Andalusia, Alabama
Andalusia: city in Covington County, Alabama, USA
About
Andalusia is a city located in the county of Covington in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,015. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,677 inhabitants.
The city was created 185 years ago in 1840.
Quick Facts about Andalusia
| Population | 8,677 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alabama (United States) |
| County | Covington County |
| Postal code | 36420 |
| Phone Area Codes | 334 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.79% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.21% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.3081,-86.4824 |
| Altitude | 348 feet / 106 meters |
| Capital city | Andalusia is capital of Covington County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1841 (185 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time | 01:22:19 (18th April 2026) |
| Population growth | -3.9% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 88℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Andalusia is located at 31°18'29"N 86°28'57"W (31.3080800, -86.4824300).
Andalusia map
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Andalusia
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Andalusia decreased by 3.9% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,015 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,068 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,000 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,993 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,980 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,918 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,854 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,746 | -1.23% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,686 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,680 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,677 | -0.03% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,680 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 9,015 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 8,805 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 9,015 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.3% |
| White only, percent : | 69.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 27.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 68.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 563 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.9% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $112,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $934 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $370 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $647 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,490 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.39 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 15.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 16.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.9% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 88,220 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 610,155 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 280,637 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $30,962 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $37,708 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,937 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 19.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,020 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 625 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 269 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 171 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 762 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 88 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 826 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 458.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 19.66 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $112,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $934 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $370 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $647 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,490 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.39 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 15.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 16.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.9% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 88,220 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 610,155 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 280,637 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $30,962 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $37,708 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,937 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 19.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,020 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 625 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 269 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 171 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 762 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 88 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 826 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 458.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 19.66 |
Best Things to Do in Andalusia
1Three Notch Museum
Historical Central St, Andalusia, AL 36420, United States View details
Phone: +13342220674
2Horseshoe Lumber Company
Andalusia, AL 36421, United States View details
3T-shirt Statue
River Falls St, Andalusia, AL 36420, United States View details
Services and Civic Places in Andalusia
1City of Andalusia
505 E 3 Notch St, Andalusia, AL 36420 View details
Phone: +13342223312 | Website available
2LIBERTYVILLE City Hall
20998 AL-55, Andalusia, AL 36420 View details
3Town Of Sanford
21469 Firehouse Rd, Andalusia, AL 36421 View details
Phone: +13342220380
People born in Andalusia (13)
People born in Andalusia, including movie actress Erica Boyer, basketball player Robert Horry, physicist Frank J. Tipler, .
More notable people
- Dempsey J. Barron (American politician) he was born in 05/03/1922
- Killer Beaz (comedian) he was born in 01/01/1953
- Nico Johnson (American football player, linebacker) he was born in 19/06/1990
- Quinton Dial (American football player) he was born in 21/07/1990
- Seth Hammett (American politician) he was born in 24/06/1946
- T. D. Little (American politician) he was born in 21/06/1942
- William Harold Albritton III (American lawyer, Senior United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama) he was born in 19/12/1936
- Alexa Jones (Beauty pageant winner) she was born in 01/01/1981
- Willmer Fowler (American-football player (1937-)) he was born in 03/06/1937
- Jean Keller Heard (violinist and political and educational activist) she was born in 07/08/1924
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Andalusia, AL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101994 | Reid State Technical College | Evergreen (AL) | 36401 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Andalusia, AL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMD | Camden, AL | 8 Claiborne Street \r\n8 Claiborne Street \r\n | BUS |
| MGM | Montgomery, AL | 950 West South Boulevard | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Andalusia.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Andalusia Post Office | Andalusia (AL) | 36420 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Andalusia, Illinois human settlement in Illinois, United States of America with a population of 1,088 people.
Other cities in Covington County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Covington County , AL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | 10,457 | City in Alabama, United States |
| Opp | 6,313 | City in Covington County, Alabama, United States |
| Florala | 1,891 | City in Covington County, Alabama, United States |
| Babbie | 599 | Town in Covington County, Alabama, USA |
| River Falls | 528 | Town in Covington County, Alabama |
| Lockhart | 497 | Town |
| Carolina | 294 | Town of the United States |
| Sanford | 259 | Town in Covington County, Alabama, United States |
| Heath | 252 | Town in Alabama, USA |
| Horn Hill | 227 | Town |
| Gantt | 214 | Town |
| Onycha | 180 | Town |
| Libertyville | 110 | Town |
Distance to Other Cities
Andalusia distances to largest Alabama cities