St. Clair County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Name: St. Clair County, Alabama Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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St. Clair County, Alabama has a population of 94,166, the 16th most populous county in Alabama. The median household income is $77,463 and the median home value is $226,300. The poverty rate is 11.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

St. Clair County Quick Facts

Population 94,166

Median Household Income $77,463

Median Home Value $226,300

Poverty Rate 11.3%

Unemployment Rate 4.6%

Median Age 41.2 years

Homeownership Rate 82.6%

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.4%

High School Graduation 87.8%

Cities/Places 9

Population 94,166 16th of 67

Median Income $77,463 21% higher than state

Poverty Rate 11.3%

Unemployment 4.6%

How St. Clair 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	92,903	94,166	+1.4%
Median household income	$78,993	$77,463	-1.9%
Median home value	$218,500	$226,300	+3.6%

Median Household Income

St. Clair

$77,463

$63,999

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

St. Clair

$226,300

$209,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.1%

$25K-$50K 17.7%

$50K-$100K 32.9%

$100K+ 36.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.6%

$10K-$15K

3.3%

$15K-$20K

2.3%

$20K-$25K

3.9%

$25K-$30K

3.5%

$30K-$35K

3.3%

$35K-$40K

3.5%

$40K-$45K

3.3%

$45K-$50K

4.1%

$50K-$60K

6.9%

$60K-$75K

10.7%

$75K-$100K

15.3%

$100K-$125K

12.1%

$125K-$150K

10.3%

$150K-$200K

7.9%

$200K+

5.9%

Employment

4.6% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

59.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.6%

Renter 17.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,084/mo 16.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.2%

18-34

20.1%

35-54

26.3%

55-74

24.3%

75+

7.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 53 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in St. Clair County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Pell City	13,587	$68,638	20.8%	$249,600
Moody	13,488	$86,627	7.7%	$237,500
Margaret	5,877	$101,802	3.7%	$230,900
Odenville	5,197	$70,296	15.0%	$223,600
Springville	5,081	$84,231	4.1%	$284,300
Ashville	2,464	$69,362	19.9%	$204,900
Riverside	2,097	$83,664	15.8%	$220,500
Ragland	1,682	$37,708	40.6%	$109,300
Steele	1,149	$72,386	7.0%	$107,100

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Population Overview

St. Clair County is located in Alabama with a total population of 94,166. It is the 16th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in St. Clair County is 41.2 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in St. Clair County is $77,463. This is 21% higher than the state median of $63,999. It is also 4% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.3%. This is 27% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $226,300. Housing costs are 8% higher than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, St. Clair County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in St. Clair County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 10.0%. The Black or African American population (10.0%) is well below the state average of 25.6%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

21.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% 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 87.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for St. Clair 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 St. Clair County, Alabama?

St. Clair County has a population of 94,166, making it the 16th most populous county in Alabama.

What is the median income in St. Clair County?

The median household income in St. Clair County is $77,463 with a poverty rate of 11.3%.

How many cities are in St. Clair County, Alabama?

St. Clair County contains 9 Census-designated places.