Chambers County, AL Demographics
What is the population of Chambers County?
There are 79,824 residents in Chambers County, with a median age of 44. Of this, 48.42% are males and 51.58% are females. US-born citizens make up 97.32% of the resident pool in Chambers County, while non-US-born citizens account for 1.63%. Additionally, 1.05% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 71,314 people in Chambers County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 79,824 | -0.4% |
| Male Population | 38,652 | -0.2% |
| Female Population | 41,172 | -0.5% |
Male Population 48.42%
Female Population 51.58%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 44 | 2.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 77,688 | -0.4% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 1,300 | 4.1% |
| Not Citizen | 836 | -3.9% |
Citizen U.S. Born 97.32%
Citizen not U.S. Born 1.63%
Not Citizen 1.05%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 127 | 22.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 4,493 | 8.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,753 | -19.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,199 | -16.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 71,314 | -0.1% |
Moved from Abroad 0.16%
Moved from Same County 5.7%
Moved from Same State 2.22%
Moved from Different State 1.52%
Same House as Last Year 90.4%
What are the employment statistics in Chambers County?
White-collar workers make up 68.66% of the working population in Chambers County, while blue-collar employees account for 31.34%. There are also 2,515 entrepreneurs in Chambers County (7.24% of the workforce); 24,987 workers employed in private companies (71.93%); and 4,865 people working in governmental institutions (14.01%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 23,852 | -1.6% |
| Blue Collar | 10,885 | 0.7% |
White Collar 68.66%
Blue Collar 31.34%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,515 | 12.1% |
| Private Companies | 24,987 | -2.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 4,865 | 4.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,370 | -6.6% |
Self Employees 7.24%
Private Companies 71.93%
Governmental Workers 14.01%
Not for Profit Companies 6.82%
How many households are there in Chambers County?
There are a total of 31,045 households in Chambers County, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 65.7% of these Chambers County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 34.3%. Additionally, 27.94% of households have children and 72.06% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 31,045 | 1.1% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 20,398 | 0.8% |
| Non-Family Households | 10,647 | 1.8% |
Family Households 65.7%
Non-Family Households 34.3%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 8,673 | -1.1% |
| Households without Children | 22,372 | 2.0% |
Households with Children 27.94%
Households without Children 72.06%
What are the median and average incomes in Chambers County?
The average annual household income in Chambers County is $72,696, while the median household income sits at $50,924 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $54,804, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $63,417. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $59,428 and $40,904, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $72,696 | 7.4% |
| Median Household Income | $50,924 | 7.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 63,628 | -1.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Chambers County?
There are 37,672 housing units in Chambers County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1984. Of the 31,045 occupied housing units in Chambers County, 71.09% are owner-occupied, while 28.91% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 49.73% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $182,800. In general, housing costs reach $696 per month in Chambers County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 37,672 | 1.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1984 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 3,428 | 2.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,502 | 2.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,897 | 12.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3,946 | -2.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 5,749 | -9.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5,345 | 6.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 5,667 | -5.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4,727 | -9.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 3,978 | 30.3% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 433 | 56.9% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 31,045 | 1.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 22,070 | 2.8% |
| Renter Occupied | $8,975 | -2.7% |
Owner Occupied 71.09%
Renter Occupied 28.91%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 10,975 | 1.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 11,095 | 3.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $182,800 | 31.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $94,200 | 6.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $696 | 2.2% |
With Mortgage 49.73%
Without Mortgage 50.27%
What is the level of education in Chambers County?
Approximately 42.97% of the population in Chambers County holds a high school degree (that's 28,312 residents), while 25.99% have attained a college certificate (17,122 locals) and 11.75% have a bachelor's degree (7,743 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 2,981 | -6.6% |
| Some High School | 28,312 | 2.8% |
| Some College | 17,122 | -4.1% |
| Associate Degree | 5,959 | -0.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7,743 | 5.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,773 | -5.7% |
No High School 4.52%
Some High School 42.97%
Some College 25.99%
Associate Degree 9.04%
Bachelor's Degree 11.75%
Graduate Degree 5.73%
What is the marital status of Chambers County residents?
A total of 22,067 people in Chambers County have never been married (which represents 32.82% of the total population), while 30,775 of them are wedded (45.77%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,282 (1.91%) and 8,207 (12.21%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 22,067 | -0.6% |
| Married | 30,775 | 1.8% |
| Separated | 1,282 | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 4,906 | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 8,207 | 8,207.0% |
Never Married 32.82%
Married 45.77%
Separated 1.91%
Widowed 7.3%
Divorced 12.21%
What are the most common means of transportation in Chambers County?
The top three means of transportation people in Chambers County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 31,978 residents commute by car, 389 prefer going to work by walking and 70 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 31,978 | -2.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 70 | 89.2% |
| Railroad | 8 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 34 | 21.4% |
| Walk | 389 | 72.9% |
What is the median and average household income in Chambers County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36801 | 23,479 | 9,578 | $55,728.00 | $75,547.00 |
| 36850 | 2,731 | 1,108 | $41,611.00 | $48,858.00 |
| 36852 | 2,281 | 793 | $73,832.00 | $86,468.00 |
| 36854 | 15,643 | 6,074 | $58,324.00 | $75,052.00 |
| 36855 | 1,331 | 609 | $56,220.00 | $70,049.00 |
| 36862 | 5,986 | 2,329 | $44,014.00 | $59,072.00 |
| 36863 | 12,370 | 4,458 | $46,120.00 | $60,749.00 |
| 36879 | 3,000 | 986 | $108,015.00 | $138,776.00 |
| 36274 | 10,162 | 4,162 | $44,100.00 | $55,128.00 |
| 36276 | 2,841 | 948 | $43,000.00 | $57,263.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.