Stacker compiled a list of the lowest-earning counties in Alabama using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Counties are ranked by the Census’ 2020 5-year estimate of median household income.

Not every county in Alabama is growing, as 30 of the state’s 67 counties lost people from 2021 to 2022. That includes Jefferson County, the largest county in Alabama and home to Birmingham ...

Alabama’s 67 counties have remained unchanged since 1903, a time when Theodore Roosevelt was president, and the New York Yankees were just beginning their storied franchise. But in fast-growing ...

Alabama COVID-19 risk indicator map for July 15, 2021, shows a jump from 26 counties at 'very high risk' to 47. (Source: Alabama Department of Public Health) As of July 22, the number has jumped ...

On Monday, Feb. 6, Governor Kay Ivey announced the Sheriff's Grants for all 67 counties in Alabama. Each sheriff's office in each county will receive funds quarterly beginning in the first quarter ...

50. Hale County. 2010 to 2020 population change: -1,383 — #2,674 among all counties nationwide; 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -8.6% — #51 among counties in Alabama, #2,739 among all ...

While Alabama may lag in certain categories, the low cost of living remains a draw to the state.

40. Crenshaw County. 2010 to 2020 population change: -734 — #2,361 among all counties nationwide; 2010 to 2020 percent population change: -5.3% — #49 among counties in Alabama, #2,347 among ...