County · Alabama
Coffee County, Alabama
Coffee County, Alabama. Coffee County had 56,953 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.5% since 2020, faster than Alabama (+3.3%). It holds 4 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs) and 16 census tracts. GEOID 01031.
Coffee County is the county of the Enterprise, AL micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
56,953
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 53,465 · ACS 2020-2024: 54,920
Median household income
$68,353
±$3,218 (90% margin)
Alabama: $63,999
Median home value
$188,600
±$7,326 (90% margin)
Alabama: $209,900
Median gross rent
$1,018
±$52 (90% margin)
Alabama: $1,007
How many people live in Coffee County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 53,465 residents in Coffee County. The Census Bureau estimates 56,953 for July 1, 2025, up 6.5% since 2020, faster than Alabama (+3.3%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 54,920 over 679 square miles of land.
| Measure | Coffee County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 54,920 | 5,086,768 | +3,258 |
| Households | 20,984±409 | 1,997,247 | +1,060 |
| Average household size | 2.58±0.05 | 2.48 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 24,656±55 | 2,337,265 | +1,468 |
Coffee County's population since 2000
From 43,615 in 2000 to 56,953 in 2025: up 30.6%. 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 Coffee County?
Coffee County holds 4 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Enterprise with 31,211 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Enterprise | 28,711 | $73,125 |
|---|---|---|
| Elba | 3,508 | $44,792 |
| New Brockton | 1,428 | $72,212 |
| Kinston | 580 | $43,036 |
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 Coffee County?
The median resident of Coffee County is 39.0 years old; 24.1% are under 18 and 17.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 67.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 15.6%. 4.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Coffee County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.0±0.5 | 39.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.1%±0.1 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.2%±0.1 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.8% | 5.6% | +2.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 67.5%±0.2 pts | 63.4% | −2.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 15.6%±0.7 pts | 25.6% | −1.2 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.2 pts | 1.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 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 | 5.3%±0.8 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.6%±0.9 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.0%±1.0 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 15.3%±1.1 pts | 7.7% | – |
| With a disability | 17.5%±1.1 pts | 16.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.4%±1.2 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.1%±1.2 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.5%±1.5 pts | 28.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.1%±1.0 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.9%±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 Coffee County earn?
Half of Coffee County's 20,984 households earn less than $68,353 a year (±$3,218), against $63,999 in Alabama. In 2015-2019 it was $68,472 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Coffee County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,353±$3,218 | $63,999 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $86,186±$3,411 | $88,898 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,095±$1,368 | $36,087 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.7%±1.5 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.3%±3.0 pts | 21.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.5%±1.3 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.8%±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 Coffee County?
Owners occupy 72.3% of Coffee County's occupied homes and renters 27.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $188,600 by its owner (±$7,326). The median renter pays $1,018 a month including utilities, and 31.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Coffee County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $188,600±$7,326 | $209,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,018±$52 | $1,007 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.9%±4.7 pts | 39.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,405±$48 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.3%±2.2 pts | 70.2% | +6.6 pts |
| Housing units | 24,656±55 | 2,337,265 | +1,468 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1%±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 12.8%±3.5 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.3%±1.9 pts | 69.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.1%±1.0 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.3%±0.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.7%±0.6 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 Coffee County building?
Builders took permits for 198 new housing units across Coffee County in 2025 (198 single-family), 3.5 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 Coffee County get to work?
83.9% of Coffee County's workers drive alone and 4.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.1%.
| Measure | Coffee County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.1%±1.5 pts | 58.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1%±1.1 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 83.9%±1.9 pts | 80.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.7%±1.7 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.4%±0.8 pts | 8.8% | +1.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.0 min±0.9 | 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 Coffee County's census tracts?
Coffee County is divided into 16 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $44,159 (Tract 105) to $153,264 (Tract 112.04).
| Tract 10101031010100 | 2,031±307 | $53,893 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 10201031010200 | 1,878±218 | $63,000 |
| Tract 10301031010300 | 4,813±330 | $76,944 |
| Tract 10401031010400 | 1,789±191 | $47,115 |
| Tract 10501031010500 | 4,681±369 | $44,159 |
| Tract 10601031010600 | 1,657±281 | $50,833 |
| Tract 10701031010700 | 2,555±271 | $68,042 |
| Tract 10801031010800 | 3,838±361 | $93,843 |
| Tract 10901031010900 | 2,941±490 | $49,037 |
| Tract 11001031011000 | 4,559±503 | $70,133 |
| Tract 11101031011100 | 2,490±410 | $58,162 |
| Tract 112.0301031011203 | 5,488±521 | $79,743 |
| Tract 112.0401031011204 | 3,918±483 | $153,264 |
| Tract 112.0501031011205 | 3,758±432 | $90,954 |
| Tract 112.0601031011206 | 4,439±454 | $61,250 |
| Tract 11301031011300 | 4,085±492 | $49,100 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Coffee County compare with Alabama's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 26th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 9th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 27th of 67 |
| Median household income | 9th of 67 |
| Median home value | 16th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 12th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 44th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16th 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
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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