Etowah County's estimated 2026 population is 103,273 with a growth rate of 0.03% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Etowah County is the 14th largest county in Alabama. The 2010 population was 104,440 and has seen a growth of -1.12% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Etowah County includes 77.29% White, 15.05% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (77.29%)
Black or African American (15.05%)
Two or more races (4%)
Other race (2.66%)
Asian (0.69%)
Native American (0.27%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.04%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79,768 | 77.29% |
| Black or African American | 15,529 | 15.05% |
| Two or more races | 4,133 | 4% |
| Other race | 2,749 | 2.66% |
| Asian | 708 | 0.69% |
| Native American | 277 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 44 | 0.04% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Etowah County's average per capita income is $38,850. Household income levels show a median of $53,070. The poverty rate stands at 17.1%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $81,478 | $104,561 |
| Families | $67,790 | $89,260 |
| Households | $53,070 | $73,124 |
| Non Families | $27,012 | $40,293 |
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