Colbert County, Alabama Demographics 2026
Colbert County, Alabama has a population of 58,022, the 25th most populous county in Alabama. The median household income is $60,628 and the median home value is $171,000. The poverty rate is 17.4%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Colbert County Quick Facts
How Colbert County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 57,648 | 58,022 | +0.6% |
| Median household income | $56,736 | $60,628 | +6.9% |
| Median home value | $161,600 | $171,000 | +5.8% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 53 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Colbert County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muscle Shoals | 16,951 | $75,894 | 12.8% | $199,700 |
| Sheffield | 9,340 | $39,733 | 26.6% | $133,800 |
| Tuscumbia | 9,115 | $59,143 | 18.6% | $196,700 |
| Cherokee | 1,120 | $50,815 | 20.7% | $102,300 |
| Littleville | 932 | $55,817 | 11.4% | $142,400 |
| Leighton | 893 | $33,894 | 24.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Colbert County is located in Alabama with a total population of 58,022. It is the 25th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Colbert County is 42.9 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Colbert County is $60,628. This is 5% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.4%. This is 11% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $171,000. Housing costs are 19% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Colbert County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 70.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Colbert County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 15.5%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.
Education
21.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Colbert County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Alabama and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Colbert County, Alabama?
Colbert County has a population of 58,022, making it the 25th most populous county in Alabama.
What is the median income in Colbert County?
The median household income in Colbert County is $60,628 with a poverty rate of 17.4%.
How many cities are in Colbert County, Alabama?
Colbert County contains 6 Census-designated places.