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Population Review

St. Clair County, Alabama Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 16th-largest in Alabama

The population of St. Clair County, Alabama is 92,903 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 16th-largest county in Alabama. The median household income is $78,993, the median home value is $218,500, and the median age is 41.0.

The population of St. Clair County has grown 16.0% since 2010 (83,587 → 96,927), a +1.06% annualized rate.

St. Clair County within Alabama · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

92,903

Population

+1.06%

Annual growth

147

People / sq mi

$78,993

Median Income

$218,500

Median Home Value

St. Clair County covers 632 sq mi of land at 147.1 people per square mile.

About St. Clair County, AL

St. Clair County is a county in Alabama with a population of 92,903. It ranks #16 among counties in Alabama by population. The median age is 41.0, older than the national median. The population is 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

The median household income in St. Clair County is $78,993, above the US median of $74,580. 7.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $218,500, with monthly rent averaging $1,077. The homeownership rate of 82.5% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in St. Clair County reflects 19.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.8% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 31.2 minutes each way.

St. Clair County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of St. Clair County had a population of 83,587 in 2010 and 96,927 in 2024, a 16.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 96,927 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.06%.

2024 · 97K20102024

96,927

Population (2024)

83,587

Population (2010)

96,927

Peak (2024)

1.06%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201083,587
201183,992
201284,779
201385,831
201486,014
201586,569
201687,342
201787,985
201888,842
201989,735
202091,687
202192,850
202293,879
202395,487
202496,927

Race & Ethnicity

White84.3%
Black or African American9.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

41.0

Median Age

50.5%

Female

49.5%

Male

17.5%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.5%
5–9
5.9%
10–14
6.9%
15–19
6.2%
20–24
5.1%
25–34
12.8%
35–44
13.3%
45–54
13.2%
55–59
7.0%
60–64
6.5%
65–74
10.6%
75–84
5.7%
85+
1.2%

Children (under 15): 18.3% · Seniors (65+): 17.5%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$78,993+$16,966 vs state
Mean household income$92,258
Per-capita income$34,937
Poverty rate7.6%-3.7% vs state
Unemployment rate2.7%
Employment-to-population56.9%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
21.0%
Manufacturing
13.4%
Construction
11.7%
Finance & real estate
9.6%
Education & health care
7.4%
Retail trade
6.9%
Information
5.8%
Public administration
5.1%

The largest employment sector in St. Clair County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.0% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

0.7%

Carpool

82.3%

Public transit

9.8%

Work from home

31.2 min

Avg commute

Housing

$218,500+$23,400 vs state

Median home value

$1,077

Median rent

82.5%

Homeownership rate

38,667

Total housing units

89.2%

Occupied

10.8%

Vacant

17.5%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

92.7%

With health insurance

95.0%

With broadband internet

21.3%

Foreign-born

6.6%

Veterans (18+)

15.8%

With a disability

97.0%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

87.6%

High School+

19.9%

Bachelor's+

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County rankings

Frequently Asked Questions

St. Clair County, Alabama has a population of 92,903 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 16th-largest county in Alabama. Population density is 147 people per square mile.

The population of St. Clair County has grown 16.0% since 2010 (83,587 → 96,927), a +1.06% annualized rate.

The median household income in St. Clair County, Alabama is $78,993, with mean (average) household income of $92,258 and per-capita income of $34,937. 7.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In St. Clair County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (84.3%), Black or African American (9.9%), Hispanic or Latino (0.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in St. Clair County, Alabama is 41.0 years. Residents are 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

The median home value in St. Clair County is $218,500 and median monthly rent is $1,077. 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 38,667 total housing units, 10.8% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in St. Clair County, Alabama is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

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

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.