Escambia County, Alabama
County
Overview
- County Name
- Escambia County
- State
- Alabama
- FIPS Code
- 01053
- State FIPS
- 01
- County FIPS
- 053
Geography
- Land Area
- 945.41 sq mi
- Water Area
- 7.73 sq mi
- Total Area
- 953.14 sq mi
- Latitude
- 31.122287
- Longitude
- -87.168410
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 36,551
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 28,240
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 35,739 | 97.8% |
| Hispanic | 809 | 2.2% |
| White | 22,181 | 60.7% |
| Black | 10,769 | 29.5% |
| Asian | 156 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,016 | 2.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 458 | 1.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 27,747 | 98.3% |
| Hispanic | 496 | 1.8% |
| White | 17,537 | 62.1% |
| Black | 8,541 | 30.2% |
| Asian | 134 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,241 | 4.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 308 | 1.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 36,629
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $50,217
- Poverty Rate
- 18.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 6,813
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 22,148 | 60.5% |
| Black | 10,831 | 29.6% |
| Asian | 165 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 24,953
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 8,967 | 35.9% |
| Republican | 14,857 | 59.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,129 | 4.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 11,357 | 45.5% |
| Female | 13,593 | 54.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 15,740 | 63.1% |
| Hispanic | 349 | 1.4% |
| Black | 7,294 | 29.2% |
| Asian | 101 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 327
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 1.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 238 | 1.5% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 1.1% |
| Black | 67 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 1 | 1.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 152 | 1.3% |
| Female | 175 | 1.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 8,792 (34.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,468 (13.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 16,816
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $130,150
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $762
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 89.9%
- 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
- 27.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.