Alabama

Escambia

36,757
2020 population
1870
first census record
16
census records

About Escambia

Escambia, Alabama, first appears in the United States federal census in 1870, when it recorded a population of 4,041. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 36,757.

Its recorded population peaked at 38,440 in 1980, and has since declined by roughly 4 percent.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Skirmish at Pollard (Escambia County 1864), Second Raid on Pollard (March 1865), and 3 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202036,757
201038,319
200038,440
199035,518
198038,440
197034,906
196033,511
195031,443
194030,671
193027,963
192022,464
191018,889
190011,320
18908,666
18805,719
18704,041
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Escambia

Military engagements that took place in Escambia, Alabama.

Skirmish at Pollard (Escambia County 1864)
1864
Second Raid on Pollard (March 1865)
1865

Historic places in Escambia

National Register of Historic Places listings in Escambia, Alabama.

Commercial Hotel-Hart Hotel
Flomaton
Atmore Commercial Historic District
Atmore
Brewton Historic Commercial District
Brewton

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Frequently asked about Escambia

When does Escambia first appear in the US census?
Escambia, Alabama first appears in the federal census in 1870, with a recorded population of 4,041.
What is the population of Escambia?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Escambia had a recorded population of 36,757.
When did Escambia's population peak?
Escambia's recorded population peaked at 38,440 in 1980.
Were any battles fought in Escambia?
2 documented military engagements took place in Escambia, including Skirmish at Pollard (Escambia County 1864), Second Raid on Pollard (March 1865).
How many historic places are in Escambia?
3 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Escambia, Alabama.
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