Colbert County, Alabama Population 2022
Colbert County, Alabama's estimated population is 55,952 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 2.62% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 12,537 | 0.00% | |
| 1880 | 16,153 | 3,616 | 28.84% |
| 1890 | 20,189 | 4,036 | 24.99% |
| 1900 | 22,341 | 2,152 | 10.66% |
| 1910 | 24,802 | 2,461 | 11.02% |
| 1920 | 31,997 | 7,195 | 29.01% |
| 1930 | 29,860 | -2,137 | -6.68% |
| 1940 | 34,093 | 4,233 | 14.18% |
| 1950 | 39,561 | 5,468 | 16.04% |
| 1960 | 46,506 | 6,945 | 17.56% |
| 1970 | 49,632 | 3,126 | 6.72% |
| 1980 | 54,519 | 4,887 | 9.85% |
| 1990 | 51,666 | -2,853 | -5.23% |
| 2010 | 54,524 | 2,858 | 5.53% |
| 2011 | 54,539 | 15 | 0.03% |
| 2012 | 54,570 | 31 | 0.06% |
| 2013 | 54,529 | -41 | -0.08% |
| 2014 | 54,462 | -67 | -0.12% |
| 2015 | 54,417 | -45 | -0.08% |
| 2016 | 54,497 | 80 | 0.15% |
| 2017 | 54,695 | 198 | 0.36% |
| 2018 | 55,004 | 309 | 0.56% |
| 2019 | 55,241 | 237 | 0.43% |
| 2020 | 55,478 | 237 | 0.43% |
| 2021 | 55,715 | 237 | 0.43% |
| 2022 | 55,952 | 237 | 0.43% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43,279 | 78.75% |
| Black or African American | 8,909 | 16.21% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 313 | 0.57% |
| Asian | 282 | 0.51% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 57 | 0.10% |
| Some Other Race | 985 | 1.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1,132 | 2.06% |
Colbert County, Alabama Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 21,797 | 2.5 | 71.6 |
| Married | 10,547 | 3.05 | 84.7 |
| Male | 813 | 4 | 70.6 |
| Female | 2,847 | 3.51 | 53.7 |
| Non Family | 7,590 | 1.2 | 60.3 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,613 | 4.13% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,977 | 10.18% |
| High School Graduate | 14,452 | 36.98% |
| Some College | 9,017 | 23.07% |
| Associates Degree | 3,230 | 8.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,263 | 10.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,525 | 6.46% |
Colbert County, Alabama Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 231 | 185 | 74 |
| White | 31,364 | 27,721 | 5,830 |
| Native American | 243 | 224 | 40 |
| Black | 6,009 | 4,586 | 788 |
| 2+ Races | 441 | 395 | 39 |
| Other Race | 511 | 171 | 17 |
| Hispanic | 802 | 364 | 15 |
| Islander | 57 | 40 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 92.18%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 32.03%.
$35,305
Average Earnings
$41,990
Average Male
$29,334
Average Female
Colbert County, Alabama Language by Age
Colbert County, Alabama Language
97.60% of Colbert County, Alabama residents speak only English, while 2.40% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.52% of the population.
Colbert County, Alabama Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 1,126 | 462 | 41.03% |
| Hispanic | 1,591 | 476 | 29.92% |
| Black | 8,810 | 2,216 | 25.15% |
| Asian | 277 | 37 | 13.36% |
| White | 42,359 | 5,248 | 12.39% |
| Native | 313 | 33 | 10.54% |
| Other | 383 | NaN% |
15.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.15%
Male Poverty Rate
16.79%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Colbert County, Alabama
The race most likely to be in poverty in Colbert County, Alabama is Multiple, with 41.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Colbert County, Alabama is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.15%.
Colbert County, Alabama Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.3%
Male Marriage Rate
46.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Colbert County, Alabama Married by Age and Sex
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 35-44.
Colbert County, Alabama Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,751 | 7.94% |
| Black | 614 | 8.78% |
| Native American | 54 | 22.22% |
| Asian | 6 | 2.60% |
| Other Race | 13 | 1.95% |
| 2+ Races | 107 | 19.38% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 2.88% |
Colbert County, Alabama Veterans by Education
6.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
54.9%
Labor Force Participation
52.6%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
78.00%
Born in Colbert County, Alabama
98.44%
Native Born
1.56%
Foreign Born
0.92%
Non Citizen
0.64%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.44% of Colbert County, Alabama residents were born in the United States, with 78.00% having been born in Alabama. 0.92% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- 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