Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
36755
Sex Ratio
101.1 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
-0.3 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.28 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Escambia County, AL, is experiencing a slight population decline, with a 13-year CAGR of -0.28% and a 1-year growth rate of -0.3%, contrasting with Alabama's overall population growth of 0.6%. The county's median age is 40.5, slightly above the state median of 39.3, and it has a higher sex ratio of 101.1, indicating a balanced gender distribution. The age dependency ratio of 70.4 is notably high, suggesting a significant proportion of dependents, particularly among the elderly (31.7%). Compared to counties like Madison and Baldwin, which are growing rapidly, Escambia faces demographic challenges.
Dependency Rate
70.4 %
Median Age
40.5 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
18.6 %
Active Aging Index
98.8 %
Old Dependency Rate
31.7 %
Young Dependency Rate
38.7 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
13022
Married-couple Household
5490
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.48 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
1.12 %
Average Household Size
2.63 p
Average Family Size
3.54 p
Household with Children (%)
25.6 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
37.8 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
33.8 %
Now Married
43.1 %
Widowed
8.7 %
Divorced
14.4 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.