State
County
Land Area (mi²)
9.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
920.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.14%
Growth Since 2010
0.74%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Tuscumbia, Alabama Population 2021
8,485
Tuscumbia is a city located in Colbert County Alabama. It is also the county seat of Colbert County. With a 2020 population of 8,485, it is the 77th largest city in Alabama and the 3466th largest city in the United States . Tuscumbia is currently growing at a rate of 0.14% annually and its population has increased by 0.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,423 in 2010. Tuscumbia reached it's highest population of 9,137 in 1980. Spanning over 9 miles, Tuscumbia has a population density of 920 people per square mile.
The average household income in Tuscumbia is $52,824 with a poverty rate of 17.29%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $694 per month, and the median house value is $110,100. The median age in Tuscumbia is 37 years, 35.2 years for males, and 39.1 years for females.
Tuscumbia Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tuscumbia was:
- White: 62.77%
- Black or African American: 29.83%
- Two or more races: 2.89%
- Other race: 2.78%
- Native American: 1.27%
- Asian: 0.46%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Tuscumbia, Alabama is 8,485 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 8,449.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 8,423.
Tuscumbia, Alabama Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,300 | 62.77% |
| Black or African American | 2,519 | 29.83% |
| Two or More Races | 244 | 2.89% |
| Some Other Race | 235 | 2.78% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 107 | 1.27% |
| Asian | 39 | 0.46% |
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Tuscumbia Population by Race
Tuscumbia Population Pyramid $2021
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Tuscumbia Population by Age
Tuscumbia Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,304 | 2.48 | 58 |
| Married | 1,515 | 2.96 | 78.9 |
| Non Family | 1,097 | 1.12 | 44.9 |
| Female | 572 | 3.73 | 31.6 |
| Male | 120 | 2.88 | 39.2 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
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Tuscumbia Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 224 | 3.85% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 783 | 13.47% |
| High School Graduate | 2,095 | 36.03% |
| Some College | 1,318 | 22.67% |
| Associates Degree | 417 | 7.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 581 | 9.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 397 | 6.83% |
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Tuscumbia Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Tuscumbia Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,931 | 3,521 | 845 |
| Black | 1,535 | 1,063 | 111 |
| Hispanic | 198 | 97 | |
| Other Race | 169 | 80 | |
| Native American | 107 | 71 | |
| Asian | 34 | 34 | 22 |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 22 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 64.71%.
Tuscumbia Educational Attainment by Race
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$32,123
Average Earnings
$37,703
Average Male
$26,489
Average Female
Tuscumbia Earnings by Educational Attainment
Tuscumbia Language by Age
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Tuscumbia Language
95.93% of Tuscumbia residents speak only English, while 4.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.83% of the population.
Tuscumbia Language
Tuscumbia Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,462 | 697 | 28.31% |
| White | 5,054 | 476 | 9.42% |
| Hispanic | 331 | 193 | 58.31% |
| Other | 235 | 176 | 74.89% |
| Native | 107 | 46 | 42.99% |
| Asian | 39 | 3 | 7.69% |
17.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.61%
Male Poverty Rate
18.76%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Tuscumbia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tuscumbia is Other, with 74.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tuscumbia is Asian, with 7.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.90%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.90%.
Tuscumbia Poverty
Tuscumbia Poverty Rate by Education
Tuscumbia Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
47.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.0%
Male Marriage Rate
43.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Tuscumbia Married by Age and Sex
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Tuscumbia 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 45-54.
Tuscumbia Marital Status by Race
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Tuscumbia Marital Status
Tuscumbia Veterans by War
Tuscumbia Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 495 | 11.79% |
| Black | 212 | 11.61% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 84.62% |
| Native American | 21 | 19.63% |
Tuscumbia Veterans by Race
Tuscumbia Veterans by Education
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8.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
Tuscumbia Veterans by Education
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57.2%
Labor Force Participation
55.2%
Employment Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
Tuscumbia Employment by Age
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Tuscumbia Employment by Race
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Tuscumbia 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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96.73%
Native Born
3.27%
Foreign Born
2.70%
Non Citizen
0.57%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.73% of Tuscumbia residents were born in the United States, with 74.63% having been born in Alabama. 2.70% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Tuscumbia Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,485 | 12 | 0.14% |
| 2020 | 8,473 | 12 | 0.14% |
| 2019 | 8,461 | 12 | 0.14% |
| 2018 | 8,449 | 18 | 0.21% |
| 2017 | 8,431 | 0.00% | |
| 2016 | 8,431 | -12 | -0.14% |
| 2015 | 8,443 | -42 | -0.49% |
| 2014 | 8,485 | -54 | -0.63% |
| 2013 | 8,539 | -26 | -0.30% |
| 2012 | 8,565 | -21 | -0.24% |
| 2011 | 8,586 | -8 | -0.09% |
| 2010 | 8,594 | 738 | 0.90% |
| 2000 | 7,856 | -557 | -0.68% |
| 1990 | 8,413 | -724 | -0.82% |
| 1980 | 9,137 | 309 | 0.34% |
| 1970 | 8,828 | -166 | -0.19% |
| 1960 | 8,994 | 2,260 | 2.94% |
| 1950 | 6,734 | 1,219 | 2.02% |
| 1940 | 5,515 | 982 | 1.98% |
| 1930 | 4,533 | 678 | 1.63% |
| 1920 | 3,855 | 531 | 1.49% |
| 1910 | 3,324 | 0.00% |