Conecuh County

Here’s a concise demographic snapshot of Conecuh County, Alabama. Figures are the most recent available from the U.S. Census Bureau; percentages are rounded.

• Population

  • 11,597 (2020 Census)
  • ~11,200 (2023 Census Population Estimate)

• Age

  • Median age: ~42–43 years
  • Under 18: ~22%
  • 65 and over: ~20%

• Sex

  • Male: ~48%
  • Female: ~52%

• Race/ethnicity (ACS 2019–2023, alone or in combination; Hispanic is any race)

  • Black or African American: ~54%
  • White: ~43%
  • Hispanic/Latino: ~2%
  • Other (including two or more races, Asian, Native American, etc.): ~1–2%

• Households (ACS 2019–2023)

  • Total households: ~4,500
  • Average household size: ~2.4–2.5
  • Family households: ~66%
  • Owner-occupied: ~75% (remainder renter-occupied)

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census; 2019–2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates; 2023 Population Estimates Program.

Conecuh County, AL snapshot (approximate, based on ACS/FCC patterns for rural Alabama):

• Estimated email users: 6,500–7,000 residents. Basis: ~11.2k population; ~75% of adults use the internet; ~95% of internet users use email, plus most teens 13–17.
• Age mix of email users:
  • 13–24: 18–22% (≈1.2–1.5k)
  • 25–44: 28–32% (≈1.9–2.2k)
  • 45–64: 30–34% (≈2.0–2.3k)
  • 65+: 14–18% (≈0.9–1.2k)
• Gender split: roughly 52% female, 48% male among email users (mirrors county demographics; women adopt slightly more).
• Digital access trends:
  • Household broadband subscription roughly mid‑60s to low‑70s percent; smartphone‑only internet in about 20–25% of households.
  • Affordable Connectivity Program’s 2024 lapse likely reduced subscriptions among low‑income households.
  • Public/library and school Wi‑Fi remain important access points; mobile data use is rising.
  • Fixed broadband varies: better along Evergreen/I‑65; many outlying areas rely on DSL or fixed wireless; fiber is expanding via Alabama broadband grants/BEAD but gaps remain.
• Local density/connectivity context: sparsely populated (~13–15 people/sq mi across ~850 sq mi). Low density increases last‑mile costs, contributing to patchy high‑speed coverage and uneven email/internet adoption.

Conecuh County, AL: mobile use snapshot (what’s distinct from Alabama overall)

Quick take

• Smaller, older, and lower‑income than the Alabama average, Conecuh County relies more on mobile as a primary internet option, with coverage and performance concentrated along I‑65 and more gaps off the corridor. Smartphone adoption is high but a bit below the state, with a larger share of “smartphone‑only” households and heavier prepaid use.

Estimated user counts

• Population base: roughly 11–12 thousand residents; about 4.6–4.9 thousand households. Adults are ~77–79% of the population.
• Smartphone users: approximately 7.2–8.2 thousand people (most adults plus many teens). Adoption lags the state a few points due to older age mix and lower incomes.
• Smartphone‑only households: about 800–1,050 households (roughly 17–22% of households) use a smartphone as their primary or only home internet connection—meaningfully above the Alabama average (~12–14%).
• Mobile‑broadband‑reliant households (use cellular data plan for home internet): higher than state average; many areas lack competitive fixed broadband, driving mobile substitution.

Demographic factors shaping usage

• Age: Older median age than Alabama overall; the 65+ segment (lower smartphone adoption) is a larger share of residents. This pulls overall adoption and app use intensity down relative to the state.
• Income: Median household income is well below the Alabama median. Cost sensitivity leads to:
  • More prepaid mobile plans and budget Android devices.
  • Higher incidence of sharing devices within households.
  • Greater reliance on mobile data for home connectivity when fixed service is unaffordable or unavailable.
• Race/ethnicity: County is roughly half White and half Black. Digital inclusion programs that meet residents where they are (churches, libraries, schools) have outsized impact on mobile literacy and plan/device uptake.

Digital infrastructure and performance

• Coverage pattern:
  • Strongest along I‑65 (Evergreen area and the interstate corridor); multiple carriers show 5G there.
  • Outside the corridor—especially in sparsely populated timber and farm areas—coverage drops to low‑band 5G/LTE with more dead zones and indoor signal challenges.
• 5G availability:
  • Mid‑band 5G (faster) is mainly on/near I‑65; low‑band 5G/LTE dominates elsewhere. This yields larger urban–rural performance gaps than the state average.
• Speeds and consistency:
  • On‑corridor: good to very good (mid‑band 5G can exceed 100 Mbps).
  • Off‑corridor: often 5–40 Mbps with higher latency; capacity can degrade at peak times. Median speeds likely trail the Alabama statewide median by a wide margin.
• Carriers:
  • AT&T and Verizon tend to offer the widest rural footprints; T‑Mobile coverage is improving but remains more corridor‑centric.
  • Public safety/FirstNet coverage is strongest along I‑65; rural gaps persist.
• Fixed broadband interplay:
  • Many locations still lack cable or fiber and rely on DSL, FWA (5G home internet), or satellite. This pushes more households to be mobile‑only than the Alabama average.
  • New fiber builds from federal/state programs are planned across rural Alabama; until they reach dispersed areas, mobile substitution will remain high in Conecuh.

