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Guntersville

Alabama · 8,553 residents · 25.635 sq mi
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Guntersville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,142. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $215,200. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,553
+16%since 2000
from 7,395 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
334 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 288 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.1
+13%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K9K9K1990201020202024Guntersville
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,142
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,882 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,995
+62%since 2000
from $18,503 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$215,200
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$630
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
38.8% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+37%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(6,387)
Black8.5%(630)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(212)
Asian0.4%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.2%(2,008)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(6,942)
Black8.7%(745)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(385)
Asian1.1%(93)
Other5.7%(488)
Diversity Score43%(3,675)
Diversity Score
43
+58%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.3%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+42%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 53.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.3%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Guntersville, Alabama?

Guntersville, Alabama has about 8,553 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Guntersville, Alabama?

The typical household in Guntersville, Alabama earns about $50,142 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Guntersville, Alabama expensive?

In Guntersville, Alabama, the median home is worth about $215,200, and the typical rent is about $630 a month.

How educated are people in Guntersville, Alabama?

About 35.3% of adults age 25 and over in Guntersville, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Guntersville, Alabama?

About 19.5% of people in Guntersville, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Guntersville, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Guntersville, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,515 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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