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Coosa County

Alabama · 10,387 residents · 650.909 sq mi
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Coosa County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,571. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $89,200. With a median age of 48.9, 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 48.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,387
−15%since 2000
from 12,202 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
16 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 19 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.9
+30%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,571
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,873 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,083
+69%since 2000
from $14,875 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 10%
Information14%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,200
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$611
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $295 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
21.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+15%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.4%(7,742)
Black34%(4,147)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(158)
Asian0%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.6%(7,150)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.5%(6,807)
Black28.9%(3,000)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(201)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other1.7%(179)
Diversity Score58.4%(6,062)
Segregation Score47.2%(4,903)
Diversity Score
58
Unchangedsince 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
47
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+49%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.4%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.8%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Coosa County, Alabama?

Coosa County, Alabama has about 10,387 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Coosa County, Alabama earns about $43,571 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Coosa County, Alabama expensive?

In Coosa County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $89,200, and the typical rent is about $611 a month.

How educated are people in Coosa County, Alabama?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Coosa County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Coosa County, Alabama?

About 12.5% of people in Coosa County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Coosa County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Coosa County, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 676 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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