As of 2024 the population of Covington County, AL is 37,378. The population is expected to shrink to 37,210 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.09%.
The median age of Covington County, AL residents is 44.
The diversity index of Covington County, AL is 34.6, meaning that there is a 35% 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 $74,125 and projected to be $83,453 in 2029. Per capita income is $30,857, projected to be $35,055 in 2029. 2.07% of households – 774 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $817,049 and the average disposable income is $58,092.
There are 18,699 housing units in Covington County, AL; 11,447 are owner-occupied, 4,080 are rented, and 3,172 are vacant. The average home value is $209,000, with 1,108 homes built in 2010 or later, and 1,079 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 1,329 businesses in Covington County, AL, employing 12,626 workers and pulling from a labor force of 14,928 age 16 and above. 2,019 workers commute into Covington County, AL from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
11,746 residents both live and work in/around Covington County, AL. The average travel time is 24.0 minutes. 6.17% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 4.97% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 13,056 drive alone, 1,193 carpool, and 6 take public transportation. 336 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 337 residents work from home.
9,982 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 3,444 have associates degrees, 2,881 have bachelor’s degrees, and 1,923 hold a graduate or professional degree.
