Etowah County, Alabama

Total Population: 103,208

County Seat: Gadsden

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Median Home Value

$160,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$53,070

Across all households

Median Age

41.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

17.5%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)76.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)15.0%
Hispanic or Latino5.0%
Two or More Races2.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Other Race0.3%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

21.8%

65 Years and Over

19.5%

Male

48.4%

Female

51.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.3%

No Health Insurance

12.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

85.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

17.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$53,070

Mean Household Income

$73,124

Per Capita Income

$29,553

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

71.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

15.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$160,600

Median Rent

$807/mo

Total Housing Units

47,487

Owner-Occupied

73.8%

Renter-Occupied

26.2%

Vacancy Rate

17.5%

Married Couple Households

46.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

3.7%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

31.7%

Average Household Size

2.60

Broadband Internet Access

85.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

6.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 01055.