Geneva County, Alabama
Geneva County: county in Alabama, United States
About
Geneva County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 26,790 and a population density of 18 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 26,411 inhabitants. Its county seat is Geneva. The county was created 157 years ago in 1868.
County Snapshot
Geneva County at a glance
Geneva County currently has 7 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
7
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Alabama counties
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GenevaPopulation 4,262
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Quick Facts about Geneva County
| Population | 26,411 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alabama (United States) |
| Plate code | 34 |
| Area | 1499 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.8% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.2% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.0950,-85.8390 |
| Named for | Geneva |
| Altitude | 144 feet / 44 meters |
| Capital | Geneva |
| Establishment | December 26, 1868 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 01:55:00 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 18 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.44% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Geneva County is located at 31°5'42"N 85°50'20"W (31.0950200, -85.8389800). It has 7 neighbors: Coffee County, Covington County, Dale County, Houston County, Holmes County, Jackson County and Walton County.
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The largest city of Geneva County is Geneva with a population of 4,262. Other cities include, Hartford population 2,591, Slocomb population 1,929, Samson population 1,853 and Malvern population 1,462. See all Geneva County cities & populated places.
Geneva County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Geneva County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva | 4,262 | Town in Alabama |
| Hartford | 2,591 | City in Alabama |
| Slocomb | 1,929 | City in Geneva County, Alabama, United States |
| Samson | 1,853 | City in Geneva County, Alabama, United States |
| Malvern | 1,462 | Town in Geneva County, Alabama, United States |
| Coffee Springs | 220 | Town in Geneva County, Alabama, United States |
| Black | 203 | Town in Alabama, United States |
Official website of Geneva County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Geneva County decreased by 1.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26,790 | - | census |
| 2011 | 26,756 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 26,924 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 26,677 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 26,593 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 26,631 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 26,494 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 26,385 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 26,306 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 26,271 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 26,411 | 0.53% | estimation process |
People born in Geneva County (1)
American politician Kenneth Messer was born in Geneva County
Alabama Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 655,342 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Mobile County | 412,716 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Madison County | 379,453 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Baldwin County | 229,287 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Montgomery County | 224,639 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Shelby County | 221,428 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa County | 210,758 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Birmingham | 206,950 | The most populous city in Alabama. |
| Huntsville | 202,964 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Montgomery | 196,268 | The capital of Alabama. |
| Mobile | 187,746 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Lee County | 166,831 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Morgan County | 119,883 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Calhoun County | 113,469 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Houston County | 106,580 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa | 102,819 | The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. |