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Andalusia, AL
City in Covington County, Alabama.
Population
8,766
Land area
19.8sq mi
People per sq mi
442
ZIP codes
0
Andalusia and its ZIP codes
Andalusia at a glance
- Andalusia is about 4.4 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- It is the 82nd most populous of 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
- Households here earn a median of $42,611 a year, 33% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $153,200 (27% below Alabama) and median rent is $730 a month.
Local data for Andalusia, AL
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools3
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks6
- Post Offices1
- Parks8
- Grocery Stores7
- Restaurants57
- Affordable Housing3
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Historic Places5
Housing and community stats
Andalusia, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,611
Poverty rate
25.4%
Median home value
$153,200
Median rent
$730/mo
Homeownership
62.3%
Bachelor's or higher
20.2%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
19.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (563), German Americans (333), Mexican Americans (193).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Covington County. PPP loans are for Andalusia.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,610
12,461 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,143
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$290M
FY 2026, $7,726 per person
How people get to work
Andalusia, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.8%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home5.3%
Average one-way commute: 19.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Andalusia, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
347
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
92
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
60.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Andalusia, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
17.4%
U.S. 12.1% +5.3 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Andalusia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HeathTown | 3 mi | 0.9 |
| LibertyvilleTown | 4.5 mi | 0.5 |
| SanfordTown | 4.9 mi | 4.2 |
| River FallsTown | 5 mi | 6.8 |
| CarolinaTown | 5.5 mi | 1.1 |
| GanttTown | 7 mi | 0.6 |
| BabbieTown | 9.4 mi | 11.5 |
| Horn HillTown | 9.8 mi | 2.6 |
| Red LevelTown | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| OnychaTown | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| OppCity | 14 mi | 23.7 |
| DozierTown | 15 mi | 3 |
| KinstonTown | 19 mi | 4.9 |
| FloralaTown | 22 mi | 10.5 |
| LockhartTown | 22 mi | 1.1 |
| McKenzieTown | 22 mi | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Andalusia, AL in?
- Andalusia is in Covington County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Andalusia, AL?
- About 8,766 people live in Andalusia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Andalusia?
- Nearby places include Heath (3 mi), Libertyville (4.5 mi), Sanford (4.9 mi), River Falls (5 mi), Carolina (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023