As of 2026 the population of Covington County, AL is 37,251. The population is expected to shrink to 37,153 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.05%.
The median age of Covington County, AL residents is 44.
The diversity index of Covington County, AL is 34.3, meaning that there is a 34% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Covington County, AL is $81,592 and projected to be $93,251 in 2031. Per capita income is $34,674, projected to be $40,082 in 2031. 2.89% of households – 1,075 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $830,974 and the average disposable income is $61,291.
There are 18,937 housing units in Covington County, AL; 11,756 are owner-occupied, 4,000 are rented, and 3,181 are vacant. The average home value is $215,108, with 1,285 homes built in 2010 or later, and 1,197 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 1,516 businesses in Covington County, AL, employing 12,821 workers and pulling from a labor force of 14,702 age 16 and above. 2,605 workers commute into Covington County, AL from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
10,852 residents both live and work in/around Covington County, AL. The average travel time is 25.5 minutes. 5% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 6.46% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 12,465 drive alone, 1,423 carpool, and 14 take public transportation. 379 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 421 residents work from home.
9,465 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 4,262 have associates degrees, 2,863 have bachelor’s degrees, and 2,132 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
