Colbert County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Colbert County is located in Alabama with a total population of 57,648. It is the 25th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Colbert County is 42.3 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Colbert County is $56,736. This is 9% lower than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 28% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.9%. This is 8% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $161,600. Housing costs are 17% lower than the state median of $195,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Colbert County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% higher than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Colbert County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 15.8%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

20.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.5%.