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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.