Colbert County, Alabama
AL · FIPS 01033 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 58,022 | — | #918 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,628 | -19.3% | #2,028 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.9 years | +10.3% | #1,225 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $171,000 | -39.3% | #1,787 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $887 | -23.7% | #1,505 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.4% | +37.8% | #2,363 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Colbert County has a population of 58,022, making it the #918 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.9 years, which is 10.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Colbert County is $60,628, ranking #2,028 out of 3,222 counties — 19.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.4% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.
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The median home value in Colbert County is $171,000 (-39.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $887/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.3%.
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92.1% of residents in Colbert County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.4% above the national rate.
About Colbert County, Alabama
Colbert County, Alabama has a total population of 58,022, making it the 918th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Colbert County is 42.9 years, which is 10.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Colbert County is $60,628, which ranks #2,028 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.
The median home value in Colbert County is $171,000, 39.3% below the national median. Renters in Colbert County pay a median gross rent of $887 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Colbert County, 21.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 35.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.7 min.
Colbert County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 77.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (15.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.5%).
All data for Colbert County, Alabama comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.