Coosa County, Alabama

AL · FIPS 01037 Republican

Located in Alabama, Coosa County has a population of 10,300 residents and a median age of 50.1 years, making it the #2,462 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 13.1%. The median home value is $115,500, and the median household income is $57,355, which is 24% below the national median.

10,300
Population
#2,462 of 3,222
$57,355
Median Income
-23.7% #2,304 of 3,222
50.1 years
Median Age
+28.8% #215 of 3,222
13.1%
Poverty Rate
+4.2% #1,559 of 3,222

Demographics

Coosa County has a population of 10,300, making it the #2,462 most populous county in the US. The median age is 50.1 years, which is 28.8% above the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.5%
Native Born
0.5%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Coosa County is $57,355, ranking #2,304 out of 3,222 counties — 23.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.1% and unemployment stands at 6.2%.

Income#2,304
$57,355
-23.7%
vs nation
28th percentile
Per Capita#2,362
$30,360
-26.4%
vs nation
27th percentile
Poverty#1,559
13.1%
+4.2%
vs nation
52th percentile
Unemployment#2,590
6.2%
+16.6%
vs nation
20th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Coosa County is $115,500 (-59.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $665/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.6%.

Home Value#2,759
$115,500
-59.0%
vs nation
14th percentile
Rent#2,885
$665
-42.8%
vs nation
10th percentile
Homeownership#409
81.6%
+26.7%
vs nation
87th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Coosa County, 13.9% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 58.9% below the national average, ranking #2,950 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.9% −58.9% vs nation
Rank #2,950 of 3,222
8th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Coosa County is 72.2 years. 23.7% of adults report poor or fair health and 9.5% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#2,441
72.2
-3.9%
vs nation
20th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#2,524
23.7%
+21.2%
vs nation
20th percentile
Diabetes#2,567
13.2%
+18.6%
vs nation
18th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#2,758
41.9%
+12.3%
vs nation
12th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#2,587
6.2
+9.5%
vs nation
18th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#2,178
4.8
+7.2%
vs nation
31th percentile
Uninsured Rate#1,585
9.5%
-9.4%
vs nation
50th percentile
Physical Inactivity#2,518
30.8%
+16.7%
vs nation
20th percentile
Food Insecurity#2,083
15.8%
+9.7%
vs nation
34th percentile

Substance Use

20.3% of adults in Coosa County smoke , 42.8% are obese , and 17.0% report excessive drinking.

Adult Smoking#2,338
20.3%
+13.0%
vs nation
26th percentile
Adult Obesity#2,770
42.8%
+12.9%
vs nation
12th percentile
Excessive Drinking#564
17.0%
-14.5%
vs nation
82th percentile

Safety

The homicide rate in Coosa County is 13.5 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 17.8 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 41.9 per 100,000.

Homicide Rate#1,320
13.5
+69.0%
vs nation
14th percentile
Suicide Rate#1,211
17.8
-9.6%
vs nation
53th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#2,048
24.7
+38.1%
vs nation
17th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#2,727
41.9
+106.9%
vs nation
3th percentile

Families & Children

28.0% of children in Coosa County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 23.2 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Teen Birth Rate#1,770
23.2
+6.3%
vs nation
41th percentile
Child Poverty#2,730
28.0%
+47.4%
vs nation
13th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Coosa County is 61.7%. The mean commute time is 35.1 min, which is 27.3% above the national average.

Voter Turnout
61.7% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
35.1 min +27.3% vs nation
Rank #279 of 3,222
91th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Coosa County voted Republican with a margin of 43.3%. The vote was 28.1% Dem / 71.4% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 9.8 toward Republicans .

2024 REP +43.3%
28.1% 71.4%
Dem 5,264 votes Rep
2020 REP +33.5%
32.8% 66.3%
Dem 5,479 votes Rep
2016 REP +30.5%
34.1% 64.6%
Dem 5,223 votes Rep
2012 REP +16.1%
41.7% 57.8%
Dem 5,243 votes Rep
2008 REP +17.5%
40.9% 58.4%
Dem 5,563 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

About Coosa County, Alabama

Coosa County, Alabama has a total population of 10,300, making it the 2,462nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Coosa County is 50.1 years, which is 28.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Coosa County is $57,355, which ranks #2,304 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 23.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2%.

The median home value in Coosa County is $115,500, 59.0% below the national median. Renters in Coosa County pay a median gross rent of $665 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Coosa County, 13.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 58.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.1 min.

Coosa County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 65.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (29.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.5%).

All data for Coosa 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.