Coosa County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Coosa County, Alabama has a population of 10,300, the 62nd most populous county in Alabama. The median household income is $57,355 and the median home value is $115,500. The poverty rate is 13.1%.

Coosa County Quick Facts

Population 10,300

Median Household Income $57,35590% MOE ±$5,303

Median Home Value $115,50090% MOE ±$15,070

Poverty Rate 13.1%90% MOE ±3.4 pts

Unemployment Rate 6.2%90% MOE ±4.0 pts

Median Age 50.1 years90% MOE ±0.4 years

Homeownership Rate 81.6%90% MOE ±3.9 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 13.9%90% MOE ±3.4 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 83.8%

Cities/Places 11

Population 10,300 62nd of 67

Median Income $57,355 10% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.1%

Unemployment 6.2%

How Coosa County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	10,757	10,300	-4.2%
Median household income	$47,985	$57,355	+19.5%
Median home value¹	$103,379	$115,500	No clear change (+11.7%)
Median gross rent	$725	$665	No clear change (-8.3%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Coosa

$57,355

$63,999

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Coosa

$115,500

$209,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.7%

$25K-$50K 26.1%

$50K-$100K 34.5%

$100K+ 21.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.5%

$10K-$15K

6.3%

$15K-$20K

3.5%

$20K-$25K

4.3%

$25K-$30K

6.4%

$30K-$35K

5.8%

$35K-$40K

3.9%

$40K-$45K

6.7%

$45K-$50K

3.4%

$50K-$60K

10.8%

$60K-$75K

11.6%

$75K-$100K

12.2%

$100K-$125K

9.6%

$125K-$150K

5.8%

$150K-$200K

3.4%

$200K+

2.9%

Employment

6.2% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

47.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.6%

Renter 18.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $665/mo 13.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.4%

18-34

15.7%

35-54

24.3%

55-74

33.0%

75+

9.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 53 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Coosa County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Stewartville	1,629	$87,574	11.0%	$94,100
Goodwater	1,445	$39,511	36.4%	$58,900
Rockford	622	$43,125	8.7%	$93,000
Ray	548	$77,951	7.5%	$137,500
Nixburg	256	$52,621	11.3%	N/A
Hanover	248	$108,929	0.0%	$9,999
Mount Olive (Coosa County)	208	N/A	11.5%	N/A
Hissop	206	$65,592	26.7%	N/A
Weogufka	184	$67,917	9.2%	N/A
Kellyton	106	$60,625	9.4%	$108,900
Equality	93	N/A	0.0%	$295,000

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Population Overview

Coosa County is located in Alabama with a total population of 10,300. It is the 62nd most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Coosa County is 50.1 years. This is 27% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Coosa County is $57,355. This is 10% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 29% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.1%. This is 16% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 6.2%. This is 32% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $115,500. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Coosa County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Coosa County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 29.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 5.6%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

13.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% 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 83.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Coosa 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 Coosa County, Alabama?

Coosa County has a population of 10,300, making it the 62nd most populous county in Alabama.

What is the median income in Coosa County?

The median household income in Coosa County is $57,355 with a poverty rate of 13.1%.

How many cities are in Coosa County, Alabama?

Coosa County contains 11 Census-designated places.