Escambia County, Alabama Population 2022
Escambia County, Alabama's estimated population is 36,960 with a growth rate of 0.30% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Escambia County, Alabama is the 33rd largest county in Alabama. The 2010 Population was 38,345 and has seen a growth of -3.61% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 4,041 | 0.00% | |
| 1880 | 5,719 | 1,678 | 41.52% |
| 1890 | 8,666 | 2,947 | 51.53% |
| 1900 | 11,320 | 2,654 | 30.63% |
| 1910 | 18,889 | 7,569 | 66.86% |
| 1920 | 22,464 | 3,575 | 18.93% |
| 1930 | 27,963 | 5,499 | 24.48% |
| 1940 | 30,671 | 2,708 | 9.68% |
| 1950 | 31,443 | 772 | 2.52% |
| 1960 | 33,511 | 2,068 | 6.58% |
| 1970 | 34,906 | 1,395 | 4.16% |
| 1980 | 38,440 | 3,534 | 10.12% |
| 1990 | 35,518 | -2,922 | -7.60% |
| 2010 | 38,345 | 2,827 | 7.96% |
| 2011 | 38,204 | -141 | -0.37% |
| 2012 | 38,023 | -181 | -0.47% |
| 2013 | 37,765 | -258 | -0.68% |
| 2014 | 37,735 | -30 | -0.08% |
| 2015 | 37,661 | -74 | -0.20% |
| 2016 | 37,475 | -186 | -0.49% |
| 2017 | 36,993 | -482 | -1.29% |
| 2018 | 36,524 | -469 | -1.27% |
| 2019 | 36,633 | 109 | 0.30% |
| 2020 | 36,742 | 109 | 0.30% |
| 2021 | 36,851 | 109 | 0.30% |
| 2022 | 36,960 | 109 | 0.30% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,757 | 61.88% |
| Black or African American | 11,774 | 32.02% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,391 | 3.78% |
| Asian | 103 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 43 | 0.12% |
| Some Other Race | 137 | 0.37% |
| Two or More Races | 570 | 1.55% |
Escambia County, Alabama Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,931 | 2.61 | 66.5 |
| Married | 5,574 | 3.2 | 82.4 |
| Male | 475 | 5.39 | 53.3 |
| Female | 1,731 | 4.38 | 39.8 |
| Non Family | 5,151 | 1.12 | 59.4 |
3.49
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,213 | 4.72% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,837 | 14.93% |
| High School Graduate | 11,056 | 43.01% |
| Some College | 4,445 | 17.29% |
| Associates Degree | 1,939 | 7.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,252 | 8.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 961 | 3.74% |
Escambia County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,119 | 13,657 | 2,544 |
| Native American | 930 | 789 | 129 |
| Asian | 77 | 21 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 283 | 184 | 24 |
| Black | 7,857 | 5,578 | 496 |
| Hispanic | 481 | 451 | 19 |
| Islander | 43 | 43 | |
| Other Race | 27 | 27 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.78%.
$30,980
Average Earnings
$35,925
Average Male
$24,950
Average Female
Escambia County, Alabama Language by Age
Escambia County, Alabama Language
98.21% of Escambia County, Alabama residents speak only English, while 1.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.31% of the population.
Escambia County, Alabama Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 9,890 | 4,009 | 40.54% |
| Multiple | 505 | 158 | 31.29% |
| Native | 1,391 | 359 | 25.81% |
| White | 21,034 | 3,418 | 16.25% |
| Other | 20 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 800 | 124 | 15.50% |
23.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.18%
Male Poverty Rate
27.00%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Escambia County, Alabama
The race most likely to be in poverty in Escambia County, Alabama is Black, with 40.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Escambia County, Alabama is Hispanic, with 15.50% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.40%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.83%.
Escambia County, Alabama Marital Status
Marriage Rates
41.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.4%
Male Marriage Rate
41.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Escambia County, Alabama Married by Age and Sex
Escambia County, Alabama Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Escambia County, Alabama Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,524 | 8.47% |
| Black | 503 | 5.65% |
| Native American | 58 | 5.50% |
| Islander | 43 | 100.00% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 6.12% |
Escambia County, Alabama Veterans by Education
6.30%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
47.3%
Labor Force Participation
42.6%
Employment Rate
10.1%
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
77.52%
Born in Escambia County, Alabama
99.16%
Native Born
0.84%
Foreign Born
0.24%
Non Citizen
0.60%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.16% of Escambia County, Alabama residents were born in the United States, with 77.52% having been born in Alabama. 0.24% 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