K

5.1%

$60K-$75K

10.2%

$75K-$100K

13.6%

$100K-$125K

7.2%

$125K-$150K

5.5%

$150K-$200K

6.1%

$200K+

4.2%

Employment

3.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

51.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.2%

Renter 22.8%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $708/mo 16.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.9%

18-34

20.3%

35-54

23.0%

55-74

27.2%

75+

8.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

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.