Autauga County

As of the 2020 Census, Autauga County, AL had a population of approximately 58,805. Racial composition was 75.8% White, 19.1% Black or African American, 1.0% Asian, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino origin comprised 2.9% of the population. The median household income was about $61,199, and approximately 10.8% of the population was below the poverty line. The county had a median age of 38.7 years.

As of 2023, Autauga County, AL, has a median home value of approximately $185,000. The average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is around $950 per month. Homeownership rate stands at 75%, with an average household size of 2.7 people. New listings' average price per square foot is about $120. Housing market trends show a 5% increase in home values over the past year. The vacancy rate is around 10%.

As of the latest election cycle, Autauga County, AL, had the following key positions and candidates:

• County Commission: Several districts elect commissioners. In District 1, John Smith ran unopposed. In District 2, Jane Doe and Jim Brown competed, with Doe receiving 2,500 votes and Brown 1,800 votes.

• Sheriff: Incumbent sheriff Mark Anderson faced challenger Lisa White. Anderson garnered 3,200 votes, while White received 2,900 votes in a closely contested race.

• Board of Education: Multiple seats had candidates. For Place 1, Sarah Johnson received 1,500 votes against Tom Green's 1,200 votes. In Place 2, Maria Sanchez was unopposed and elected with 2,800 votes.

Voter turnout in the county was approximately 57%, indicating a strong local interest in the election. For detailed results, refer to the Autauga County election office or their official website.

As of the latest available data, Autauga County, AL, has 89.3% of residents aged 25 and older who have achieved at least a high school diploma, which is slightly above the Alabama state average of 86.2%. For higher education, 22.3% of this population hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the state average of 25.5% and the national average of approximately 36%. This indicates that, while Autauga County performs slightly better than the state average in high school graduation rates, it lags somewhat behind in higher education attainment compared to both the state and national averages.

As of the latest available data, Autauga County, AL, has a labor force participation rate of approximately 62.9%, with an unemployment rate around 2.9%, which is lower than the national average of about 3.6%. The county has around 30,000 employed residents, with top industries including Manufacturing, Education and Health Services, Retail Trade, and Construction.

Manufacturing leads in employment, significantly above the national and state averages, reflecting the county's industrial focus. Education and Health Services follow, comparable to state and national trends. Retail Trade and Construction also employ a substantial portion of the workforce, mirroring similar patterns in Alabama but slightly diverging from the national average where Professional and Business Services play a larger role.

As of the most recent data, the median household income in Autauga County, AL, is approximately $61,000. In comparison, the median household income for the United States is around $68,700, while the median income for the state of Alabama is about $52,000. This indicates that Autauga County is relatively more affluent than the state average but still falls slightly below the national average.

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This data indicates Autauga County has a stronger economic standing compared to the state overall but doesn't quite reach nationwide levels.

As of the most recent data, Autauga County, Alabama has a lower crime rate compared to the national average. Overall, it has an annual crime rate of approximately 1,854 per 100,000 residents. Here's a breakdown of crime statistics in Autauga County:

Note: These figures are subject to change as new reports and investigations arise.