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Demographic Profile

Etowah County

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Snapshot

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Total Population
103348
CAGR (2011-2025)
-0.06 %
Median Age
41.9 y.o.
Age 65+ (%)
19.4 %
Median Income
$ -
Unemployment Rate (July 2024)
- %

Population & Households

Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.

Population Trend

Total Population
103348
Sex Ratio
94.2 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
-0.1 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.06 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov

Age Structure

Etowah County, AL, is experiencing a slight population decline, with a 13-year CAGR of -0.06% and a 1-year growth rate of -0.1%, contrasting with Alabama's overall population growth of 0.6%. The county's median age is 41.9, higher than the state average of 39.3, indicating an aging population, with 19.4% over 65 years old. The age dependency ratio of 68.9 suggests a significant proportion of dependents, particularly the elderly. Compared to nearby counties, Etowah's demographic trends reflect challenges similar to those in Talladega and Calhoun counties, which also show stagnant or declining populations.

Dependency Rate
68.9 %
Median Age
41.9 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
19.4 %
Active Aging Index
110.1 %
Old Dependency Rate
32.8 %
Young Dependency Rate
36.1 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov

Household Status

Total Households
38791
Married-couple Household
18116
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.58 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
1.31 %
Average Household Size
2.63 p
Average Family Size
3.29 p
Household with Children (%)
27.8 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
36.1 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov

Marriage

Never Married
28.9 %
Now Married
48.3 %
Widowed
8.5 %
Divorced
14.4 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201

Cultures

*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.

Racial Profiiles

One Race
96.5 %
Two or More Races
3.5 %
Non-White
22.1 %
Hispanic (Overlapping)
4.4 %
White
80555
Black
15724
Asian
748
Native American
329
Race Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Racial Profile Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Place of Birth

Native US Citizen
80555
Native US Citizen (%)
22.1 %
Born in Alabama (%)
77.9 %
Born in Other State (%)
19 %
Foreign Born (%)
2.4 %
Naturalized (% of Foreign Born)
46.8 %
Place of Birth Changes (2010-2022)
Source: Census.gov
Birthplace Breakdown (Outside of US)
Source: Census.gov

Migration

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Migration Inflow (% of Population)
10.5 %
From Different County (% of Inflow)
72.5 %
From Different State (% of Inflow)
22.5 %
From Different Country (% of Inflow)
5 %
%
Source: Census.gov

Religion

Number of Congregations
251
Number of Adherents
83850
Adherents (% of Total Population)
81.1 %
Christian (% of Total Population)
78.9 %
Religion Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Education Attainment

Number of Bachelor's Degree Holders
12885
Bachelor's Degree Attainment Rate
17.7 %
Median Income (25y+)
$ 36248
Median Income, High School Grads
$ 31914
Median Income College Grads
$ 49655
Median Income Graduate/Professional
$ 68729
Bachelor's Degree STEM %
35.1 %
Bachelor's Degree Business %
20.1 %
Bachelor Degree Distribution
Source: Census.gov
Higher Education Attainment %
Source: Census.gov
Higher Education Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Income

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Household Income (Mean)
$ 52177
Household Income (Median)
$ 69693
Per Capita Income
$ 28479
Per Capita Income Growth (2013-2022)
39.3 %
Gini Index
0.4556*
Poverty Rate
15.9 %
Per Capita Income
Source: Census.gov | B19301
Income Distribution by Household
Source: Census.gov