St. Stephens: Demographics & People
St. Stephens's population stands at 297 people, in 113 households. Population shrank 15.1% from 350 (2022) to 297 (2024). Median age 60.7 years. (16.1y older than Washington County; 21.3y older than Alabama). Children under 18 are 5% of the population. Population is 64% Black and 31% White (non-Hispanic). 79% of households are family-led. County is losing 58 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 42% adult obesity, 21% smoke.
- 2.6 people per household.
- 21% non-family households (singles, roommates).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 15.1% from 350 (2022) to 297 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~253 (extrapolated at -7.6%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 202.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 15,388 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -15.1% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 350 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 297 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | shrinking |
| Population | 297 people |
| Population Estimate | 202 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 60.7y is 21.8 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 5% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 60.7 years (vs Alabama 39.4y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 4.7% |
| Age Summary · Character | retirement community |
| Population under 18 | 14 |
| Median age | 60.7 years (vs Alabama 39.4y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 297 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 115 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 235 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 22.4% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | less diverse |
| Black population | 64.0% |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 31.3% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 291 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 6 |
| Share born in this state | 98.0% |
| Share born in another state | 2.0% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 2.0% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 114 |
Households & Family Composition
113 households. Averaging 2.6 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 79% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 94 families, 0% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 17 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 94 |
| Average household size | 2.59 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 33.8% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 412 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 178 |
| Family households | 89 households |
| Households that are families | 78.8% |
| Total households | 113 households |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. The surrounding county is losing 58 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 13,037 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 13,095 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -58 |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 5 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 1.1% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 1 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | AL-01 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 1,129 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 1 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 129 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Washington |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 29.5% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 23.30 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 36.90 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 1,129 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Washington County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 508 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 1,129 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Washington County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 57.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 47.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 37.5% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 16,326 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 5.00 |
| Family Score · Schools | 8 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 4.7% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 297, shrinking, retirement community, middle-class, blue collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 297 people |
| Town Summary · County | Washington County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade