Bullock County, AL

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2024 Population

10,058

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

6.44% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

33.3%

29.7% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$31,310

14.7% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$81,700

2.9% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

3,149

13.1% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Bullock 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.

97.8% of the residents in Bullock County, AL are U.S. citizens.

In 2024, the median property value in Bullock County, AL was $81,700, and the homeownership rate was 66.6%.

Most people in Bullock County, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Bullock County, AL was 2 cars per household.

Bullock County, AL borders Barbour County, AL, Macon County, AL, Montgomery County, AL, Pike County, AL, and Russell County, AL.

United States Alabama

Population & Diversity

Bullock County, AL is home to a population of 10.1k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.04% of Bullock County, AL residents were born outside of the country (306 people).

In 2024, there were 3.3 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.99k people) in Bullock County, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.11k White (Non-Hispanic) and 348 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.8%

2024 Citizenship

97.9%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.8% of Bullock County, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Bullock County, AL was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bullock County, AL

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.99k ± 231
White (Non-Hispanic)
2.11k ± 95
Other (Hispanic)
348 ± 169

5.99%

Hispanic Population

602 people

5.99% of the people in Bullock County, AL are hispanic (602 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Bullock 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
53,867 ± 5,668 people
Guatemala
18,373 ± 3,322 people
Korea
11,536 ± 2,634 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 53,867 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 18,373 and Korea with 11,536.

Foreign-Born Population

3.04%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

306 people

2.7%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

274 people

As of 2024, 3.04% of Bullock County, AL residents (306 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bullock County, AL was 2.7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
231 ± 158
Vietnam
65 ± 64
Gulf War (1990s)
26 ± 20

Bullock County, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 3.55 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Bullock County, AL.

Health

88.2% of the population of Bullock County, AL has health coverage, with 27.9% on employee plans, 37.4% on Medicaid, 12.2% on Medicare, 9.23% on non-group plans, and 1.41% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Bullock County, AL see 5,160 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (5,160 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 5101 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 4948 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

5,160 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Bullock County, AL

Primary care physicians in Bullock County, AL see an average of 5,160 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (5,160 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.5% under 18 years, 15.2% between 18 and 34 years, 37.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

11.8%

Uninsured

27.9%

Employer Coverage

37.4%

Medicaid

12.2%

Medicare

9.23%

Non-Group

1.41%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bullock County, AL declined by 8.54% from 12.9% to 11.8%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 6.51 in Bullock County, AL.

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

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, 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 49.4% in Bullock County, AL.

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

Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 11.4% in Bullock County, AL.

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

Economy

The economy of Bullock County, AL employs 3.15k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Bullock County, AL were Manufacturing (1,062 people), Retail Trade (315 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (242 people), and the highest paying industries were Transportation & Warehousing ($81,450), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($80,250), and Utilities ($66,300).

Employment

Occupations

3.15k

2024 Value

± 490

−13.1%

1 Year decline

± 25.1%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Bullock County, AL declined at a rate of −13.1%, from 3.62k employees to 3.15k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bullock County, AL, are Production Occupations (543 people), Material Moving Occupations (418 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (326 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bullock 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

3.15k

2024 Value

± 490

−13.1%

1 Year decline

± 25.1%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Bullock County, AL declined at a rate of −13.1%, from 3.62k employees to 3.15k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bullock County, AL, are Manufacturing (1,062 people), Retail Trade (315 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (242 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bullock County, AL, though some of these residents may live in Bullock County, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,485

Median earning men ± $5,407

$31,080

Median earning women ± $3,081

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($90,112), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($55,875), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($52,794).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($115,659), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($52,821), and Public Administration ($52,188).

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

12
Retail Trade
9
Retail Trade
8
Other Services (except Public Administration)

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

$27.8k
Manufacturing
$12.7k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$6.31k
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 Bullock 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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Bullock County, AL was $81,700 in 2024, which is 0.246 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $79,400 to $81,700, a 2.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Bullock County, AL is 66.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Bullock County, AL have an average commute time of 31.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bullock County, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 12.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Bullock County, AL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.38%.

Housing

Property

$81,700

Median Property Value 2024

±$17,694

$2,458

Median Property Taxes

±$376

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

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

Rent vs Own

66.6%

Homeownership

2024

58.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 66.6% of the housing units in Bullock County, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bullock County, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$31,310

Median Household Income

± $9,971

3.69k

Number of Households

± 479

In 2024, the median household income of the 3.69k households in Bullock County, AL declined from $31,310 from the previous year's value of $36,723.

The following chart displays the households in Bullock 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 Bullock County, AL is from Alabama.

0.454

2024 Wage GINI in Alabama

0.456

2023 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2024, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.454 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.411% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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 2024

Drove Alone (87.1%)
Carpooled (10.1%)
Worked At Home (1.14%)

In 2024, 87.1% of workers in Bullock County, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.1%) and those who worked at home (1.14%).

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

31.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bullock County, AL have a longer commute time (31.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.72% of the workforce in Bullock County, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 12.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Bullock County, AL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.38%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

33.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bullock County, AL (2.91k out of 8.73k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 65 - 74, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bullock County, AL is Black, followed by White 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 2025, 39.8% of the children was living in poverty in Bullock County, AL. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.4%.

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

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798, followed by New York (5,087).

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 311 in Bullock County, AL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 22.9% per 100,000 population.

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