Geneva County, Alabama Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 39th-largest in Alabama

The population of Geneva County, Alabama is 26,726 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 39th-largest county in Alabama. The median household income is $50,951, the median home value is $120,200, and the median age is 44.0.

The population of Geneva County has grown 1.8% since 2010 (26,778 → 27,259), a +0.13% annualized rate.

Geneva County within Alabama · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

26,726

Population

+0.13%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$50,951

Median Income

$120,200

Median Home Value

Geneva County covers 574 sq mi of land at 46.5 people per square mile.

About Geneva County, AL

Geneva County is a county in Alabama with a population of 26,726. It ranks #39 among counties in Alabama by population. The median age is 44.0, older than the national median. The population is 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

The median household income in Geneva County is $50,951, below the US median of $74,580. 14.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $120,200, with monthly rent averaging $757. The homeownership rate of 78.3% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Geneva County reflects 13.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 3.5% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 26.6 minutes each way.

Geneva County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Geneva County had a population of 26,778 in 2010 and 27,259 in 2024, a 1.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 27,259 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.13%.

27,259

Population (2024)

26,778

Population (2010)

27,259

Peak (2024)

0.13%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	26,778	-	-	estimate
2011	26,758	-20	-0.07%	estimate
2012	26,928	+170	+0.64%	estimate
2013	26,688	-240	-0.89%	estimate
2014	26,605	-83	-0.31%	estimate
2015	26,645	+40	+0.15%	estimate
2016	26,497	-148	-0.56%	estimate
2017	26,404	-93	-0.35%	estimate
2018	26,296	-108	-0.41%	estimate
2019	26,309	+13	+0.05%	estimate
2020	26,703	+394	+1.50%	estimate
2021	26,632	-71	-0.27%	estimate
2022	26,787	+155	+0.58%	estimate
2023	27,052	+265	+0.99%	estimate
2024	27,259	+207	+0.77%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	84.3%
Black or African American	8.6%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.0%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

44.0

Median Age

51.0%

Female

49.0%

Male

20.4%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.4%

5–9

6.8%

10–14

6.1%

15–19

5.8%

20–24

5.1%

25–34

11.1%

35–44

11.6%

45–54

13.3%

55–59

7.0%

60–64

7.5%

65–74

12.0%

75–84

6.1%

85+

2.3%

Children (under 15): 18.3% · Seniors (65+): 20.4%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$50,951$-11,076 vs state
Mean household income	$66,098
Per-capita income	$26,880
Poverty rate	14.1%+2.8% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.7%
Employment-to-population	51.6%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

22.2%

Manufacturing

12.7%

Retail trade

8.9%

Education & health care

7.8%

Construction

7.1%

Finance & real estate

6.8%

Public administration

4.2%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.1%

The largest employment sector in Geneva County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.2% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

0.8%

Carpool

87.7%

Public transit

3.5%

Work from home

26.6 min

Avg commute

Housing

$120,200$-74,900 vs state

Median home value

$757

Median rent

78.3%

Homeownership rate

12,555

Total housing units

84.0%

Occupied

16.0%

Vacant

21.7%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

87.2%

With health insurance

89.6%

With broadband internet

30.5%

Foreign-born

10.3%

Veterans (18+)

23.6%

With a disability

95.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

83.2%

High School+

13.3%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Geneva County, Alabama has a population of 26,726 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 39th-largest county in Alabama. Population density is 47 people per square mile.

The population of Geneva County has grown 1.8% since 2010 (26,778 → 27,259), a +0.13% annualized rate.

The median household income in Geneva County, Alabama is $50,951, with mean (average) household income of $66,098 and per-capita income of $26,880. 14.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Geneva County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (84.3%), Black or African American (8.6%), Hispanic or Latino (2.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Geneva County, Alabama is 44.0 years. Residents are 51.0% female and 49.0% male.

The median home value in Geneva County is $120,200 and median monthly rent is $757. 78.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 12,555 total housing units, 16.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Geneva County, Alabama is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

Huntsville is among the largest cities associated with Geneva County, Alabama, with a population of 218,814.