Tuscumbia, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Tuscumbia, Alabama had a total population of 9,115, the 78th largest city in Alabama, with a median household income of $59,143, which is 8% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 18.6%.
Key Takeaways
- Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 1.7%.
Tuscumbia Quick Facts
How Tuscumbia 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 | 8,444 | 9,115 | +7.9% |
| Median household income | $54,259 | $59,143 | No clear change (+9.0%) |
| Median home value¹ | $135,501 | $196,700 | +45.2% |
| Median gross rent | $854 | $748 | -12.4% |
How Tuscumbia 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: 66.5%
- Black: 24.6%
- Hispanic: 6.5%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 53 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 14.9%
- HS Diploma: 31.0%
- Some College: 20.3%
- Associate's: 7.8%
- Bachelor's: 18.2%
- Graduate+: 7.8%
Tuscumbia Rankings in Alabama
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Other Cities 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 |
| 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 |
Cities Similar to Tuscumbia
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% |
| Guntersville | 8,916 | $67,929 | $324,800 | 33.3% | 18.1% |
| Pleasant Grove | 9,442 | $70,317 | $226,400 | 23.2% | 19.7% |
| Forestdale | 9,742 | $66,569 | $164,000 | 27.5% | 17.8% |
| Clanton | 8,958 | $47,520 | $166,300 | 18.3% | 18.1% |
Population Overview
Tuscumbia is a small city located in Alabama, within Colbert County. The total population is 9,115. It ranks as the 78th most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.
Age Demographics
The median age in Tuscumbia is 40.3 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Tuscumbia is $59,143. This is 8% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.6%. This is 19% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 1.7%. This is 63% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $196,700. Housing costs are 6% lower than the state median of $209,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 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 Tuscumbia is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 24.6%.
Education
26.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% 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 85.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Tuscumbia, 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 Tuscumbia, Alabama?
Tuscumbia, Alabama has a population of 9,115 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Tuscumbia, AL?
The median household income in Tuscumbia is $59,143, which is 27% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Tuscumbia, AL?
The poverty rate in Tuscumbia is 18.6%. This means approximately 1,659 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Tuscumbia, Alabama?
Tuscumbia's population is 66.5% White, 24.6% Black, 6.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Tuscumbia, AL?
The median home value in Tuscumbia is $196,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x.
How educated is Tuscumbia, Alabama?
26.0% of adults (25+) in Tuscumbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.