Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
57270
Sex Ratio
95.1 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
0.8 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
0.42 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Colbert County, AL, exhibits a moderate population growth rate of 0.8% over the past year, slightly above the state average of 0.6%. With a median age of 42.0 years, it is older than the state median of 39.3 years, indicating a more mature demographic. The county's age dependency ratio of 69.2 suggests a higher proportion of dependents compared to the working-age population, particularly with 20% of residents aged 65 and older. Compared to nearby counties, Colbert's growth and demographic trends reflect a balance between aging and youth, positioning it similarly to counties like Lauderdale and Marshall.
Dependency Rate
69.2 %
Median Age
42.0 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
20 %
Active Aging Index
114.6 %
Old Dependency Rate
33.8 %
Young Dependency Rate
35.4 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
23266
Married-couple Household
11064
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
0.4 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
2.77 %
Average Household Size
2.44 p
Average Family Size
3.05 p
Household with Children (%)
26.5 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
33.8 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
26 %
Now Married
51.5 %
Widowed
7.7 %
Divorced
14.8 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.