State
County
Land Area (mi²)
25.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
338.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.66%
Growth Since 2010
5.95%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Guntersville, Alabama Population 2021
8,685
Guntersville is a city located in Marshall County Alabama. It is also the county seat of Marshall County. With a 2020 population of 8,685, it is the 75th largest city in Alabama and the 3406th largest city in the United States . Guntersville is currently growing at a rate of 0.66% annually and its population has increased by 5.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,197 in 2010. Guntersville reached it's highest population of 8,685 in 2021. Spanning over 43 miles, Guntersville has a population density of 339 people per square mile.
The average household income in Guntersville is $66,387 with a poverty rate of 20.47%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $617 per month, and the median house value is $191,700. The median age in Guntersville is 42 years, 39.7 years for males, and 44.1 years for females.
Guntersville Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Guntersville was:
- White: 84.52%
- Black or African American: 12.07%
- Two or more races: 2.01%
- Asian: 0.89%
- Other race: 0.26%
- Native American: 0.22%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.04%
The current population of Guntersville, Alabama is 8,685 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 8,514.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 8,197.
Guntersville, Alabama Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,157 | 84.52% |
| Black or African American | 1,022 | 12.07% |
| Two or More Races | 170 | 2.01% |
| Asian | 75 | 0.89% |
| Some Other Race | 22 | 0.26% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 19 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.04% |
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Guntersville Population by Race
Guntersville Population Pyramid $2021
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Guntersville Population by Age
Guntersville Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,312 | 2.46 | 59.8 |
| Married | 1,498 | 3.03 | 79.1 |
| Non Family | 1,133 | 1.17 | 49.2 |
| Female | 449 | 3.55 | 26.1 |
| Male | 232 | 3.05 | 52.6 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
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Guntersville Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 354 | 5.90% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 671 | 11.18% |
| High School Graduate | 1,428 | 23.78% |
| Some College | 1,270 | 21.15% |
| Associates Degree | 439 | 7.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,231 | 20.50% |
| Graduate Degree | 611 | 10.18% |
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Guntersville Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Guntersville Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,132 | 4,270 | 1,682 |
| Black | 606 | 488 | 103 |
| Hispanic | 107 | 79 | 18 |
| 2+ Races | 85 | 73 | 24 |
| Asian | 55 | 49 | 11 |
| Other Race | 19 | 16 | |
| Native American | 19 | 19 | 4 |
| Islander | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 32.77%.
Guntersville Educational Attainment by Race
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$35,095
Average Earnings
$43,522
Average Male
$27,649
Average Female
Guntersville Earnings by Educational Attainment
Guntersville Language by Age
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Guntersville Language
93.01% of Guntersville residents speak only English, while 6.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.81% of the population.
Guntersville Language
Guntersville Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,686 | 1,099 | 16.44% |
| Black | 1,009 | 361 | 35.78% |
| Hispanic | 241 | 142 | 58.92% |
| Multiple | 170 | 61 | 35.88% |
| Native | 19 | 19 | 100.00% |
| Other | 22 | 6 | 27.27% |
| Asian | 75 | 1 | 1.33% |
| Islander | 3 | 1 | 33.33% |
20.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.25%
Male Poverty Rate
23.54%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Guntersville
The race most likely to be in poverty in Guntersville is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Guntersville is Asian, with 1.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.07%.
Guntersville Poverty
Guntersville Poverty Rate by Education
Guntersville Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
47.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.2%
Male Marriage Rate
44.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Guntersville Married by Age and Sex
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Guntersville Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Guntersville Marital Status by Race
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Guntersville Marital Status
Guntersville Veterans by War
Guntersville Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 548 | 9.81% |
| Black | 19 | 2.60% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 13.08% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.85% |
Guntersville Veterans by Race
Guntersville Veterans by Education
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9.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
Guntersville Veterans by Education
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50.2%
Labor Force Participation
47.6%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
Guntersville Employment by Age
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Guntersville Employment by Race
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Guntersville Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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94.92%
Native Born
5.08%
Foreign Born
2.99%
Non Citizen
2.09%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.92% of Guntersville residents were born in the United States, with 68.65% having been born in Alabama. 2.99% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Guntersville Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,685 | 57 | 0.66% |
| 2020 | 8,628 | 57 | 0.67% |
| 2019 | 8,571 | 57 | 0.67% |
| 2018 | 8,514 | 49 | 0.58% |
| 2017 | 8,465 | 42 | 0.50% |
| 2016 | 8,423 | 50 | 0.60% |
| 2015 | 8,373 | 37 | 0.44% |
| 2014 | 8,336 | -3 | -0.04% |
| 2013 | 8,339 | 4 | 0.05% |
| 2012 | 8,335 | 20 | 0.24% |
| 2011 | 8,315 | 56 | 0.68% |
| 2010 | 8,259 | 864 | 1.11% |
| 2000 | 7,395 | 357 | 0.50% |
| 1990 | 7,038 | -3 | -0.00% |
| 1980 | 7,041 | 550 | 0.82% |
| 1970 | 6,491 | -101 | -0.15% |
| 1960 | 6,592 | 1,339 | 2.30% |
| 1950 | 5,253 | 855 | 1.79% |
| 1940 | 4,398 | 1,572 | 4.52% |
| 1930 | 2,826 | 0.00% |