Etowah County, Alabama
AL · FIPS 01055 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 103,105 | — | #606 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $54,563 | -27.4% | #2,500 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.7 years | +7.2% | #1,581 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $167,100 | -40.7% | #1,865 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $847 | -27.2% | #1,767 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.9% | +34.4% | #2,285 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Etowah County has a population of 103,105, making it the #606 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.7 years, which is 7.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Etowah County is $54,563, ranking #2,500 out of 3,222 counties — 27.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.9% and unemployment stands at 5.9%.
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The median home value in Etowah County is $167,100 (-40.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $847/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.9%.
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88.6% of residents in Etowah County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.4% below the national rate.
About Etowah County, Alabama
Etowah County, Alabama has a total population of 103,105, making it the 606th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Etowah County is 41.7 years, which is 7.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Etowah County is $54,563, which ranks #2,500 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 27.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9%.
The median home value in Etowah County is $167,100, 40.7% below the national median. Renters in Etowah County pay a median gross rent of $847 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Etowah County, 18.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 46.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.7 min.
Etowah County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 76.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (14.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.2%).
All data for Etowah 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.