Population 26,887 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Geneva County
Household size in Geneva County
| Period | Geneva County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.45 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.52 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.57 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Geneva County run a little small, averaging 2.57 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has climbed from 2.46 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
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 Geneva County
| Period | Geneva County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.6 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.9 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.5 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.6 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.0 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Geneva County skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.6, as it has nationally.
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 Geneva County
| Period | Geneva County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Geneva County as they are nationally: 11.7%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Geneva County
Renters in Geneva County
| Period | Geneva County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.4% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.8% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.0% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.9% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Geneva County is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than half of owners (54.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 6.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Geneva County
| Period | Geneva County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.5% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.9% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Geneva County: 15.9% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
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 Geneva County
| Period | Geneva County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in Geneva County was built around 1981, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in Alabama as a whole, where the median home dates to 1986. The median year built has moved up from 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 Geneva County
| Period | Geneva County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $521 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $583 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $654 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $768 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$248 | +$375 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Geneva County costs $768 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $248 a month since 2006–10, up 48%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.6% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the southwest.
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 Geneva County
Bachelor's degrees in Geneva County
| Period | Geneva County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.8% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.1% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Geneva County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 13.1%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 4.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Geneva County has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Alabama counties.
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 Geneva County
| Period | Geneva County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.6% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.4% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.5% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.9% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.3 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Geneva County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 11.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Geneva County
| Period | Geneva County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Geneva County is close to the national rate: 5.5% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.2 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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).
Geneva 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva County | 2.57 | 44.6 | 11.7% | 21.9% | 15.9% | 1981 | $768 | 13.1% | 83.9% | 5.5% |
| Holmes County | 2.75 | 43.6 | 12.6% | 23.6% | 18.9% | 1983 | $839 | 12.6% | 87.8% | 5.5% |
| Coffee County | 2.60 | 39.9 | 12.0% | 27.7% | 14.3% | 1987 | $1,078 | 22.8% | 87.3% | 4.8% |
| Dale County | 2.58 | 40.1 | 13.7% | 38.1% | 14.6% | 1983 | $876 | 19.8% | 86.2% | 6.4% |
| Houston County | 2.49 | 40.6 | 12.8% | 36.2% | 13.3% | 1986 | $1,017 | 23.1% | 88.2% | 4.8% |
| Washington County | 2.47 | 41.1 | 12.3% | 20.0% | 15.5% | 1989 | $994 | 11.5% | 85.6% | 3.2% |
| Jackson County | 2.46 | 43.4 | 13.5% | 24.1% | 14.0% | 1983 | $861 | 15.3% | 83.9% | 4.5% |
| Covington County | 2.55 | 44.2 | 11.8% | 23.7% | 21.1% | 1979 | $740 | 17.7% | 85.1% | 5.0% |
| Henry County | 2.51 | 45.4 | 9.1% | 20.5% | 20.4% | 1984 | $794 | 23.0% | 84.6% | 3.9% |
| Walton County | 2.41 | 44.6 | 9.7% | 21.4% | 23.4% | 2002 | $1,820 | 35.0% | 92.4% | 5.2% |
| Early County | 2.53 | 42.9 | 15.1% | 33.4% | 18.0% | 1984 | $813 | 14.7% | 82.1% | 6.5% |
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 Geneva 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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