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World Population Review
Covington County, Alabama Population 2021
Covington County, Alabama's estimated population is 37,241 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 -1.50% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 37,241 | 96 | 0.26% |
| 2020 | 37,145 | 96 | 0.26% |
| 2019 | 37,049 | 96 | 0.26% |
| 2018 | 36,953 | -109 | -0.29% |
| 2017 | 37,062 | -320 | -0.86% |
| 2016 | 37,382 | -174 | -0.46% |
| 2015 | 37,556 | -204 | -0.54% |
| 2014 | 37,760 | -54 | -0.14% |
| 2013 | 37,814 | 9 | 0.02% |
| 2012 | 37,805 | -215 | -0.57% |
| 2011 | 38,020 | 211 | 0.56% |
| 2010 | 37,809 | 1,331 | 3.65% |
| 1990 | 36,478 | -372 | -1.01% |
| 1980 | 36,850 | 2,771 | 8.13% |
| 1970 | 34,079 | -1,552 | -4.36% |
| 1960 | 35,631 | -4,742 | -11.75% |
| 1950 | 40,373 | -2,044 | -4.82% |
| 1940 | 42,417 | 1,061 | 2.57% |
| 1930 | 41,356 | 3,253 | 8.54% |
| 1920 | 38,103 | 5,979 | 18.61% |
| 1910 | 32,124 | 16,778 | 109.33% |
| 1900 | 15,346 | 7,810 | 103.64% |
| 1890 | 7,536 | 1,897 | 33.64% |
| 1880 | 5,639 | 771 | 15.84% |
| 1870 | 4,868 | -1,601 | -24.75% |
| 1860 | 6,469 | 2,824 | 77.48% |
| 1850 | 3,645 | 1,210 | 49.69% |
| 1840 | 2,435 | 913 | 59.99% |
| 1830 | 1,522 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
0.26%
County Website
State
Founded
December 17, 1821
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
37,809
Growth Since 2010
-1.50%
Covington County, Alabama Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,460 | 84.57% |
| Black or African American | 5,018 | 13.49% |
| Two or More Races | 416 | 1.12% |
| Asian | 184 | 0.49% |
| Some Other Race | 66 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 34 | 0.09% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 22 | 0.06% |
Covington County, Alabama Population by Race
Covington County, Alabama Population Pyramid $2021
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Covington County, Alabama Population by Age
Covington County, Alabama Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,852 | 2.46 | 74.5 |
| Married | 7,242 | 3.04 | 89 |
| Non Family | 4,928 | 1.21 | 65.3 |
| Female | 2,028 | 3.19 | 47.9 |
| Male | 654 | 3.12 | 65.9 |
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Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
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Covington County, Alabama Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,491 | 5.66% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,875 | 10.92% |
| High School Graduate | 9,819 | 37.30% |
| Some College | 5,554 | 21.10% |
| Associates Degree | 2,565 | 9.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,599 | 9.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,421 | 5.40% |
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Covington County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Covington County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 22,520 | 18,920 | 3,701 |
| Black | 3,165 | 2,493 | 207 |
| Hispanic | 385 | 361 | 80 |
| 2+ Races | 168 | 142 | 22 |
| Asian | 127 | 83 | 24 |
| Other Race | 29 | 24 | |
| Native American | 22 | 22 |
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 hispanic people with a rate of 20.78%.
Covington County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Race
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$32,676
Average Earnings
$40,145
Average Male
$26,793
Average Female
Covington County, Alabama Earnings by Educational Attainment
Covington County, Alabama Language by Age
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Covington County, Alabama Language
98.34% of Covington County, Alabama residents speak only English, while 1.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.00% of the population.
Covington County, Alabama Language
Covington County, Alabama Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30,419 | 4,552 | 14.96% |
| Black | 4,749 | 1,793 | 37.76% |
| Hispanic | 629 | 320 | 50.87% |
| Asian | 184 | 81 | 44.02% |
| Multiple | 403 | 67 | 16.63% |
| Islander | 34 | 28 | 82.35% |
| Other | 66 | 5 | 7.58% |
18.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.04%
Male Poverty Rate
20.93%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Covington County, Alabama
The race most likely to be in poverty in Covington County, Alabama is Islander, with 82.35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Covington County, Alabama is Other, with 7.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.80%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.53%.
Covington County, Alabama Poverty
Covington County, Alabama Poverty Rate by Education
Covington County, Alabama Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
50.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.4%
Male Marriage Rate
47.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Covington County, Alabama Married by Age and Sex
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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 45-54.
Covington County, Alabama Marital Status by Race
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Covington County, Alabama Marital Status
Covington County, Alabama Veterans by War
Covington County, Alabama Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,681 | 10.77% |
| Black | 181 | 4.85% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 7.02% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 9.66% |
| Asian | 16 | 12.03% |
Covington County, Alabama Veterans by Race
Covington County, Alabama Veterans by Education
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6.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.60%
Veteran Disability Rate
Covington County, Alabama Veterans by Education
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54%
Labor Force Participation
49.5%
Employment Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
Covington County, Alabama Employment by Age
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Covington County, Alabama Employment by Race
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Covington County, Alabama Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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99.17%
Native Born
0.83%
Foreign Born
0.40%
Non Citizen
0.43%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.17% of Covington County, Alabama residents were born in the United States, with 77.51% having been born in Alabama. 0.40% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Covington County, Alabama Place of Birth
- 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