U.S. County · Profile

Etowah County

103.2KTotal Population
193Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-0.20%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Etowah County has a population of 103,241 as of 2023. It is located in Alabama.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Etowah County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):4.4%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White77.9%80,425
Black or African American15.2%15,693
Hispanic or Latino4.4%4,543
Two or More Races3.5%3,613
Some Other Race2.3%2,375
Asian0.7%723
American Indian/Alaska Native0.3%310
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Etowah County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$52,177
30.0% below national average
Per Capita Income
$28,479
25.7% below national average
Poverty Rate
15.9%
38.3% above national average
Median Age
41.9 years

Income & Poverty

$52,177Median Household Income
$28,479Per Capita Income
15.9%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$52,177$69,693
Families$67,242$83,965
Married-couple Families$67,242$75,311
Nonfamily Households$27,965$30,202

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Etowah County, Alabama.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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