Etowah County's 2026 population is estimated at 103,273, reflecting a 0.03% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Etowah County is the 14th largest county in Alabama. The 2010 population was 104,440 and has grown -1.12% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.7 years
Female: 43.4 years
Male: 40.5 years
There are 80,523 adults, (20,340 of whom are seniors) in Etowah County.
Female: 53,030 (51.4%)
Male: 50,075 (48.6%)
The racial composition of Etowah County includes 77.05% White, 14.77% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79,440 | 77.05% |
| Black or African American | 15,231 | 14.77% |
| Two or more races | 4,405 | 4.27% |
| Other race | 2,780 | 2.7% |
| Asian | 680 | 0.66% |
| Native American | 526 | 0.51% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 43 | 0.04% |
Etowah County 's average per capita income is $40,555. Household income levels show a median of $54,563. The poverty rate stands at 16.94%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $84,417 | $104,775 |
| Families | $70,955 | $89,858 |
| Households | $54,563 | $73,295 |
| Non Families | $27,310 | $38,150 |
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