Chambers County, Alabama

Total Population: 34,450

County Seat: LaFayette

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Median Home Value

$129,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$49,295

Across all households

Median Age

41.5 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

14.6%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)53.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)39.7%
Hispanic or Latino3.7%
Two or More Races1.8%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.6%
Other Race0.3%

Under 18 Years

20.7%

65 Years and Over

20.0%

Male

46.7%

Female

53.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.0%

No Health Insurance

12.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

83.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

14.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$49,295

Mean Household Income

$65,673

Per Capita Income

$27,868

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.9%

In Labor Force (19–64)

71.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

17.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$129,700

Median Rent

$850/mo

Total Housing Units

16,427

Owner-Occupied

71.0%

Renter-Occupied

29.0%

Vacancy Rate

18.3%

Married Couple Households

42.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.9%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

32.6%

Average Household Size

2.52

Broadband Internet Access

78.8%

Housing Built Since 2010

7.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 01017.