County · Alabama
Geneva County, Alabama
Geneva County, Alabama. Geneva County had 27,554 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.4% since 2020, in line with Alabama (+3.3%). It holds 9 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 01061.
Geneva County is one of the 3 counties of the Dothan, AL metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
27,554
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 26,659 · ACS 2020-2024: 26,887
Median household income
$52,771
±$5,419 (90% margin)
Alabama: $63,999
Median home value
$130,700
±$12,061 (90% margin)
Alabama: $209,900
Median gross rent
$784
±$71 (90% margin)
Alabama: $1,007
How many people live in Geneva County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 26,659 residents in Geneva County. The Census Bureau estimates 27,554 for July 1, 2025, up 3.4% since 2020, in line with Alabama (+3.3%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 26,887 over 574 square miles of land.
| Measure | Geneva County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 26,887 | 5,086,768 | +470 |
| Households | 10,647±358 | 1,997,247 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.50±0.08 | 2.48 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 12,584±52 | 2,337,265 | −285 |
Geneva County's population since 2000
From 25,764 in 2000 to 27,554 in 2025: up 6.9%. 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 Geneva County?
Geneva County holds 9 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Geneva with 4,307 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Geneva | 4,245 | $47,102 |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 2,651 | $56,250 |
| Slocomb | 2,082 | $38,056 |
| Samson | 1,874 | $33,424 |
| Malvern | 1,536 | $43,854 |
| EunolaGEOID 0124616 | 284 | not published |
| BlackGEOID 0107120 | 221 | $61,214 |
| Coffee SpringsGEOID 0116240 | 206 | $40,917 |
| Taylor | 2,262 | $67,464 |
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 Geneva County?
The median resident of Geneva County is 43.7 years old; 22.0% are under 18 and 20.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 8.4%. 2.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Geneva County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.7±0.5 | 39.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.0% | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.3%±0.4 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.3% | 5.6% | +1.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.5%±1.2 pts | 63.4% | −3.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 8.4%±0.8 pts | 25.6% | −1.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.8 pts | 1.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±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%±0.7 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±1.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.2%±0.7 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.6%±1.5 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.6%±1.5 pts | 7.7% | – |
| With a disability | 23.0%±2.3 pts | 16.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.5%±1.6 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.9%±2.6 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.2%±1.9 pts | 28.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.7%±0.9 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9%±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 Geneva County earn?
Half of Geneva County's 10,647 households earn less than $52,771 a year (±$5,419), against $63,999 in Alabama. In 2015-2019 it was $51,359 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Geneva County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,771±$5,419 | $63,999 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $67,805±$3,897 | $88,898 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,592±$1,632 | $36,087 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 19.2%±3.1 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 25.2%±5.7 pts | 21.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.3%±2.7 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 79.6%±2.8 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 Geneva County?
Owners occupy 78.1% of Geneva County's occupied homes and renters 21.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $130,700 by its owner (±$12,061). The median renter pays $784 a month including utilities, and 31.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Geneva County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $130,700±$12,061 | $209,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $784±$71 | $1,007 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.3%±6.7 pts | 39.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,181±$67 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.1%±2.6 pts | 70.2% | +6.1 pts |
| Housing units | 12,584±52 | 2,337,265 | −285 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.2%±2.6 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.5%±2.7 pts | 69.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 24.4%±2.6 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2%±0.5 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.1%±1.4 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 Geneva County building?
Builders took permits for 20 new housing units across Geneva County in 2025 (20 single-family), 0.7 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 Geneva County get to work?
87.5% of Geneva County's workers drive alone and 3.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.6%.
| Measure | Geneva County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.9%±2.8 pts | 58.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6%±1.6 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 87.5%±2.6 pts | 80.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.5%±2.1 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.8%±1.0 pts | 8.8% | +2.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.6 min±1.6 | 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 Geneva County's census tracts?
Geneva County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $45,795 (Tract 505) to $64,886 (Tract 506).
| Tract 50101061050100 | 4,931±443 | $47,067 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 50201061050200 | 1,673±326 | $53,092 |
| Tract 50301061050300 | 5,558±595 | $50,040 |
| Tract 50401061050400 | 5,458±503 | $64,180 |
| Tract 50501061050500 | 4,994±543 | $45,795 |
| Tract 50601061050600 | 4,273±449 | $64,886 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Geneva County compare with Alabama's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 39th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 21st of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 35th of 67 |
| Median household income | 37th of 67 |
| Median home value | 44th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 31st of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 25th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 60th of 67 |
| Median age | 14th 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 Geneva 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.