How Conecuh differs from the Alabama average

• Slightly lower overall smartphone adoption, driven by older age structure.
• Significantly higher smartphone‑only and mobile‑broadband‑reliant households.
• Heavier mix of prepaid plans and lower‑cost devices.
• Greater coverage/performance split between the interstate corridor and outlying areas.
• Lower average mobile speeds and higher variability, especially indoors and in forested zones.
• Digital skills and affordability constraints play a larger role in limiting app/service uptake (banking, telehealth, homework).

What to watch (next 12–24 months)

• Fiber and 5G fixed‑wireless builds from BEAD/USDA programs could reduce mobile‑only reliance where they arrive; elsewhere, FWA and satellite will compete with phone‑based hotspots.
• ACP’s funding sunset increased bill pressure in low‑income households; expect shifts to prepaid, plan downgrades, or shared devices unless replacement subsidies arrive.
• Additional mid‑band 5G (C‑band/2.5 GHz) off the interstate would materially improve consistency and enable broader FWA options.

Notes on methods

• User counts are estimates derived from recent Census/ACS population and household figures for Conecuh County, national/regional smartphone adoption rates by age/income (Pew and similar studies), and known rural adoption discounts; “smartphone‑only” ranges reflect ACS patterns in rural, lower‑income Alabama counties.
• Infrastructure points synthesize FCC coverage/broadband map patterns, carrier public 5G deployments, and typical rural performance characteristics in south‑central Alabama.

Conecuh County, AL — Social Media Snapshot (estimates for 2025)

Context

• Population: ~11.5–12k; older-leaning and largely rural. Broadband and smartphone access are adequate but below urban averages.
• Method: Estimates blend Pew Research (2023–2024) platform adoption, rural/Southern usage patterns, and county demographics. Treat as planning ranges, not audited counts.

User stats

• Estimated social media users: 6,500–8,000 residents (roughly 65–75% of residents age 13+).
• Devices: Facebook app and YouTube dominate mobile time; many residents are smartphone-first, with limited home broadband.

Age groups (share of each age group using at least one social platform)

• Teens (13–17): 85–95% (heavy TikTok/Snapchat/YouTube; minimal Facebook except groups for school/sports)
• 18–29: 90–95% (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube; Snapchat for messaging)
• 30–49: 80–90% (Facebook, YouTube; growing Instagram/Reels)
• 50–64: 65–75% (Facebook, YouTube)
• 65+: 45–60% (primarily Facebook; YouTube for how‑to, church, music)

Gender breakdown (overall users)

• Roughly mirrors population: ~52–55% women, ~45–48% men.
• Platform tilt: Women over-index on Facebook/Instagram/Pinterest; men on YouTube/Reddit/X.

Most-used platforms among local social media users (estimated penetration)

• Facebook: 80–90% (highest daily use; Groups and Messenger are central)
• YouTube: 75–85% (entertainment, how‑to, music, church services)
• Instagram: 35–45% (younger parents, local businesses; Reels growth)
• TikTok: 30–40% (strong under 35; local creators, trends, sports clips)
• Snapchat: 20–30% (teens/20s messaging and stories)
• Pinterest: 20–25% (women 25–54: recipes, home, crafts, events)
• X/Twitter: 8–12% (sports, state news, weather alerts; niche)
• LinkedIn: 8–12% (professionals, educators, healthcare)
• Reddit: 6–10% (younger male skew; hobby/tech/hunting subs)
• Nextdoor: <5% (limited footprint vs Facebook Groups)

Behavioral trends to know

• Facebook Groups are the community hub: local news, school sports, churches, buy/sell, lost & found, road closures, weather.
• Video first: Short vertical video (Reels/TikTok) outperforms photos/links; cross-posting Reels to Facebook boosts local reach.
• Messaging for commerce: Residents DM via Facebook/Messenger to ask hours, place small orders, request quotes.
• Local trust signals: Posts featuring known faces, schools, teams, churches, and civic groups drive high engagement.
• Timing: Peaks 6–8 a.m., lunch, and 7–10 p.m.; weekends spike during sports and events.
• News reliance: Many get local updates via Facebook pages/groups rather than dedicated news sites.
• Ads and targeting: Small audience saturates quickly; widen radius 15–30 miles (Evergreen-centered) and use interests like hunting, fishing, logging/forestry, trucking, high school sports, churches. Boost posts with video and clear calls to action.

Notes and data confidence

• Exact county-level platform counts aren’t publicly reported. For precise planning, check Meta Ads Manager reach estimates around Evergreen/Conecuh County and audit major local Facebook Groups/pages.