Randolph County, AL

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2021 Population

21,984

3.29% 1-year decline

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

44.1

1.15% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

18.2%

2.97% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$47,081

4.3% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$124,200

3.93% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

8,352

5.04% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Randolph County, AL had a population of 22k people with a median age of 44.1 and a median household income of $47,081. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Randolph County, AL declined from 22,732 to 21,984, a −3.29% decrease and its median household income grew from $45,141 to $47,081, a 4.3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Randolph County, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (74.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (18.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.14%), White (Hispanic) (2.27%), and Other (Non-Hispanic) (0.414%).

None of the households in Randolph County, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.2% of the residents in Randolph County, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Randolph County, AL are Southern Union State Community College (1,702 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Randolph County, AL was $124,200, and the homeownership rate was 79.8%.

Most people in Randolph County, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Randolph County, AL was 2 cars per household.

Randolph County, AL borders Chambers County, AL, Clay County, AL, Cleburne County, AL, Tallapoosa County, AL, Carroll County, GA, Heard County, GA, and Troup County, GA.

United States Alabama

Population & Diversity

Randolph County, AL is home to a population of 22k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.45% of Randolph County, AL residents were born outside of the country (319 people).

In 2021, there were 4.03 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (16.5k people) in Randolph County, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.08k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 691 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.2%

2021 Citizenship

99.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.2% of Randolph County, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Randolph County, AL was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Randolph County, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Randolph County, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
16.5k ± 111
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.08k ± 153
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
691 ± 177

2.92%

Hispanic Population

641 people

2.92% of the people in Randolph County, AL are hispanic (641 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Randolph County, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Alabama.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
47,376 ± 5,318 people
Guatemala
14,765 ± 2,979 people
Korea
9,877 ± 2,438 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 47,376 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 14,765 and Korea with 9,877.

Foreign-Born Population

1.45%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

319 people

1.62%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

368 people

As of 2021, 1.45% of Randolph County, AL residents (319 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Randolph County, AL was 1.62%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Randolph County, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
506 ± 147
Gulf War (2001-)
177 ± 117
Gulf War (1990s)
149 ± 68

Randolph County, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.86 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Randolph County, AL employs 8.35k people. The largest industries in Randolph County, AL are Manufacturing (1,985 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,135 people), and Retail Trade (1,023 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($85,625), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($63,226), and Transportation & Warehousing ($62,540).

Males in Alabama have an average income that is 1.43 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,361. The income inequality in Alabama (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

8.35k

2021 Value

± 655

−5.04%

1 Year decline

± 11.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Randolph County, AL declined at a rate of −5.04%, from 8.8k employees to 8.35k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Randolph County, AL, are Production Occupations (1,339 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (952 people), and Management Occupations (871 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Randolph County, AL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alabama (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

8.35k

2021 Value

± 655

−5.04%

1 Year decline

± 11.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Randolph County, AL declined at a rate of −5.04%, from 8.8k employees to 8.35k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Randolph County, AL, are Manufacturing (1,985 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,135 people), and Retail Trade (1,023 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Randolph County, AL, though some of these residents may live in Randolph County, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,125

Median earning men ± $3,057

$28,199

Median earning women ± $2,899

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($121,691), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($63,831), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($60,417).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($38,472), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($33,568), and Public Administration ($32,000).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alabama.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

99
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
97
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
93
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$99k
Manufacturing
$32.2k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$25.7k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $48.2B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($20.5B) and Mixed freight ($19.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Alabama products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$267B

2020 Value in Alabama

$540B

Projected 2050 Value in Alabama

102% growth

In 2020, total outbound Alabama trade was $267B. This is expected to increase 102% to $540B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Alabama trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$30.3B
Florida
$20.6B
Tennessee
$13B

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $30.3B, followed by Florida with $20.6B and Tennessee and $13B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Alabama shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Randolph County, AL went to Donald J. Trump with 79% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (20.3%), followed by Other (0.692%).

