Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
53559
Sex Ratio
98.9 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
1 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
0.86 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Coffee County, AL, exhibits a population growth rate of 1% over the past year, slightly above the state average of 0.6%. With a median age of 39.2, it aligns closely with Alabama's median age of 39.3. The county's age dependency ratio of 68.9 indicates a higher proportion of dependents compared to many neighboring counties, such as Madison and Lee, which have lower ratios. Notably, 23.7% of the population is under 18, reflecting a youthful demographic, while 17.1% are over 65, suggesting a balanced age distribution. Overall, Coffee County shows moderate growth and demographic stability relative to other counties in Alabama.
Dependency Rate
68.9 %
Median Age
39.2 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
17.1 %
Active Aging Index
87.9 %
Old Dependency Rate
28.9 %
Young Dependency Rate
40 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
20363
Married-couple Household
9828
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
0.61 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
-0.56 %
Average Household Size
2.6 p
Average Family Size
3.22 p
Household with Children (%)
31.7 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
32 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
26.3 %
Now Married
52.6 %
Widowed
7.4 %
Divorced
13.8 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.