Covington County, Alabama Population 2022
Covington County, Alabama's estimated population is 37,337 with a growth rate of 0.26% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Covington County, Alabama is the 32nd largest county in Alabama. The 2010 Population was 37,809 and has seen a growth of -1.25% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 1,522 | 0.00% | |
| 1840 | 2,435 | 913 | 59.99% |
| 1850 | 3,645 | 1,210 | 49.69% |
| 1860 | 6,469 | 2,824 | 77.48% |
| 1870 | 4,868 | -1,601 | -24.75% |
| 1880 | 5,639 | 771 | 15.84% |
| 1890 | 7,536 | 1,897 | 33.64% |
| 1900 | 15,346 | 7,810 | 103.64% |
| 1910 | 32,124 | 16,778 | 109.33% |
| 1920 | 38,103 | 5,979 | 18.61% |
| 1930 | 41,356 | 3,253 | 8.54% |
| 1940 | 42,417 | 1,061 | 2.57% |
| 1950 | 40,373 | -2,044 | -4.82% |
| 1960 | 35,631 | -4,742 | -11.75% |
| 1970 | 34,079 | -1,552 | -4.36% |
| 1980 | 36,850 | 2,771 | 8.13% |
| 1990 | 36,478 | -372 | -1.01% |
| 2010 | 37,809 | 1,331 | 3.65% |
| 2011 | 38,020 | 211 | 0.56% |
| 2012 | 37,805 | -215 | -0.57% |
| 2013 | 37,814 | 9 | 0.02% |
| 2014 | 37,760 | -54 | -0.14% |
| 2015 | 37,556 | -204 | -0.54% |
| 2016 | 37,382 | -174 | -0.46% |
| 2017 | 37,062 | -320 | -0.86% |
| 2018 | 36,953 | -109 | -0.29% |
| 2019 | 37,049 | 96 | 0.26% |
| 2020 | 37,145 | 96 | 0.26% |
| 2021 | 37,241 | 96 | 0.26% |
| 2022 | 37,337 | 96 | 0.26% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,260 | 84.27% |
| Black or African American | 4,707 | 12.69% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 78 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 245 | 0.66% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.09% |
| Some Other Race | 133 | 0.36% |
| Two or More Races | 641 | 1.73% |
Covington County, Alabama Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,995 | 2.43 | 74.3 |
| Married | 7,146 | 3.11 | 89.4 |
| Male | 663 | 2.99 | 71 |
| Female | 1,899 | 3.16 | 50 |
| Non Family | 5,287 | 1.17 | 62.9 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,308 | 4.96% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,556 | 9.69% |
| High School Graduate | 9,823 | 37.26% |
| Some College | 5,836 | 22.13% |
| Associates Degree | 2,726 | 10.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,455 | 9.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,662 | 6.30% |
Covington County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 128 | 89 | 31 |
| Hispanic | 408 | 375 | 83 |
| White | 22,474 | 19,329 | 3,754 |
| Black | 2,976 | 2,423 | 254 |
| 2+ Races | 368 | 274 | 8 |
| Native American | 78 | 78 | |
| Other Race | 72 | 58 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 24.22%.
$32,947
Average Earnings
$40,677
Average Male
$27,472
Average Female
Covington County, Alabama Language by Age
Covington County, Alabama Language
98.15% of Covington County, Alabama residents speak only English, while 1.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.22% of the population.
Covington County, Alabama Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 32 | 32 | 100.00% |
| Hispanic | 657 | 290 | 44.14% |
| Asian | 245 | 101 | 41.22% |
| Black | 4,466 | 1,401 | 31.37% |
| White | 30,351 | 4,511 | 14.86% |
| Other | 10 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 630 | 184 | 29.21% |
17.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.84%
Male Poverty Rate
19.38%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Covington County, Alabama
The race most likely to be in poverty in Covington County, Alabama is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Covington County, Alabama is Multiple, with 29.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.02%.
Covington County, Alabama Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.0%
Male Marriage Rate
46.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Covington County, Alabama Married by Age and Sex
Covington County, Alabama Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Covington County, Alabama Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,645 | 10.69% |
| Black | 173 | 4.96% |
| Asian | 31 | 22.30% |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 5.68% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 3.70% |
Covington County, Alabama Veterans by Education
7.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
53.9%
Labor Force Participation
49.7%
Employment Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
79.95%
Born in Covington County, Alabama
99.25%
Native Born
0.75%
Foreign Born
0.39%
Non Citizen
0.36%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.25% of Covington County, Alabama residents were born in the United States, with 79.95% having been born in Alabama. 0.39% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990