County · Alabama
Colbert County, Alabama
Colbert County, Alabama. Colbert County had 59,474 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.9% since 2020, faster than Alabama (+3.3%). It holds 6 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs) and 15 census tracts. GEOID 01033.
Colbert County is one of the 2 counties of the Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
59,474
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 57,227 · ACS 2020-2024: 58,022
Median household income
$60,628
±$3,733 (90% margin)
Alabama: $63,999
Median home value
$171,000
±$6,321 (90% margin)
Alabama: $209,900
Median gross rent
$887
±$58 (90% margin)
Alabama: $1,007
How many people live in Colbert County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 57,227 residents in Colbert County. The Census Bureau estimates 59,474 for July 1, 2025, up 3.9% since 2020, faster than Alabama (+3.3%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 58,022 over 593 square miles of land.
| Measure | Colbert County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 58,022 | 5,086,768 | +3,251 |
| Households | 24,301±431 | 1,997,247 | +2,421 |
| Average household size | 2.37±0.04 | 2.48 | −0.11 |
| Housing units | 28,040±44 | 2,337,265 | +1,452 |
Colbert County's population since 2000
From 54,984 in 2000 to 59,474 in 2025: up 8.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Colbert County?
Colbert County holds 6 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Muscle Shoals with 17,666 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Muscle Shoals | 16,275 | $75,894 |
|---|---|---|
| Sheffield | 9,403 | $39,733 |
| Tuscumbia | 9,054 | $59,143 |
| Littleville | 1,038 | $55,817 |
| Cherokee | 970 | $50,815 |
| LeightonGEOID 0142160 | 665 | $33,894 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Colbert County?
The median resident of Colbert County is 42.9 years old; 21.3% are under 18 and 20.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 77.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 15.5%. 1.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Colbert County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.9±0.7 | 39.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.3% | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.4%±0.2 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.5% | 5.6% | +0.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 77.1%±0.2 pts | 63.4% | −1.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 15.5%±0.6 pts | 25.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 1.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1%±0.6 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.7%±0.5 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.4%±0.5 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.3%±0.9 pts | 7.7% | – |
| With a disability | 18.3%±1.1 pts | 16.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.9%±1.1 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.4%±1.7 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.7%±1.9 pts | 28.4% | +3.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.1%±1.3 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.5%±1.1 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Colbert County earn?
Half of Colbert County's 24,301 households earn less than $60,628 a year (±$3,733), against $63,999 in Alabama. In 2015-2019 it was $59,153 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Colbert County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,628±$3,733 | $63,999 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $77,445±$4,069 | $88,898 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,817±$1,691 | $36,087 | +$2,390 |
| People below the poverty line | 17.4%±1.9 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 28.9%±5.1 pts | 21.3% | +7.8 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.5%±2.1 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.9%±1.9 pts | 87.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Colbert County?
Owners occupy 71.3% of Colbert County's occupied homes and renters 28.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $171,000 by its owner (±$6,321). The median renter pays $887 a month including utilities, and 35.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Colbert County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $171,000±$6,321 | $209,900 | +$22,332 |
| Median gross rent | $887±$58 | $1,007 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.2%±5.3 pts | 39.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,243±$49 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.3%±2.4 pts | 70.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 28,040±44 | 2,337,265 | +1,452 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.4%±2.1 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.8%±2.0 pts | 69.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.5%±1.4 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.1%±0.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.9%±1.1 pts | 4.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Colbert County building?
Builders took permits for 84 new housing units across Colbert County in 2025 (84 single-family), 1.4 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Colbert County get to work?
80.8% of Colbert County's workers drive alone and 7.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.1%.
| Measure | Colbert County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.2%±1.5 pts | 58.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1%±0.8 pts | 4.7% | −1.3 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 80.8%±2.8 pts | 80.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.6%±2.0 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.1%±1.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.2%±1.8 pts | 8.8% | +4.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.5 min±1.3 | 25.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Colbert County's census tracts?
Colbert County is divided into 15 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $16,943 (Tract 203) to $84,706 (Tract 207.06).
| Tract 20101033020100 | 3,445±455 | $41,004 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 20201033020200 | 1,985±335 | $62,908 |
| Tract 20301033020300 | 2,156±363 | $16,943 |
| Tract 20401033020400 | 1,777±329 | $73,854 |
| Tract 20501033020500 | 5,687±546 | $66,515 |
| Tract 20601033020600 | 4,538±547 | $50,184 |
| Tract 207.0301033020703 | 7,198±636 | $78,212 |
| Tract 207.0401033020704 | 4,277±583 | $62,604 |
| Tract 207.0501033020705 | 1,438±196 | $55,139 |
| Tract 207.0601033020706 | 5,625±662 | $84,706 |
| Tract 208.0101033020801 | 4,216±555 | $73,563 |
| Tract 208.0201033020802 | 3,576±623 | $58,824 |
| Tract 209.0101033020901 | 4,462±668 | $64,443 |
| Tract 209.0201033020902 | 3,780±523 | $65,714 |
| Tract 21001033021000 | 3,862±619 | $50,080 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Colbert County compare with Alabama's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 25th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 18th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 21st of 67 |
| Median household income | 20th of 67 |
| Median home value | 23rd of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 18th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 39th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18th of 67 |
| Median age | 20th of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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