Geneva County, AL

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2020 Population

26,383

0.129% 1-year decline

US Senator

Richard Shelby

Republican Party

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

43.6

0.926% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

21.8%

0.92% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$41,569

0.391% 1-year decline

2020 Median Property Value

$108,400

7.43% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Geneva County, AL had a population of 26.4k people with a median age of 43.6 and a median household income of $41,569. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Geneva County, AL declined from 26,417 to 26,383, a −0.129% decrease and its median household income declined from $41,732 to $41,569, a −0.391% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Geneva County, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.78%), White (Hispanic) (2.74%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.25%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.12%).

None of the households in Geneva 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.

99.3% of the residents in Geneva County, AL are U.S. citizens.

In 2020, the median property value in Geneva County, AL was $108,400, and the homeownership rate was 75.2%.

Most people in Geneva County, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Geneva County, AL was 2 cars per household.

Geneva County, AL borders Coffee County, AL, Covington County, AL, Dale County, AL, Houston County, AL, Holmes County, FL, Jackson County, FL, and Walton County, FL.

Population & Diversity

Geneva County, AL is home to a population of 26.4k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2020, 1.64% of Geneva County, AL residents were born outside of the country (434 people).

In 2020, there were 8.51 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (22k people) in Geneva County, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.58k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 723 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.3%

2020 Citizenship

99.3%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99.3% of Geneva County, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Geneva County, AL was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Geneva County, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
22k ± 148
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.58k ± 159
White (Hispanic)
723 ± 163

4.07%

Hispanic Population

1.08k people

4.07% of the people in Geneva County, AL are hispanic (1.08k people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

1.64%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

434 people

1.49%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

393 people

As of 2020, 1.64% of Geneva County, AL residents (434 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Geneva County, AL was 1.49%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
740 ± 170
Gulf War (2001-)
529 ± 158
Gulf War (1990s)
397 ± 150

Geneva County, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.4 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Geneva County, AL employs 10.7k people. The largest industries in Geneva County, AL are Manufacturing (1,686 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,626 people), and Retail Trade (1,171 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($84,821), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,375), and Transportation & Warehousing ($58,542).

Employment

Occupations

10.7k

2020 Value

± 755

3.71%

1 Year growth

± 9.21%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Geneva County, AL grew at a rate of 3.71%, from 10.3k employees to 10.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Geneva County, AL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,219 people), Production Occupations (1,138 people), and Management Occupations (1,013 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Geneva 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.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

10.7k

2020 Value

± 755

3.71%

1 Year growth

± 9.21%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Geneva County, AL grew at a rate of 3.71%, from 10.3k employees to 10.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Geneva County, AL, are Manufacturing (1,686 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,626 people), and Retail Trade (1,171 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Geneva County, AL, though some of these residents may live in Geneva County, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$33,794

Median earning men ± $3,199

$26,683

Median earning women ± $3,442

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($90,368), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($64,375), and Public Administration ($45,833).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($51,677), Information ($50,338), and Construction ($43,670).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

112
Retail Trade
87
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
84
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance

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

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 $52.4B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($22.9B) and Base metals ($20.4B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$282B

2020 Value in Alabama

$539B

Projected 2050 Value in Alabama

91.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Alabama trade was $282B. This is expected to increase 91.3% to $539B 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
$31.7B
Florida
$21.3B
Tennessee
$14.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $31.7B, followed by Florida with $21.3B and Tennessee and $14.3B.

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 Geneva County, AL went to Donald J. Trump with 86.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (12.7%), followed by Other (0.813%).

Richard Shelby and Tommy Tuberville 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 (86.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (12.7%)
Democratic Party
Other (0.813%)
Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Geneva County, AL went to Donald J. Trump with 86.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (12.7%), followed by Other (0.813%).

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

Senators Elections

US Senators from Alabama

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Richard Shelby

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 1987
Until 1994, Richard Shelby won election to the Senate as a member of the Democratic Party.

Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Richard Shelby and Tommy Tuberville 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 Representatives 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

Completions

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2020, 0.875% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.825% 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 2020 were High School or Equivalent (1.18M), Some college (900k), and Secondary Education (638k).

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 Geneva County, AL was $108,400 in 2020, which is 0.472 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $100,900 to $108,400, a 7.43% increase. The homeownership rate in Geneva County, AL is 75.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Geneva County, AL have an average commute time of 27.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Geneva County, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Geneva County, AL is $41,569. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Geneva County, AL was Census Tract 502 with a value of $61,893, followed by Census Tract 504 and Census Tract 505, with respective values of $43,854 and $43,554.

Property

$108,400

Median Property Value 2020

±$6,965

$7,955

Median Property Taxes

±$576

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 Geneva County, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

75.2%

Homeownership

2020

67.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 75.2% of the housing units in Geneva County, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Geneva 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 502
Census Tract 504
Census Tract 505

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Geneva County, AL was Census Tract 502 with a value of $61,893, followed by Census Tract 504 and Census Tract 505, with respective values of $43,854 and $43,554.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Geneva 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.

$41,569

Median Household Income

± $2,055

10.6k

Number of Households

± 742

In 2020, the median household income of the 10.6k households in Geneva County, AL declined from $41,569 from the previous year's value of $41,732.

The following chart displays the households in Geneva 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.458

2020 Wage GINI in Alabama

0.459

2019 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2020, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.32% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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 2020

Drove Alone (85.7%)
Carpooled (9.89%)
Worked At Home (2.17%)

In 2020, 85.7% of workers in Geneva County, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.89%) and those who worked at home (2.17%).

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

27.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Geneva County, AL have a longer commute time (27.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 5.06% of the workforce in Geneva County, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Geneva 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 Geneva County, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Geneva County, AL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

21.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Geneva County, AL (5.69k out of 26.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Geneva 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.

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.

Health

88.3% of the population of Geneva County, AL has health coverage, with 37.1% on employee plans, 22.2% on Medicaid, 15.1% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 2.31% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Alabama was $7,281 in 2014. This is a 4.07% increase from the previous year ($6,996).

Primary care physicians in Geneva County, AL see 3289 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.424% decrease from the previous year (3303 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 13136 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 4378 patients per year.

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

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Alabama. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Alabama, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,289 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Geneva County, AL

Primary care physicians in Geneva County, AL see an average of 3,289 patients per year. This represents a 0.424% decrease from the previous year (3,303 patients).

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

Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Alabama across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.2% under 18 years, 17.2% between 18 and 34 years, 39.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 20% 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

11.7%

Uninsured

37.1%

Employer Coverage

22.2%

Medicaid

15.1%

Medicare

11.5%

Non-Group

2.31%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Geneva County, AL declined by 7.17% from 12.6% to 11.7%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 81.7 in Geneva County, AL.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, 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 41.3% in Geneva County, AL.

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

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