County · Alabama
Bullock County, Alabama
Bullock County, Alabama. Bullock County had 9,780 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 5.6% since 2020, while Alabama grew 3.3%. It holds 3 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 01011.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
9,780
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,357 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,058
Median household income
$31,310
±$9,971 (90% margin)
Alabama: $63,999
Median home value
$81,700
±$17,694 (90% margin)
Alabama: $209,900
Median gross rent
$556
±$145 (90% margin)
Alabama: $1,007
How many people live in Bullock County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 10,357 residents in Bullock County. The Census Bureau estimates 9,780 for July 1, 2025, down 5.6% since 2020, while Alabama grew 3.3%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 10,058 over 623 square miles of land.
| Measure | Bullock County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,058 | 5,086,768 | −190 |
| Households | 3,688±239 | 1,997,247 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.37±0.15 | 2.48 | −0.42 |
| Housing units | 4,579±39 | 2,337,265 | no clear change |
Bullock County's population since 2000
From 11,714 in 2000 to 9,780 in 2025: down 16.5%. 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 Bullock County?
Bullock County holds 3 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Union Springs with 3,091 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Union Springs | 3,358 | $26,250 |
|---|---|---|
| MidwayGEOID 0148424 | 421 | $61,893 |
| FitzpatrickGEOID 0126152 | 79 | not published |
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 Bullock County?
The median resident of Bullock County is 43.0 years old; 20.6% are under 18 and 18.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 69.5%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 21.0%. 3.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bullock County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.0±2.4 | 39.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.6% | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.6%±0.4 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.0% | 5.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 21.0%±0.9 pts | 63.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 69.5%±2.3 pts | 25.6% | −5.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0%±2.5 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.0%±0.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.8%±0.7 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.3%±2.4 pts | 7.7% | – |
| With a disability | 17.0%±3.3 pts | 16.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.8%±2.5 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 74.8%±3.7 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 8.1%±2.6 pts | 28.4% | −4.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.8%±1.3 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8%±0.7 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 Bullock County earn?
Half of Bullock County's 3,688 households earn less than $31,310 a year (±$9,971), against $63,999 in Alabama. In 2015-2019 it was $46,502 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 33.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bullock County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $31,310±$9,971 | $63,999 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $45,506±$5,669 | $88,898 | – |
| Per capita income | $19,271±$2,262 | $36,087 | −$6,422 |
| People below the poverty line | 33.3%±6.8 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 47.9%±12.7 pts | 21.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 34.0%±6.8 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 68.1%±6.3 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 Bullock County?
Owners occupy 66.6% of Bullock County's occupied homes and renters 33.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $81,700 by its owner (±$17,694). The median renter pays $556 a month including utilities, and 48.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bullock County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $81,700±$17,694 | $209,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $556±$145 | $1,007 | −$249 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.4%±16.5 pts | 39.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $973±$174 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.6%±4.9 pts | 70.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,579±39 | 2,337,265 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.6%±7.4 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 43.0%±6.8 pts | 69.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 43.3%±6.2 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0%±0.7 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.4%±2.1 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 Bullock County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Bullock County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 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 Bullock County get to work?
87.1% of Bullock County's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 31.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.2%.
| Measure | Bullock County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 41.1%±4.6 pts | 58.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.2%±4.5 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 87.1%±5.4 pts | 80.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.1%±5.2 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.7%±1.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 1.1%±1.3 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.8 min±4.1 | 25.5 min | no clear change |
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 Bullock County's census tracts?
Bullock County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $19,799 (Tract 9522.01) to $47,625 (Tract 9525).
| Tract 952101011952100 | 1,463±383 | $44,972 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9522.0101011952201 | 2,207±369 | $19,799 |
| Tract 9522.0201011952202 | 4,217±423 | $27,134 |
| Tract 952501011952500 | 2,171±357 | $47,625 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Bullock County compare with Alabama's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 64th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 58th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 58th of 67 |
| Median household income | 66th of 67 |
| Median home value | 66th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 64th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 2nd of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 67th of 67 |
| Median age | 19th 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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