County · Alabama
Escambia County, Alabama
Escambia County, Alabama. Escambia County had 36,665 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.3% since 2020, while Alabama grew 3.3%. It holds 6 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs) and 10 census tracts. GEOID 01053.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
36,665
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 36,757 · ACS 2020-2024: 36,629
Median household income
$48,225
±$3,891 (90% margin)
Alabama: $63,999
Median home value
$136,500
±$10,527 (90% margin)
Alabama: $209,900
Median gross rent
$766
±$23 (90% margin)
Alabama: $1,007
How many people live in Escambia County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 36,757 residents in Escambia County. The Census Bureau estimates 36,665 for July 1, 2025, down 0.3% since 2020, while Alabama grew 3.3%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 36,629 over 945 square miles of land.
| Measure | Escambia County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 36,629 | 5,086,768 | −428 |
| Households | 12,808±467 | 1,997,247 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.66±0.10 | 2.48 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 16,816±40 | 2,337,265 | +230 |
Escambia County's population since 2000
From 38,440 in 2000 to 36,665 in 2025: down 4.6%. 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 Escambia County?
Escambia County holds 6 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Atmore with 8,360 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Atmore | 8,391 | $38,862 |
|---|---|---|
| Brewton | 5,276 | $50,721 |
| East Brewton | 2,293 | $35,571 |
| Flomaton | 1,466 | $42,708 |
| RiverviewGEOID 0165016 | 163 | not published |
| PollardGEOID 0161536 | 128 | $75,278 |
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 Escambia County?
The median resident of Escambia County is 40.6 years old; 22.7% are under 18 and 19.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 60.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 29.4%. 0.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Escambia County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.6±0.8 | 39.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.7%±0.2 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.0%±0.3 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4% | 5.6% | +0.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 60.0%±0.3 pts | 63.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 29.4%±1.6 pts | 25.6% | −2.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 2.8%±0.3 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 | 4.8%±1.7 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.8%±0.4 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.0%±0.7 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.3%±1.2 pts | 7.7% | – |
| With a disability | 21.3%±1.7 pts | 16.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.2%±1.8 pts | 9.2% | −5.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.4%±1.9 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.5%±1.9 pts | 28.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.2%±1.1 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.2%±0.8 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 Escambia County earn?
Half of Escambia County's 12,808 households earn less than $48,225 a year (±$3,891), against $63,999 in Alabama. In 2015-2019 it was $44,643 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Escambia County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,225±$3,891 | $63,999 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $63,473±$4,260 | $88,898 | – |
| Per capita income | $23,983±$1,470 | $36,087 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 20.0%±2.8 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.6%±5.6 pts | 21.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.2%±2.5 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 79.0%±2.9 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 Escambia County?
Owners occupy 70.9% of Escambia County's occupied homes and renters 29.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $136,500 by its owner (±$10,527). The median renter pays $766 a month including utilities, and 36.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Escambia County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $136,500±$10,527 | $209,900 | +$14,169 |
| Median gross rent | $766±$23 | $1,007 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.3%±8.2 pts | 39.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,147±$69 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.9%±2.9 pts | 70.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 16,816±40 | 2,337,265 | +230 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.3%±1.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.4%±2.5 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.9%±2.6 pts | 69.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 21.0%±2.6 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.0%±1.1 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 Escambia County building?
Builders took permits for 6 new housing units across Escambia County in 2025 (6 single-family), 0.2 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 Escambia County get to work?
90.1% of Escambia County's workers drive alone and 2.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 10.1%.
| Measure | Escambia County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 47.6%±2.1 pts | 58.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 10.1%±2.5 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 90.1%±2.4 pts | 80.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.5%±1.8 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.9%±1.1 pts | 8.8% | +1.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.6 min±1.8 | 25.5 min | +2.4 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 Escambia County's census tracts?
Escambia County is divided into 10 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $23,570 (Tract 9706) to $67,635 (Tract 9701).
| Tract 9698.0101053969801 | 1,118±259 | $36,719 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9698.0201053969802 | 4,751±773 | $35,214 |
| Tract 969901053969900 | 4,725±680 | $56,283 |
| Tract 970101053970100 | 4,815±659 | $67,635 |
| Tract 970201053970200 | 1,492±277 | $50,000 |
| Tract 970301053970300 | 3,357±593 | $52,064 |
| Tract 970401053970400 | 4,973±492 | $63,109 |
| Tract 970501053970500 | 4,788±629 | $49,970 |
| Tract 970601053970600 | 2,933±646 | $23,570 |
| Tract 970701053970700 | 3,677±463 | $45,650 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Escambia County compare with Alabama's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 33rd of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 37th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 39th of 67 |
| Median household income | 51st of 67 |
| Median home value | 40th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 37th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 21st of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 56th of 67 |
| Median age | 43rd 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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