COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Colbert County

Alabama · 54,984 residents · 592.953 sq mi

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Colbert County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $31,954. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $68,200.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 38.7

US median: 35.2

Less educated

14% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

54,984

+6%since 1990

from 51,666 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

93 / sq mi

+6%since 1990

from 87 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

38.7

+8%since 1990

from 36.0 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202458K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$31,954

+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $22,378 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$17,533

+53%since 1990

from $11,425 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

14.0%

−0.6 ptssince 1990

from 14.6% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$68,200

+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $45,500 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$414

+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $291 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

75.7%

+0.4 ptssince 1990

from 75.3% in 1990

24.3% rent

Afford Score

2.1

+5%since 1990

from 2.0 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic82.7%(42,707)

Black16.6%(8,594)

Hispanic / Latino0.3%(147)

Asian0.2%(101)

Diversity Score36.6%(18,926)

2000

White, non-Hispanic80.9%(44,470)

Black16.5%(9,096)

Hispanic / Latino1.1%(618)

Asian0.2%(127)

Diversity Score37.7%(20,714)

Diversity Score

+3%since 1990

from 37 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

14.1%

+2.6 ptssince 1990

from 11.5% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

73.3%

+8.2 ptssince 1990

from 65.2% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

5.3%

+1.3 ptssince 1990

from 4.0% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

15.9 min

−16%since 1990

from 18.9 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Colbert County, Alabama?

Colbert County, Alabama has about 54,984 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Colbert County, Alabama?

The typical household in Colbert County, Alabama earns about $31,954 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Colbert County, Alabama expensive?

In Colbert County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $68,200, and the typical rent is about $414 a month.

How educated are people in Colbert County, Alabama?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Colbert County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Colbert County, Alabama?

About 14.0% of people in Colbert County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Colbert County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Colbert County, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,318 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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