Chambers County, AL

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2023 Population

34,450

0.468% 1-year decline

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

41.5

1.66% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

15.5%

13.4% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$49,295

1% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$129,700

10.9% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

14,538

3.54% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Chambers County, AL had a population of 34.5k people with a median age of 41.5 and a median household income of $49,295. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Chambers County, AL declined from 34,612 to 34,450, a −0.468% decrease and its median household income grew from $48,805 to $49,295, a 1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Chambers County, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (53.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (39.7%), Other (Hispanic) (1.81%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (1.56%), and White (Hispanic) (1.49%).

None of the households in Chambers 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.

97.6% of the residents in Chambers County, AL are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Chambers County, AL was $129,700, and the homeownership rate was 71%.

Most people in Chambers County, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Chambers County, AL was 2 cars per household.

Chambers County, AL borders Lee County, AL, Randolph County, AL, Tallapoosa County, AL, Harris County, GA, and Troup County, GA.

United States Alabama Valley, AL

Population & Diversity

Chambers County, AL is home to a population of 34.5k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.88% of Chambers County, AL residents were born outside of the country (992 people).

In 2023, there were 1.36 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (18.6k people) in Chambers County, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 623 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.6%

2023 Citizenship

99%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.6% of Chambers County, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Chambers County, AL was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Chambers County, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
18.6k ± 106
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
13.7k ± 127
Other (Hispanic)
623 ± 316

3.69%

Hispanic Population

1.27k people

3.69% of the people in Chambers County, AL are hispanic (1.27k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Chambers County, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Alabama.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
52,201 ± 5,580 people
Guatemala
19,759 ± 3,444 people
Korea
10,633 ± 2,529 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 52,201 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 19,759 and Korea with 10,633.

Foreign-Born Population

2.88%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

992 people

1.46%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

506 people

As of 2023, 2.88% of Chambers County, AL residents (992 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Chambers County, AL was 1.46%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
639 ± 156
Gulf War (2001-)
431 ± 194
Gulf War (1990s)
401 ± 166

Chambers County, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.48 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Chambers County, AL employs 14.5k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Chambers County, AL were Manufacturing (4,349 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,965 people), and Retail Trade (1,298 people), and the highest paying industries were Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,938), Transportation & Warehousing ($55,709), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,000).

Employment

Occupations

14.5k

2023 Value

± 1,025

−3.54%

1 Year decline

± 10%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Chambers County, AL declined at a rate of −3.54%, from 15.1k employees to 14.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Chambers County, AL, are Production Occupations (2,542 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,619 people), and Management Occupations (1,111 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Chambers County, AL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

14.5k

2023 Value

± 1,025

−3.54%

1 Year decline

± 10%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Chambers County, AL declined at a rate of −3.54%, from 15.1k employees to 14.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Chambers County, AL, are Manufacturing (4,349 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,965 people), and Retail Trade (1,298 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Chambers County, AL, though some of these residents may live in Chambers County, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,502

Median earning men ± $3,101

$30,925

Median earning women ± $3,126

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,779), Information ($58,550), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,655).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($55,094), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,240), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($39,036).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

Y-Axis

2.1%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.13M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.1% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.2%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alabama.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

85
Other Services (except Public Administration)
62
Retail Trade
37
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

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

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$141k
Manufacturing
$45.8k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$34.8k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 64.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.533%).

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt 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

Voting results are not available for Chambers County, AL. Showing the available data for Alabama.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.6%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (34.1%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.533%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 64.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.533%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alabama for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Alabama

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Alabama.

Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Katie Britt

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt 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 Representative 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 2023, 1.01% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.86% 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 2023 were High School or Equivalent (1.23M), Some college (906k), and Bachelors Degree (626k).

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 Chambers County, AL was $129,700 in 2023, which is 0.427 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $116,900 to $129,700, a 10.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Chambers County, AL is 71%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Chambers County, AL have an average commute time of 23.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Chambers County, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Chambers County, AL is $49,295. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Chambers County, AL was Census Tract 9543, Chambers County, AL with a value of $71,341, followed by Census Tract 9542, Chambers County, AL and Census Tract 9547, Chambers County, AL, with respective values of $51,359 and $50,677.

In 2024, 16.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Chambers County, AL. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 0.973%.

Housing

Property

$129,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$12,036

$9,526

Median Property Taxes

±$663

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

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

Rent vs Own

71%

Homeownership

2023

63.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 71% of the housing units in Chambers County, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Chambers 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 9543, Chambers County, AL
Census Tract 9542, Chambers County, AL
Census Tract 9547, Chambers County, AL

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Chambers County, AL was Census Tract 9543, Chambers County, AL with a value of $71,341, followed by Census Tract 9542, Chambers County, AL and Census Tract 9547, Chambers County, AL, with respective values of $51,359 and $50,677.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Chambers 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.

$49,295

Median Household Income

± $5,005

13.4k

Number of Households

± 940

In 2023, the median household income of the 13.4k households in Chambers County, AL grew to $49,295 from the previous year's value of $48,805.

The following chart displays the households in Chambers 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.456

2023 Wage GINI in Alabama

0.458

2022 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2023, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.523% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.476. 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 2023

Drove Alone (86%)
Carpooled (7.7%)
Worked At Home (3.49%)

In 2023, 86% of workers in Chambers County, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.7%) and those who worked at home (3.49%).

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

23.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Chambers County, AL have a shorter commute time (23.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.7% of the workforce in Chambers County, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2024, 16.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Chambers County, AL. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 0.973%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

15.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Chambers County, AL (5.21k out of 33.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males 55 - 64.

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

Children in Poverty

In 2024, 30.6% of the children was living in poverty in Chambers County, AL. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 4.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 529 in Chambers County, AL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 46.7 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

Health

87.8% of the population of Chambers County, AL has health coverage, with 41.3% on employee plans, 19.6% on Medicaid, 13.3% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 1.5% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Chambers County, AL see 2,467 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.07% increase from the previous year (2,348 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 4870 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 8522 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.4% were men and 53.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,467 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Chambers County, AL

Primary care physicians in Chambers County, AL see an average of 2,467 patients per year. This represents a 5.07% increase from the previous year (2,348 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.7% under 18 years, 20.5% between 18 and 34 years, 38.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.4% were men and 53.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12.2%

Uninsured

41.3%

Employer Coverage

19.6%

Medicaid

13.3%

Medicare

12.1%

Non-Group

1.5%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Chambers County, AL grew by 13.4% from 10.8% to 12.2%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2024, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 102 in Chambers County, AL.

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

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, 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 43.9% in Chambers County, AL.

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