Randolph County Public RecordsAlabama

Randolph County, AL, hosts around 9 public schools serving grades K-12, with two main high schools: Handley and Randolph County High. About 76% of adults hold a high school diploma, while roughly 12% possess a bachelor’s or higher degree. The average student-to-teacher ratio is 17:1. Schools score near the state average on standardized tests, with overall safety rated B-. Educational offerings include Advanced Placement and career technical programs. Adult education and GED classes are available through Southern Union State Community College.

As of 2022, Randolph County, AL, has an employment rate of approximately 53.5%. The largest industries include manufacturing (22.6%), health care and social assistance (13.2%), and retail trade (12.8%). Major occupations are production (16.7%), office and administrative support (12.3%), and sales (10.2%). The average commute time is 31.2 minutes, with over 71% commuting outside their home city for work, primarily to nearby counties such as Chambers and Tallapoosa.

Randolph County, AL, has a homeownership rate of around 75%, with median home values near $110,000 in 2023. Rental homes comprise about 25% of housing, and average monthly rent is approximately $700. The market has seen values rise by roughly 5% annually. Housing types are mainly single-family homes, with some mobile and manufactured homes. Key neighborhoods include Wedowee and Roanoke. Property taxes are low, averaging $300 to $400 yearly on a median-valued home, making Randolph County an affordable housing market in Alabama.

Randolph County, AL, had approximately 14,100 registered voters in 2022. Elections include local, state, and federal races, as well as municipal measures. In the 2020 presidential election, 82% voted Republican and 17% Democrat. There are 18 polling locations, such as the Courthouse Annex in Wedowee. Key issues include education funding and rural economic development. The Board of Registrars administers elections, ensuring compliance with state laws. The county leans Republican, with both parties fielding candidates in most races. Voter turnout averaged 56.8% in the last general election.

Randolph County, AL, reports a crime rate below the national average. In 2023, the county recorded approximately 180 reported crimes, with property crimes such as burglary and theft making up 79% of cases, and violent crimes comprising 21%. The crime rate stands at about 8.6 crimes per 1,000 residents, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Regular reporting and local law enforcement efforts contribute to maintaining community safety, although rural areas may experience unreported incidents due to limited resources.

As of the 2020 U.S. Census, Randolph County, Alabama, had a population of 21,967. The median age is around 43 years. The gender distribution is roughly 50.5% female and 49.5% male. Racially, the county is 75.7% White, 19.4% Black or African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% Native American, 2.3% from two or more races, and 2.6% Hispanic or Latino of any race.