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (79%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (20.3%)
Democratic Party
Other (0.692%)
Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Randolph County, AL went to Donald J. Trump with 79% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (20.3%), followed by Other (0.692%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Randolph County, AL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Alabama

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Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Katie Britt

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing Alabama.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Alabama over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Alabama

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Randolph County, AL awarded 1,702 degrees. The student population of Randolph County, AL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,776 male students and 2,293 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Randolph County, AL are White (1,268 and 74.8%), followed by Black or African American (300 and 17.7%), Hispanic or Latino (57 and 3.36%), and Two or More Races (35 and 2.06%).

The largest universities in Randolph County, AL by number of degrees awarded are Southern Union State Community College (1,702 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Randolph County, AL are General Studies (767 and 45.1%), Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (130 and 7.64%), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (103 and 6.05%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 4,069 students enrolled in Randolph County, AL, 43.6% men and 56.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,858 records, of which 54.1% were women and 45.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
362 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
93 degree-majors awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
33 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Randolph County, AL was General Studies with 362 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Randolph County, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Southern Union State Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,702 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southern Union State Community College with 1,702 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 788 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Randolph County, AL, which is 0.862 times less than the 914 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,268 degrees mean that there were 4.23 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 300 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,690) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,170) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.898% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.82% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.21M), Some college (906k), and Secondary Education (641k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Randolph County, AL was $124,200 in 2021, which is 0.507 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $119,500 to $124,200, a 3.93% increase. The homeownership rate in Randolph County, AL is 79.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Randolph County, AL have an average commute time of 30.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Randolph County, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Randolph County, AL is $47,081. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Randolph County, AL was Census Tract 2 with a value of $62,000, followed by Census Tract 3 and Census Tract 1, with respective values of $52,470 and $48,531.

In 2022, 13.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Randolph County, AL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.271%.

Housing

Property

$124,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$16,244

$6,866

Median Property Taxes

±$565

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Randolph County, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Randolph County, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

79.8%

Homeownership

2021

70.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 79.8% of the housing units in Randolph County, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 79.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Randolph County, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 2
Census Tract 3
Census Tract 1

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Randolph County, AL was Census Tract 2 with a value of $62,000, followed by Census Tract 3 and Census Tract 1, with respective values of $52,470 and $48,531.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Randolph County, AL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$47,081

Median Household Income

± $4,388

8.61k

Number of Households

± 664

In 2021, the median household income of the 8.61k households in Randolph County, AL grew to $47,081 from the previous year's value of $45,141.

The following chart displays the households in Randolph County, AL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Randolph County, AL is from Alabama.

0.458

2021 Wage GINI in Alabama

0.458

2020 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2021, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0218% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alabama in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Alabama across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (85.7%)
Carpooled (6.31%)
Worked At Home (4.44%)

In 2021, 85.7% of workers in Randolph County, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.31%) and those who worked at home (4.44%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

30.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Randolph County, AL have a longer commute time (30.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 6.39% of the workforce in Randolph County, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Randolph County, AL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Randolph County, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Randolph County, AL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 13.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Randolph County, AL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.271%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

18.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Randolph County, AL (3.91k out of 21.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Randolph County, AL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 27.3% of the children was living in poverty in Randolph County, AL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 7.5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 196 in Randolph County, AL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 107 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

90.4% of the population of Randolph County, AL has health coverage, with 42.2% on employee plans, 17.8% on Medicaid, 16.1% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 1.89% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Randolph County, AL see 4544 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.022% decrease from the previous year (4545 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 7640 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 3820 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

4,544 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Randolph County, AL

Primary care physicians in Randolph County, AL see an average of 4,544 patients per year. This represents a 0.022% decrease from the previous year (4,545 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Randolph County, AL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.8% under 18 years, 17.5% between 18 and 34 years, 39.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.64%

Uninsured

42.2%

Employer Coverage

17.8%

Medicaid

16.1%

Medicare

12.4%

Non-Group

1.89%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Randolph County, AL grew by 3.73% from 9.3% to 9.64%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Randolph County, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 87.9 in Randolph County, AL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Randolph County, AL.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.5% in Randolph County, AL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Randolph County, AL.

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