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Coosada

Alabama · 1,217 residents · 6.894 sq mi
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Coosada has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,058. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $151,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,217
−12%since 2000
from 1,382 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
177 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 200 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+30%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8571K1K1K1K1990201020202024Coosada
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,058
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,405 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,821
+53%since 2000
from $16,219 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.4%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,800
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
79.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
20.3% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+49%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.9%(772)
Black42.5%(587)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(9)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.4%(862)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.7%(678)
Black36.6%(445)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(51)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other10.5%(128)
Diversity Score75.2%(916)
Diversity Score
75
+21%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.2%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+62%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.3%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.4%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Coosada, Alabama?

Coosada, Alabama has about 1,217 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Coosada, Alabama?

The typical household in Coosada, Alabama earns about $56,058 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Coosada, Alabama expensive?

In Coosada, Alabama, the median home is worth about $151,800.

How educated are people in Coosada, Alabama?

About 25.2% of adults age 25 and over in Coosada, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Coosada, Alabama?

About 13.8% of people in Coosada, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Coosada, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Coosada, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 308 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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