Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
22179
Sex Ratio
94.7 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
0.9 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.24 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Randolph County, AL, exhibits a population decline over the past 13 years, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -0.24%, contrasting with Alabama's overall growth rate of 0.54%. Despite a slight one-year growth rate of 0.9%, the county's median age of 44.1 is notably higher than the state median of 39.3, indicating an aging population. The age dependency ratio of 71.8 is also elevated, suggesting a higher proportion of dependents relative to the working-age population. Compared to other counties, Randolph's demographic trends reflect challenges similar to those in counties like Talladega, which also shows population decline.
Dependency Rate
71.8 %
Median Age
44.1 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
20.9 %
Active Aging Index
120.7 %
Old Dependency Rate
35.9 %
Young Dependency Rate
35.9 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
8729
Married-couple Household
4395
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
0.19 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
1.42 %
Average Household Size
2.47 p
Average Family Size
3 p
Household with Children (%)
28.3 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
37.5 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
25.1 %
Now Married
54.3 %
Widowed
8.2 %
Divorced
12.5 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.