Etowah County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Name: Etowah County, Alabama Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Etowah County, Alabama has a population of 103,105, the 13th most populous county in Alabama. The median household income is $54,563 and the median home value is $167,100. The poverty rate is 16.9%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Etowah County Quick Facts

Population 103,105

Median Household Income $54,563

Median Home Value $167,100

Poverty Rate 16.9%

Unemployment Rate 5.9%

Median Age 41.7 years

Homeownership Rate 73.9%

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.1%

High School Graduation 86.1%

Cities/Places 21

Population 103,105 13th of 67

Median Income $54,563 15% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.9%

Unemployment 5.9%

How Etowah 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	103,208	103,105	-0.1%
Median household income	$53,070	$54,563	+2.8%
Median home value	$160,600	$167,100	+4.0%

Median Household Income

Etowah

$54,563

$63,999

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Etowah

$167,100

$209,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 24.0%

$25K-$50K 22.4%

$50K-$100K 30.0%

$100K+ 23.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.0%

$10K-$15K

6.0%

$15K-$20K

6.0%

$20K-$25K

6.0%

$25K-$30K

3.7%

$30K-$35K

4.3%

$35K-$40K

4.5%

$40K-$45K

4.8%

$45K-$50K

5.1%

$50K-$60K

7.4%

$60K-$75K

11.1%

$75K-$100K

11.4%

$100K-$125K

8.6%

$125K-$150K

6.6%

$150K-$200K

4.8%

$200K+

3.7%

Employment

5.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

55.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.9%

Renter 26.1%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $847/mo 18.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.9%

18-34

20.0%

35-54

25.1%

55-74

25.3%

75+

7.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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 Etowah County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Gadsden	33,374	$40,345	28.1%	$116,800
Boaz	10,814	$49,846	19.4%	$199,200
Rainbow City	10,284	$56,398	10.0%	$223,000
Attalla	5,775	$59,215	11.3%	$126,100
Hokes Bluff	4,547	$74,968	4.0%	$196,400
Sardis City	2,046	$67,721	12.1%	$225,700
Carlisle-Rockledge	1,993	$60,360	21.7%	$115,900
Whitesboro	1,918	$67,188	3.9%	$154,400
Coats Bend	1,630	$70,409	18.0%	$149,600
Altoona	1,252	$43,056	23.2%	$114,100
Tidmore Bend	1,192	$60,729	14.6%	$162,500
Lookout Mountain	1,120	$80,362	12.8%	$158,300
Gallant	1,081	$55,130	7.6%	$99,200
New Union	996	$43,462	30.2%	$168,000
Walnut Grove	896	$40,089	33.7%	$131,100
Ballplay	842	$47,837	1.8%	$145,300
Ivalee	809	$41,198	7.7%	$140,600
Reece City	784	$66,705	6.1%	$153,800
Egypt	616	$37,250	20.6%	$207,600
Bristow Cove	144	N/A	10.4%	N/A
Ridgeville	130	N/A	28.5%	$78,300

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Population Overview

Etowah County is located in Alabama with a total population of 103,105. It is the 13th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 21 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Etowah County is 41.7 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Etowah County is $54,563. This is 15% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 32% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.9%. This is 8% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 26% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $167,100. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $209,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Etowah County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 14.7%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

18.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% 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 86.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Etowah 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 Etowah County, Alabama?

Etowah County has a population of 103,105, making it the 13th most populous county in Alabama.

What is the median income in Etowah County?

The median household income in Etowah County is $54,563 with a poverty rate of 16.9%.

How many cities are in Etowah County, Alabama?

Etowah County contains 21 Census-designated places.