Coffee County, Alabama Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 26th-largest in Alabama
The population of Coffee County, Alabama is 54,231 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 26th-largest county in Alabama. The median household income is $64,672, the median home value is $180,300, and the median age is 38.8.
The population of Coffee County has grown 12.3% since 2010 (50,204 → 56,358), a +0.83% annualized rate.
54,231
Population
+0.83%
Annual growth
80
People / sq mi
$64,672
Median Income
$180,300
Median Home Value
Coffee County covers 679 sq mi of land at 79.9 people per square mile.
About Coffee County, AL
Coffee County is a county in Alabama with a population of 54,231. It ranks #26 among counties in Alabama by population. The median age is 38.8, in line with the national median. The population is 49.7% male and 50.3% female.
The median household income in Coffee County is $64,672, below the US median of $74,580. 13.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $180,300, with monthly rent averaging $970. The homeownership rate of 69.2% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Coffee County reflects 21.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 4.1% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 22.7 minutes each way.
Coffee County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Coffee County had a population of 50,204 in 2010 and 56,358 in 2024, a 12.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 56,358 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.83%.
56,358
Population (2024)
50,204
Population (2010)
56,358
Peak (2024)
0.83%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 50,204 |
| 2011 | 50,449 |
| 2012 | 51,159 |
| 2013 | 50,709 |
| 2014 | 50,693 |
| 2015 | 51,004 |
| 2016 | 51,281 |
| 2017 | 51,943 |
| 2018 | 52,097 |
| 2019 | 52,639 |
| 2020 | 53,565 |
| 2021 | 54,201 |
| 2022 | 54,769 |
| 2023 | 55,707 |
| 2024 | 56,358 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 71.5% |
| Black or African American | 16.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
38.8
Median Age
50.3%
Female
49.7%
Male
17.1%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.9% · Seniors (65+): 17.1%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $64,672+$2,645 vs state |
| Mean household income | $81,266 |
| Per-capita income | $32,757 |
| Poverty rate | 13.9%+2.6% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3% |
| Employment-to-population | 51.3% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Coffee County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.0% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
0.4%
Carpool
85.1%
Public transit
4.1%
Work from home
22.7 min
Avg commute
Housing
$180,300$-14,800 vs state
Median home value
$970
Median rent
69.2%
Homeownership rate
24,399
Total housing units
85.5%
Occupied
14.5%
Vacant
30.8%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
89.5%
With health insurance
92.5%
With broadband internet
37.2%
Foreign-born
16.0%
Veterans (18+)
17.9%
With a disability
91.5%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
86.0%
High School+
21.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Coffee County, Alabama has a population of 54,231 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 26th-largest county in Alabama. Population density is 80 people per square mile.
The population of Coffee County has grown 12.3% since 2010 (50,204 → 56,358), a +0.83% annualized rate.
The median household income in Coffee County, Alabama is $64,672, with mean (average) household income of $81,266 and per-capita income of $32,757. 13.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Coffee County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (71.5%), Black or African American (16.6%), Hispanic or Latino (2.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Coffee County, Alabama is 38.8 years. Residents are 50.3% female and 49.7% male.
The median home value in Coffee County is $180,300 and median monthly rent is $970. 69.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 24,399 total housing units, 14.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Coffee County, Alabama is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.
Huntsville is among the largest cities associated with Coffee County, Alabama, with a population of 218,814.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.