Coffee County, AL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Coffee County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 54,725 | 5,021,982 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 80.5 | 95.9 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.88% | 0.60% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.2 | 37.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 20,860 | 1,968,535 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Coffee County grew by 15.9% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 54,231 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Coffee County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Coffee County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,712 | $62,318 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.98% | 4.84% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Coffee County is about 2% higher than in Alabama.
Housing
| Metric | Coffee County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $202,027 | $158,589 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $969 | $962 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 69.2% | 69.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Coffee County is about 17.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $969 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Coffee County spend about 41 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 169 hours, about 7.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Coffee County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.3 | 22.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 40.6 | 44.1 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 169 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,249 | $5,691 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 4.1% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,769 | 8,636 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 599 | 1,193 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Alabama:
Pike County (16.0 min), Escambia County (17.5 min), Marion County (18.2 min).
Slowest:
Blount County (33.2 min), Pickens County (32.9 min), Lowndes County (32.3 min).
The average commute time in Coffee County is 20 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Alabama.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Coffee County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Coffee County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.3% | 24.9% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.57 | 2.50 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Alabama:
Madison County (0.4), Shelby County (0.3), Lee County (0.3).
Lowest:
Bibb County (0.2), Barbour County (0.2), Wilcox County (0.2).
Health
Coffee County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Coffee County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.5 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 21.0% | 23.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.5% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Alabama:
Shelby County (0.8), Lee County (0.8), Baldwin County (0.8).
Lowest:
Greene County (0.7), Wilcox County (0.7), Perry County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Coffee County, Alabama.
What is the population of Coffee County, Alabama?
The population of Coffee County, Alabama is 54,725, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Coffee County, Alabama?
The population density of Coffee County, Alabama is 80.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Coffee County, Alabama?
The median household income in Coffee County, Alabama is $63,712, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Coffee County, Alabama?
The median home price in Coffee County, Alabama is $202,027, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Coffee County, Alabama?
The unemployment rate in Coffee County, Alabama is 4.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.