Covington County, Alabama
County
Overview
- County Name
- Covington County
- State
- Alabama
- FIPS Code
- 01039
- State FIPS
- 01
- County FIPS
- 039
Geography
- Land Area
- 1030.57 sq mi
- Water Area
- 13.20 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1043.77 sq mi
- Latitude
- 31.243987
- Longitude
- -86.448721
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 37,385
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 29,075
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 36,760 | 98.3% |
| Hispanic | 629 | 1.7% |
| White | 31,037 | 83.0% |
| Black | 4,493 | 12.0% |
| Asian | 147 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 69 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 73 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 28,679 | 98.6% |
| Hispanic | 392 | 1.3% |
| White | 24,547 | 84.4% |
| Black | 3,581 | 12.3% |
| Asian | 150 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 384 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 25 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 37,628
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $53,003
- Poverty Rate
- 18.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 7,098
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 31,206 | 82.9% |
| Black | 4,497 | 12.0% |
| Asian | 173 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 25,928
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,280 | 16.5% |
| Republican | 20,254 | 78.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,394 | 5.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 12,027 | 46.4% |
| Female | 13,901 | 53.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 20,851 | 80.4% |
| Hispanic | 321 | 1.2% |
| Black | 3,109 | 12.0% |
| Asian | 177 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 11,011
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 42.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 9,475 | 45.4% |
| Hispanic | 80 | 24.9% |
| Black | 804 | 25.9% |
| Asian | 54 | 30.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,177 | 43.0% |
| Female | 5,834 | 42.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 7,716 (29.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,537 (17.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 18,714
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $144,381
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $750
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 84.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 3.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.