Covington County, AL Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Covington County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,509 | 5,021,982 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 36.0 | 95.9 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.03% | 0.60% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 41.2 | 37.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 14,495 | 1,968,535 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Covington County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Covington County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,040 | $62,318 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.41% | 4.84% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Covington County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $65,833 | $158,589 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $735 | $962 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 75.7% | 69.9% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 06:30 AM – 06:59 AM .
| Metric | Covington County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 18.7 | 22.0 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 2.5% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Covington County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Covington County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.2% | 24.9% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.55 | 2.50 | 2.54 |
Health
Covington County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Covington County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.9 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 22.7% | 23.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.7% | 22.1% | 19.0% |