Coosa County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Coosa County is located in Alabama with a total population of 10,323. It is the 63rd most populous county out of 67 in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Coosa County is 50.3 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Coosa County is $57,063. This is 8% lower than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.6%. This is 26% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $111,800. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $195,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Coosa County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Coosa County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 64.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 29.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 5.4%.

Education

14.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% 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 82.8%.