Guntersville, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Guntersville, Alabama had a total population of 8,916, the 81st largest city in Alabama, with a median household income of $67,929, which is 6% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 18.1%.
Guntersville Quick Facts
How Guntersville 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 | 8,468 | 8,916 | +5.3% |
| Median household income | $55,626 | $67,929 | +22.1% |
| Median home value¹ | $235,927 | $324,800 | +37.7% |
| Median gross rent | $759 | $842 | +10.9% |
How Guntersville Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 78.3%
- Black: 9.5%
- Hispanic: 4.4%
- Asian: 0.7%
- Other: 0.6%
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+)
- < High School: 15.0%
- HS Diploma: 23.2%
- Some College: 19.2%
- Associate's: 9.3%
- Bachelor's: 21.3%
- Graduate+: 12.1%
Guntersville Rankings in Alabama
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Other Cities in Marshall County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albertville | 22,813 | $56,099 | 18.2% | $188,400 |
| Arab | 8,679 | $64,333 | 13.3% | $215,200 |
| Grant | 1,336 | $91,477 | 8.6% | $239,400 |
| Douglas | 1,113 | $62,000 | 21.7% | $175,400 |
| Cherokee Ridge | 577 | $171,368 | 1.7% | $336,400 |
| Joppa | 448 | N/A | 0.0% | $155,900 |
| Union Grove | 93 | $50,694 | 4.3% | $187,500 |
Cities Similar to Guntersville
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arab | 8,679 | $64,333 | $215,200 | 25.9% | 13.3% |
| Pleasant Grove | 9,442 | $70,317 | $226,400 | 23.2% | 19.7% |
| Fultondale | 9,384 | $73,575 | $186,100 | 28.7% | 12.5% |
| Tuscumbia | 9,115 | $59,143 | $196,700 | 26.0% | 18.6% |
| Forestdale | 9,742 | $66,569 | $164,000 | 27.5% | 17.8% |
Population Overview
Guntersville is a small city located in Alabama, within Marshall County. The total population is 8,916. It ranks as the 81st most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.
Age Demographics
The median age in Guntersville is 42.8 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Guntersville is $67,929. This is 6% higher than the state median of $63,999. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.1%. This is 16% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $324,800. Housing costs are 55% higher than the state median of $209,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.8x. 65.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 70.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Guntersville is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 9.5%. The Black or African American population (9.5%) is well below the state average of 25.6%.
Education
33.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% higher 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 85.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Guntersville, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 592 Census-designated places in Alabama. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Guntersville, Alabama?
Guntersville, Alabama has a population of 8,916 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Guntersville, AL?
The median household income in Guntersville is $67,929, which is 16% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Guntersville, AL?
The poverty rate in Guntersville is 18.1%. This means approximately 1,533 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Guntersville, Alabama?
Guntersville's population is 78.3% White, 9.5% Black, 4.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.7% Asian.
What is the median home value in Guntersville, AL?
The median home value in Guntersville is $324,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.8x.
How educated is Guntersville, Alabama?
33.3% of adults (25+) in Guntersville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 12.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.