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Autauga County, Alabama
Autauga County, Alabama. Autauga County had 61,920 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.3% since 2020, faster than Alabama (+3.3%). It holds 6 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 17 census tracts. GEOID 01001.
Autauga County is one of the 4 counties of the Montgomery, AL metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
61,920
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 58,805 · ACS 2020-2024: 59,947
Median household income
$72,481
±$5,640 (90% margin)
Alabama: $63,999
Median home value
$207,200
±$7,252 (90% margin)
Alabama: $209,900
Median gross rent
$1,263
±$86 (90% margin)
Alabama: $1,007
How many people live in Autauga County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 58,805 residents in Autauga County. The Census Bureau estimates 61,920 for July 1, 2025, up 5.3% since 2020, faster than Alabama (+3.3%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 59,947 over 594 square miles of land.
| Measure | Autauga County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 59,947 | 5,086,768 | +4,567 |
| Households | 22,917±435 | 1,997,247 | +1,520 |
| Average household size | 2.59±0.05 | 2.48 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 25,039±34 | 2,337,265 | +1,546 |
Autauga County's population since 2000
From 43,671 in 2000 to 61,920 in 2025: up 41.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Autauga County?
Autauga County holds 6 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Prattville with 40,582 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Prattville | 37,781 | $81,337 |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Level | 4,885 | $93,134 |
| MarburyGEOID 0146600 | 1,427 | $83,558 |
| Autaugaville | 795 | $49,643 |
| Millbrook | 16,564 | $70,313 |
| BillingsleyGEOID 0106460 | 125 | $44,479 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Autauga County?
The median resident of Autauga County is 39.0 years old; 23.4% are under 18 and 16.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 70.6%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 20.4%. 2.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Autauga County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.0±0.6 | 39.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.4%±0.1 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.3%±0.2 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.8% | 5.6% | +1.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 70.6%±0.5 pts | 63.4% | −4.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 20.4%±0.7 pts | 25.6% | +1.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.4 pts | 1.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7%±0.8 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.6%±0.7 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.8%±0.8 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.8%±1.0 pts | 7.7% | – |
| With a disability | 16.2%±1.1 pts | 16.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.3%±1.2 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.3%±1.3 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 29.1%±2.0 pts | 28.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.7%±1.6 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.3%±0.9 pts | 2.4% | – |
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 Autauga County earn?
Half of Autauga County's 22,917 households earn less than $72,481 a year (±$5,640), against $63,999 in Alabama. In 2015-2019 it was $72,280 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Autauga County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,481±$5,640 | $63,999 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $102,032±$7,495 | $88,898 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,045±$2,459 | $36,087 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.3%±2.1 pts | 15.6% | −3.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.9%±4.4 pts | 21.3% | −8.3 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.2%±1.5 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.2%±1.4 pts | 87.5% | – |
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 Autauga County?
Owners occupy 77.1% of Autauga County's occupied homes and renters 22.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $207,200 by its owner (±$7,252). The median renter pays $1,263 a month including utilities, and 31.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Autauga County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $207,200±$7,252 | $209,900 | +$17,058 |
| Median gross rent | $1,263±$86 | $1,007 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.8%±5.7 pts | 39.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,472±$50 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.1%±2.3 pts | 70.2% | +3.8 pts |
| Housing units | 25,039±34 | 2,337,265 | +1,546 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.9%±1.9 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.6%±2.2 pts | 69.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 15.6%±1.6 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.2%±0.7 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.5%±0.7 pts | 4.9% | – |
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 Autauga County building?
Builders took permits for 200 new housing units across Autauga County in 2025 (200 single-family), 3.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Autauga County get to work?
84.3% of Autauga County's workers drive alone and 6.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.4%.
| Measure | Autauga County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.5%±1.9 pts | 58.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4%±0.7 pts | 4.7% | −1.3 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 84.3%±1.9 pts | 80.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.0%±1.6 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.7%±1.3 pts | 8.8% | +3.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.9 min±1.6 | 25.5 min | +3.5 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 are Autauga County's census tracts?
Autauga County is divided into 17 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $40,577 (Tract 211) to $108,064 (Tract 208.05).
| Tract 20101001020100 | 1,781±386 | $63,237 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 20201001020200 | 1,941±362 | $61,229 |
| Tract 20301001020300 | 3,425±511 | $63,939 |
| Tract 20401001020400 | 3,948±443 | $69,348 |
| Tract 205.0101001020501 | 4,444±664 | $88,965 |
| Tract 205.0201001020502 | 3,563±551 | $82,500 |
| Tract 205.0301001020503 | 3,368±443 | $95,225 |
| Tract 20601001020600 | 3,458±515 | $71,494 |
| Tract 20701001020700 | 3,184±486 | $53,520 |
| Tract 208.0101001020801 | 3,247±543 | $97,500 |
| Tract 208.0301001020803 | 4,987±697 | $45,341 |
| Tract 208.0401001020804 | 5,993±676 | $99,529 |
| Tract 208.0501001020805 | 3,115±363 | $108,064 |
| Tract 209.0101001020901 | 3,339±605 | $79,113 |
| Tract 209.0201001020902 | 3,505±542 | $64,885 |
| Tract 21001001021000 | 2,969±468 | $60,781 |
| Tract 21101001021100 | 3,680±529 | $40,577 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Autauga County compare with Alabama's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 22nd of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 16th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 20th of 67 |
| Median household income | 7th of 67 |
| Median home value | 11th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 3rd of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 62nd of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10th of 67 |
| Median age | 52nd of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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