County · Alabama
Chambers County, Alabama
Chambers County, Alabama. Chambers County had 34,253 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.3% since 2020, while Alabama grew 3.3%. It holds 11 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs and 5 census-designated) and 9 census tracts. GEOID 01017.
Chambers County is one of the 2 counties of the LaGrange, GA-AL micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
34,253
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 34,772 · ACS 2020-2024: 34,192
Median household income
$49,656
±$3,919 (90% margin)
Alabama: $63,999
Median home value
$135,800
±$16,978 (90% margin)
Alabama: $209,900
Median gross rent
$871
±$51 (90% margin)
Alabama: $1,007
How many people live in Chambers County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 34,772 residents in Chambers County. The Census Bureau estimates 34,253 for July 1, 2025, down 1.3% since 2020, while Alabama grew 3.3%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 34,192 over 597 square miles of land.
| Measure | Chambers County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 34,192 | 5,086,768 | +532 |
| Households | 13,434±411 | 1,997,247 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.50±0.08 | 2.48 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 16,435±28 | 2,337,265 | −553 |
Chambers County's population since 2000
From 36,583 in 2000 to 34,253 in 2025: down 6.4%. 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 Chambers County?
Chambers County holds 11 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 5 census-designated places. The largest is Valley with 10,294 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Valley | 10,529 | $51,661 |
|---|---|---|
| Lanett | 6,970 | $42,357 |
| La Fayette | 2,684 | $32,601 |
| Huguley | 2,470 | $43,750 |
| FredoniaGEOID 0128120 | 198 | not published |
| PentonGEOID 0159016 | 163 | not published |
| CussetaGEOID 0119216 | 152 | $80,385 |
| AbandaGEOID 0100100 | 133 | $115,388 |
| Standing RockGEOID 0172720 | 132 | $44,167 |
| Five PointsGEOID 0126200 | 114 | not published |
| WaverlyGEOID 0180256 | 159 | $81,953 |
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 Chambers County?
The median resident of Chambers County is 41.3 years old; 20.9% are under 18 and 20.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 53.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 38.4%. 2.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Chambers County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3±0.9 | 39.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.9% | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.3%±0.1 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.0% | 5.6% | +1.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 53.9%±0.3 pts | 63.4% | −1.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 38.4%±0.9 pts | 25.6% | −1.2 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| 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 | 3.2%±0.9 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.1%±0.7 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.6%±0.8 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.2%±1.1 pts | 7.7% | – |
| With a disability | 20.2%±1.7 pts | 16.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.0%±1.4 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.7%±2.1 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.9%±1.8 pts | 28.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.9%±1.1 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0%±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 Chambers County earn?
Half of Chambers County's 13,434 households earn less than $49,656 a year (±$3,919), against $63,999 in Alabama. In 2015-2019 it was $52,045 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Chambers County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,656±$3,919 | $63,999 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $65,288±$4,112 | $88,898 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,725±$1,341 | $36,087 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.7%±2.2 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.4%±5.3 pts | 21.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.3%±2.8 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.1%±2.7 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 Chambers County?
Owners occupy 71.8% of Chambers County's occupied homes and renters 28.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $135,800 by its owner (±$16,978). The median renter pays $871 a month including utilities, and 35.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Chambers County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $135,800±$16,978 | $209,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $871±$51 | $1,007 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.6%±7.4 pts | 39.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,135±$57 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.8%±2.8 pts | 70.2% | +4.3 pts |
| Housing units | 16,435±28 | 2,337,265 | −553 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±0.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.6%±3.6 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.2%±2.9 pts | 69.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 14.3%±2.0 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1%±0.5 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.7%±2.0 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 Chambers County building?
Builders took permits for 100 new housing units across Chambers County in 2025 (44 single-family), 2.9 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 Chambers County get to work?
85.0% of Chambers County's workers drive alone and 4.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.1%.
| Measure | Chambers County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.3%±1.9 pts | 58.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1%±1.6 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 85.0%±2.8 pts | 80.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.6%±2.2 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.2%±0.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.4%±1.2 pts | 8.8% | +2.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.1 min±1.2 | 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 Chambers County's census tracts?
Chambers County is divided into 9 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $33,767 (Tract 9540.02) to $58,549 (Tract 9540.01).
| Tract 953801017953800 | 3,364±606 | $51,628 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 953901017953900 | 3,310±467 | $51,429 |
| Tract 9540.0101017954001 | 2,330±435 | $58,549 |
| Tract 9540.0201017954002 | 4,004±407 | $33,767 |
| Tract 954201017954200 | 3,553±490 | $57,026 |
| Tract 954301017954300 | 4,553±628 | $56,818 |
| Tract 954601017954600 | 4,136±358 | $43,542 |
| Tract 954701017954700 | 4,431±449 | $49,515 |
| Tract 954801017954800 | 4,511±467 | $45,530 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Chambers County compare with Alabama's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 34th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 46th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 29th of 67 |
| Median household income | 46th of 67 |
| Median home value | 43rd of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 19th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 50th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49th of 67 |
| Median age | 33rd 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
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 Chambers County 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' school search.