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Etowah County

Alabama · 103,436 residents · 535.105 sq mi
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Etowah County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,934. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $124,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
103,436
Unchangedsince 2000
from 103,459 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
193 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 193 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+11%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
99K101K102K104K105K1990201020202024Etowah County
2024103K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,934
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,170 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,094
+50%since 2000
from $16,783 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,400
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$676
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
28.9% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+30%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(84,919)
Black14.6%(15,120)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(1,763)
Asian0.4%(428)
Other0%
Diversity Score36%(37,220)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(77,731)
Black14.5%(14,999)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(4,895)
Asian0.9%(921)
Other1.9%(1,987)
Diversity Score47.1%(48,753)
Segregation Score56.1%(58,022)
Diversity Score
47
+31%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
56
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+53%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 54.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.1%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.5%
−72.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Etowah County, Alabama?

Etowah County, Alabama has about 103,436 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Etowah County, Alabama earns about $44,934 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Etowah County, Alabama expensive?

In Etowah County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $124,400, and the typical rent is about $676 a month.

How educated are people in Etowah County, Alabama?

About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in Etowah County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Etowah County, Alabama?

About 16.0% of people in Etowah County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Etowah County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Etowah County, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,596 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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