City · Alabama
Eufaula, Alabama
Eufaula, city, in Barbour County, Alabama. Eufaula had 12,437 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 12,882 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 12,584 (±44). GEOID 0124568.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
12,437
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 12,882 · ACS 2020-2024: 12,584 ±44
Median household income
$47,392
±$5,371 (90% margin)
Alabama: $63,999
Median home value
$139,900
±$14,892 (90% margin)
Alabama: $209,900
Median gross rent
$698
±$54 (90% margin)
Alabama: $1,007
Where is Eufaula and what county is it in?
Eufaula is a city in Barbour County, Alabama. It covers 59.5 square miles of land, 216 residents per square mile in 2020.
Eufaula is in the Eufaula, AL-GA micropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Eufaula, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 12,437 people lived in Eufaula on July 1, 2025, down 3.5% since 2020, while Alabama grew 3.3%. The 2020 Census counted 12,882 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 12,584 (±44).
| Measure | Eufaula | Barbour County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,584 ±44 | 24,643 | +519 |
| Households | 4,985 ±287 | 9,128 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.49 ±0.14 | 2.37 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,983 ±241 | 11,762 | no clear change |
Eufaula's population since 2000
From 13,908 in 2000 to 12,437 in 2025: down 10.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Eufaula as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Eufaula?
The median resident of Eufaula is 36.8 years old; 25.3% are under 18 and 20.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 45.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 44.4%. 3.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Eufaula | Barbour County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.8 ±1.6 | 40.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.3% ±2.3 pts | 20.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.5% ±1.8 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Male | 45.3% ±2.2 pts | 52.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.0% ±2.2 pts | 6.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 45.0% ±3.9 pts | 43.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 44.4% ±3.6 pts | 46.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±0.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±1.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.1% ±1.1 pts | 3.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.3% ±2.5 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.9% ±1.4 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 17.6% ±2.6 pts | 19.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.3% ±2.9 pts | 10.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.2% ±3.5 pts | 78.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.1% ±2.6 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.0% ±2.0 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.0% ±3.3 pts | 87.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8% ±1.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Eufaula earn?
Half of Eufaula's 4,985 households earn less than $47,392 a year (±$5,371), against $46,042 in Barbour County and $63,999 in Alabama. In 2015-2019 it was $40,775 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Eufaula | Barbour County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,392 ±$5,371 | $46,042 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $67,289 ±$5,633 | $66,126 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,021 ±$2,165 | $26,054 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 20.4% ±4.7 pts | 21.4% | −10.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 32.4% ±9.2 pts | 31.9% | −14.4 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 22.8% ±4.8 pts | 21.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.1% ±2.3 pts | 90.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.0% ±3.5 pts | 75.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Eufaula?
Owners occupy 61.2% of Eufaula's occupied homes and renters 38.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $139,900 by its owner (±$14,892). The median renter pays $698 a month including utilities, and 26.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Eufaula | Barbour County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $139,900 ±$14,892 | $112,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $698 ±$54 | $688 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 26.0% ±6.9 pts | 27.3% | −14.4 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,337 ±$120 | $1,242 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.2% ±4.8 pts | 68.2% | +8.7 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 38.8% ±4.8 pts | 31.8% | – |
| Housing units | 5,983 ±241 | 11,762 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.7% ±2.5 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.1% ±3.1 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.5% ±3.9 pts | 61.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.2% ±2.8 pts | 26.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.5% ±1.3 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.6% ±2.7 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.7% ±3.7 pts | 10.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Eufaula building?
Builders took permits for 14 new housing units in Eufaula in 2025 (14 in single-family houses), 1.1 per 1,000 residents against 3.7 across Alabama.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Eufaula work and get to work?
82.8% of Eufaula's workers drive alone and 6.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.6%.
| Measure | Eufaula | Barbour County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.1% ±3.8 pts | 45.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% ±2.8 pts | 7.8% | −4.0 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 82.8% ±4.0 pts | 83.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.9% ±3.1 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.9% ±2.8 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.1 min ±3.3 | 27.1 min | +4.5 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Eufaula?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Eufaula, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $38,942 (Tract 9509) to $48,964 (Tract 9507).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9509Barbour County | 4,203 | $38,942 |
| Tract 9508Barbour County | 2,223 | $44,936 |
| Tract 9501Barbour County | 2,952 | $59,311 |
| Tract 9506Barbour County | 1,614 | $44,570 |
| Tract 9507Barbour County | 1,768 | $48,964 |
| Tract 9505Barbour County | 2,995 | $64,886 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Eufaula) · Census block assignment files
How does Eufaula compare with other places in Alabama?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Eufaula is the 2,763rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 58th-most populous of 463 in Alabama.
Eufaula ranks 212th of 305 places in Alabama with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 58th | 463 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 204th | 257 |
| Residents per square mile | 240th | 311 |
| Median household income | 212th | 305 |
| Per capita income | 209th | 311 |
| Median home value | 207th | 304 |
| Median gross rent | 212th | 274 |
| Poverty rate | 103rd | 258 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 208th | 295 |
| Median age | 218th | 309 |
| Owner-occupied share | 236th | 310 |
| Work from home | 89th | 138 |
| Travel time to work | 222nd | 310 |
Eufaula's figures with every place in Alabama (CSV)
Every place in Alabama, sortable · Compare Eufaula with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Eufaula?
10 of the 57 figures for Eufaula on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Eufaula are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Eufaula.