Etowah County, AL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Etowah County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 102,413 | 5,021,982 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 186.8 | 95.9 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.02% | 0.60% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 43.2 | 37.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 39,160 | 1,968,535 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Etowah County grew by 0.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 103,208 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Etowah County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Etowah County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,922 | $62,318 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.97% | 4.84% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Etowah County is about 15% lower than in Alabama.
Housing
| Metric | Etowah County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $121,357 | $158,589 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $807 | $962 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 73.8% | 69.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Etowah County is about 12.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $807 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Etowah County spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 173 hours, about 7.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Etowah County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.8 | 22.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.5 | 44.1 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 173 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,366 | $5,691 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 3.8% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,782 | 8,636 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,058 | 1,193 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Alabama:
Pike County (16.0 min), Escambia County (17.5 min), Marion County (18.2 min).
Slowest:
Blount County (33.2 min), Pickens County (32.9 min), Lowndes County (32.3 min).
The average commute time in Etowah County is 21 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Alabama.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Etowah County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Etowah County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.4% | 24.9% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.60 | 2.50 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Alabama:
Madison County (0.4), Shelby County (0.3), Lee County (0.3).
Lowest:
Bibb County (0.2), Barbour County (0.2), Wilcox County (0.2).
Health
Etowah County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Etowah County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 72.5 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 23.6% | 23.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.5% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Alabama:
Shelby County (0.8), Lee County (0.8), Baldwin County (0.8).
Lowest:
Greene County (0.7), Wilcox County (0.7), Perry County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Etowah County, Alabama.
What is the population of Etowah County, Alabama?
The population of Etowah County, Alabama is 102,413, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Etowah County, Alabama?
The population density of Etowah County, Alabama is 186.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Etowah County, Alabama?
The median household income in Etowah County, Alabama is $52,922, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Etowah County, Alabama?
The median home price in Etowah County, Alabama is $121,357, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Etowah County, Alabama?
The unemployment rate in Etowah County, Alabama is 6.3%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.