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World Population Review
Colbert County, Alabama Population 2021
Colbert County, Alabama's estimated population is 55,715 with a growth rate of 0.43% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Colbert County, Alabama is the 25th largest county in Alabama. The 2010 Population was 54,524 and has seen a growth of 2.18% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 55,715 | 237 | 0.43% |
| 2020 | 55,478 | 237 | 0.43% |
| 2019 | 55,241 | 237 | 0.43% |
| 2018 | 55,004 | 309 | 0.56% |
| 2017 | 54,695 | 198 | 0.36% |
| 2016 | 54,497 | 80 | 0.15% |
| 2015 | 54,417 | -45 | -0.08% |
| 2014 | 54,462 | -67 | -0.12% |
| 2013 | 54,529 | -41 | -0.08% |
| 2012 | 54,570 | 31 | 0.06% |
| 2011 | 54,539 | 15 | 0.03% |
| 2010 | 54,524 | 2,858 | 5.53% |
| 1990 | 51,666 | -2,853 | -5.23% |
| 1980 | 54,519 | 4,887 | 9.85% |
| 1970 | 49,632 | 3,126 | 6.72% |
| 1960 | 46,506 | 6,945 | 17.56% |
| 1950 | 39,561 | 5,468 | 16.04% |
| 1940 | 34,093 | 4,233 | 14.18% |
| 1930 | 29,860 | -2,137 | -6.68% |
| 1920 | 31,997 | 7,195 | 29.01% |
| 1910 | 24,802 | 2,461 | 11.02% |
| 1900 | 22,341 | 2,152 | 10.66% |
| 1890 | 20,189 | 4,036 | 24.99% |
| 1880 | 16,153 | 3,616 | 28.84% |
| 1870 | 12,537 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
0.43%
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State
Founded
February 6, 1867
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
54,524
Growth Since 2010
2.18%
Colbert County, Alabama Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43,289 | 79.04% |
| Black or African American | 8,872 | 16.20% |
| Two or More Races | 1,115 | 2.04% |
| Some Other Race | 866 | 1.58% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 319 | 0.58% |
| Asian | 259 | 0.47% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 51 | 0.09% |
Colbert County, Alabama Population by Race
Colbert County, Alabama Population Pyramid $2021
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Colbert County, Alabama Population by Age
Colbert County, Alabama Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 21,880 | 2.48 | 72.2 |
| Married | 11,072 | 2.98 | 83.9 |
| Non Family | 7,083 | 1.18 | 59.6 |
| Female | 2,795 | 3.47 | 59.2 |
| Male | 930 | 3.54 | 67.5 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
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Colbert County, Alabama Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,670 | 4.29% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,113 | 10.56% |
| High School Graduate | 14,740 | 37.83% |
| Some College | 8,384 | 21.52% |
| Associates Degree | 2,982 | 7.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,492 | 11.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,578 | 6.62% |
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Colbert County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Colbert County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 31,223 | 27,266 | 6,036 |
| Black | 6,016 | 4,771 | 838 |
| Hispanic | 807 | 342 | 23 |
| Other Race | 554 | 159 | 16 |
| 2+ Races | 399 | 349 | 43 |
| Native American | 287 | 234 | 54 |
| Asian | 223 | 191 | 76 |
| Islander | 51 | 35 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 87.47%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 34.08%.
Colbert County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Race
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$35,095
Average Earnings
$42,117
Average Male
$27,200
Average Female
Colbert County, Alabama Earnings by Educational Attainment
Colbert County, Alabama Language by Age
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Colbert County, Alabama Language
97.30% of Colbert County, Alabama residents speak only English, while 2.70% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.74% of the population.
Colbert County, Alabama Language
Colbert County, Alabama Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 42,439 | 5,446 | 12.83% |
| Black | 8,759 | 2,317 | 26.45% |
| Multiple | 1,100 | 275 | 25.00% |
| Hispanic | 1,557 | 258 | 16.57% |
| Other | 866 | 209 | 24.13% |
| Native | 318 | 83 | 26.10% |
| Asian | 256 | 31 | 12.11% |
15.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.71%
Male Poverty Rate
17.09%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Colbert County, Alabama
The race most likely to be in poverty in Colbert County, Alabama is Black, with 26.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Colbert County, Alabama is Asian, with 12.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.40%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.47%.
Colbert County, Alabama Poverty
Colbert County, Alabama Poverty Rate by Education
Colbert County, Alabama Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
52.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.5%
Male Marriage Rate
49.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Colbert County, Alabama Married by Age and Sex
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Colbert County, Alabama 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 55-64.
Colbert County, Alabama Marital Status by Race
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Colbert County, Alabama Marital Status
Colbert County, Alabama Veterans by War
Colbert County, Alabama Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,045 | 8.81% |
| Black | 626 | 9.06% |
| 2+ Races | 110 | 21.03% |
| Native American | 47 | 16.32% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 2.48% |
| Other Race | 12 | 1.92% |
| Asian | 3 | 1.35% |
Colbert County, Alabama Veterans by Race
Colbert County, Alabama Veterans by Education
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8.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
Colbert County, Alabama Veterans by Education
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53.7%
Labor Force Participation
51.3%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
Colbert County, Alabama Employment by Age
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Colbert County, Alabama Employment by Race
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Colbert County, Alabama 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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98.06%
Native Born
1.94%
Foreign Born
1.19%
Non Citizen
0.75%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.06% of Colbert County, Alabama residents were born in the United States, with 77.19% having been born in Alabama. 1.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Colbert County, Alabama Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990