Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
37542
Sex Ratio
94.5 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
0.1 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.01 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Covington County, AL, exhibits a slight population decline over the past 13 years, with a negligible CAGR of -0.01%, contrasting with Alabama's overall growth rate of 0.54%. The county's median age of 42.9 is higher than the state average of 39.3, indicating an aging population, as reflected in its old-age dependency ratio of 38.5, which is significantly above the state average of 28.5. Additionally, Covington County has a higher percentage of residents aged 65 and older (21.7%) compared to the state (17.3%), suggesting potential challenges in supporting an aging demographic relative to other counties in Alabama.
Dependency Rate
77.3 %
Median Age
42.9 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
21.7 %
Active Aging Index
120.6 %
Old Dependency Rate
38.5 %
Young Dependency Rate
38.8 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
14194
Married-couple Household
6679
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.27 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
-0.71 %
Average Household Size
2.59 p
Average Family Size
3.26 p
Household with Children (%)
29.6 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
38.6 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
26.2 %
Now Married
49 %
Widowed
9.9 %
Divorced
14.9 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.