Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
34612
Sex Ratio
90.9 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
-0.6 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
0.01 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Chambers County, AL, exhibits a stagnant population growth rate of -0.6% over the past year, contrasting with Alabama's overall growth of 0.6%. The county's median age of 42.2 is higher than the state average of 39.3, indicating an aging population. With an age dependency ratio of 68.1, Chambers County faces a significant burden of dependents compared to many neighboring counties, such as Madison and Lee, which have lower ratios and higher growth rates. The percentage of residents above 65 years (19.7%) is also notable, suggesting potential challenges in workforce sustainability and healthcare services.
Dependency Rate
68.1 %
Median Age
42.2 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
19.7 %
Active Aging Index
114 %
Old Dependency Rate
33.1 %
Young Dependency Rate
35 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
13143
Married-couple Household
5775
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.33 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
0.15 %
Average Household Size
2.58 p
Average Family Size
3.18 p
Household with Children (%)
28.7 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
36 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
33.5 %
Now Married
45.4 %
Widowed
8.4 %
Divorced
12.7 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.