Randolph County, Alabama Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Randolph County, AL Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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D
Income Well below average
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F
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Randolph County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,510 | 5,083,438 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 38.5 | 97.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.05% | 0.62% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 40.8 | 38.0 | 37.3 |
| Households | 9,271 | 1,996,169 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Randolph County grew by 0.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 22,510 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Randolph County is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 21.4% of residents. That is 3.4 points above Alabama as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 4,558 20.3% -1.2 pts
- Millennials 29–44 3,972 17.6% -3.1 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,651 20.7% +0.7 pts
- Boomers 61–79 4,823 21.4% +3.4 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Alabama, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.2% of the people living in Randolph County and men 48.8%.
- Women 51.2% Alabama 51.5%
- Men 48.8% Alabama 48.5%
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Economy
Randolph County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Randolph County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,086 | $64,544 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.50% | 4.68% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Randolph County is about 16% lower than in Alabama.
Housing
| Metric | Randolph County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $238,792 | $160,474 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $708 | $1,007 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.2% | 70.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Randolph County is about 28.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $708 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Randolph County spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 187 hours, about 7.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Randolph County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.4 | 22.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.8 | 44.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 187 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,784 | $5,717 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 6.8% | 8.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,890 | 8,636 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 602 | 1,193 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Alabama:
Pike County (16.4 min), Houston County (18.3 min), Escambia County (18.5 min).
Slowest:
Blount County (33.2 min), Pickens County (32.5 min), Lowndes County (31.9 min).
The average commute time in Randolph County is about the same as 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
Randolph County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Randolph County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.1% | 24.9% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.37 | 2.48 | 2.53 |
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
Randolph County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Randolph County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.5 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 22.0% | 23.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.2% | 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).
Randolph County, AL Compared With Nearby Counties
How Randolph County, AL compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph County, AL | 22,510 | $54,086 #2/3 | $238,792 #2/3 | 22.4 min #2/3 |
| Chambers County, AL | 34,192 | $49,671 | $83,214 | 20.5 min |
| Carroll County, GA | 124,574 | $73,417 | $260,350 | 22.8 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Randolph County, Alabama.
How many people live in Randolph County, Alabama?
About 22,510 people live in Randolph County, Alabama, in 9,271 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 40.8, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 4 years.
Is Randolph County, Alabama urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Randolph County, Alabama has 39 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 45% of the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Randolph County, Alabama?
The median home costs 4.4 times the median household income ($238,792 against $54,086), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $708 a month takes about 16% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Randolph County, Alabama?
Unemployment in Randolph County, Alabama is only 3.8%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Randolph County, Alabama have a college degree?
17.1% of adults in Randolph County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 6), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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