Population 59,947 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Autauga County
Household size in Autauga County
| Period | Autauga County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.72 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.71 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.58 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.65 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Autauga County average 2.65 people, the same as the country as a whole. The typical household here is bigger than in Alabama overall, where it has 2.56 people. Household size has edged down from 2.72 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Autauga County
| Period | Autauga County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.8 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.3 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.9 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
At 39.9, the median age in Autauga County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.2, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Autauga County
| Period | Autauga County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Autauga County as they are nationally: 11.7%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Autauga County
Renters in Autauga County
| Period | Autauga County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.5% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.9% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.7% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.9% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Autauga County is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 41.5% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Autauga County
| Period | Autauga County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Autauga County as nationally: 8.4%, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in Alabama overall (13.5%). Of Alabama's 67 counties, only three have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Autauga County
| Period | Autauga County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Autauga County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1993, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1987 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing. Few Alabama counties have newer homes: only six of 67.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Autauga County
| Period | Autauga County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $816 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $930 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $923 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,221 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$405 | +$375 | +$606 |
Rent in Autauga County runs $1,221 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in Alabama as a whole ($1,091). Rent has climbed $405 a month since 2006–10, up 50%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.2% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Autauga County
Bachelor's degrees in Autauga County
| Period | Autauga County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.9% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.7% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.6% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.3% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Autauga County than nationally: 30.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.4 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the northwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Autauga County
| Period | Autauga County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.2% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.9% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.9% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.6% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Autauga County is a bit above the national rate: 91.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.4 points, as it has nationally. Of Alabama's 67 counties, only four have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Autauga County
| Period | Autauga County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Autauga County has been low: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other Alabama county has lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.7 points, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Autauga County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autauga County | 2.65 | 39.9 | 11.7% | 22.9% | 8.4% | 1993 | $1,221 | 30.3% | 91.6% | 2.4% |
| Elmore County | 2.65 | 40.4 | 13.9% | 23.0% | 11.6% | 1994 | $1,022 | 25.0% | 89.4% | 4.8% |
| Dallas County | 2.36 | 41.9 | 16.7% | 36.2% | 14.7% | 1979 | $772 | 17.4% | 87.8% | 10.3% |
| Macon County | 2.30 | 39.9 | 21.6% | 38.5% | 27.4% | 1980 | $764 | 21.8% | 86.6% | 8.7% |
| Perry County | 2.33 | 36.4 | 19.0% | 22.5% | 12.8% | 1985 | $607 | 16.0% | 84.3% | 17.7% |
| Lee County | 2.63 | 36.1 | 9.4% | 33.7% | 13.5% | 1996 | $1,170 | 43.3% | 92.6% | 3.5% |
| Russell County | 2.51 | 38.9 | 13.9% | 38.7% | 13.1% | 1988 | $1,122 | 17.7% | 87.4% | 6.2% |
| Muscogee County | 2.49 | 36.8 | 16.4% | 49.2% | 11.6% | 1979 | $1,243 | 29.9% | 88.8% | 6.4% |
| Harris County | 2.77 | 44.1 | 8.7% | 11.2% | 11.0% | 1997 | $1,194 | 38.6% | 94.1% | 6.0% |
| Sumter County | 2.04 | 38.6 | 15.5% | 33.2% | 22.5% | 1979 | $755 | 21.0% | 87.1% | 11.9% |
| Lauderdale County | 2.51 | 39.8 | 17.6% | 34.9% | 14.6% | 1981 | $1,049 | 24.6% | 85.8% | 6.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Autauga County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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