County · Alabama
Coosa County, Alabama
Coosa County, Alabama. Coosa County had 10,161 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.2% since 2020, while Alabama grew 3.3%. It holds 11 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 8 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 01037.
Coosa County is one of the 2 counties of the Talladega-Sylacauga, AL micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,161
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,387 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,300
Median household income
$57,355
±$5,303 (90% margin)
Alabama: $63,999
Median home value
$115,500
±$15,070 (90% margin)
Alabama: $209,900
Median gross rent
$665
±$120 (90% margin)
Alabama: $1,007
How many people live in Coosa County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 10,387 residents in Coosa County. The Census Bureau estimates 10,161 for July 1, 2025, down 2.2% since 2020, while Alabama grew 3.3%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 10,300 over 651 square miles of land.
| Measure | Coosa County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,300 | 5,086,768 | −457 |
| Households | 4,418±210 | 1,997,247 | +386 |
| Average household size | 2.26±0.11 | 2.48 | −0.31 |
| Housing units | 6,058±21 | 2,337,265 | −527 |
Coosa County's population since 2000
From 12,202 in 2000 to 10,161 in 2025: down 16.7%. 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 Coosa County?
Coosa County holds 11 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 8 census-designated places. The largest is Stewartville with 1,629 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| StewartvilleGEOID 0173152 | 1,662 | $87,574 |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwater | 1,291 | $39,511 |
| Rockford | 349 | $43,125 |
| NixburgGEOID 0154696 | 329 | $52,621 |
| RayGEOID 0163495 | 326 | $77,951 |
| Mount Olive (Coosa County)GEOID 0152320 | 311 | not published |
| HissopGEOID 0134984 | 209 | $65,592 |
| WeogufkaGEOID 0180736 | 207 | $67,917 |
| HanoverGEOID 0133064 | 151 | $108,929 |
| EqualityGEOID 0124280 | 150 | not published |
| KellytonGEOID 0139472 | 129 | $60,625 |
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 Coosa County?
The median resident of Coosa County is 50.1 years old; 17.4% are under 18 and 25.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 65.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 29.2%.
| Measure | Coosa County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.1±0.4 | 39.3 | +1.7 |
| Under 18 years | 17.4%±0.6 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.3%±0.1 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.5% | 5.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 65.9%±0.9 pts | 63.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 29.2%±0.7 pts | 25.6% | −4.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.1%±0.9 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.9%±1.1 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4%±1.7 pts | 7.7% | – |
| With a disability | 25.8%±3.6 pts | 16.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.6%±2.5 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.8%±3.1 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.9%±3.8 pts | 28.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.9%±2.2 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.1%±1.9 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 Coosa County earn?
Half of Coosa County's 4,418 households earn less than $57,355 a year (±$5,303), against $63,999 in Alabama. In 2015-2019 the median was $47,985 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $9,370 after inflation. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Coosa County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,355±$5,303 | $63,999 | +$9,370 |
| Mean household income | $68,037±$5,523 | $88,898 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,360±$2,438 | $36,087 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.1%±3.4 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.6%±10.8 pts | 21.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.2%±4.2 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 80.7%±4.2 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 Coosa County?
Owners occupy 81.6% of Coosa County's occupied homes and renters 18.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $115,500 by its owner (±$15,070). The median renter pays $665 a month including utilities, and 59.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Coosa County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $115,500±$15,070 | $209,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $665±$120 | $1,007 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 59.2%±14.8 pts | 39.9% | +33.2 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,098±$151 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.6%±4.0 pts | 70.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,058±21 | 2,337,265 | −527 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±4.8 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.9%±4.0 pts | 69.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 31.6%±4.3 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.4%±1.3 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.8%±1.9 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 Coosa County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Coosa County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 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 Coosa County get to work?
81.1% of Coosa County's workers drive alone and 7.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.2%.
| Measure | Coosa County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 47.6%±3.6 pts | 58.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.2%±3.9 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 81.1%±5.7 pts | 80.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.1%±3.2 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 2.0%±1.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.5%±4.0 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.5 min±3.2 | 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 Coosa County's census tracts?
Coosa County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $40,721 (Tract 9610) to $76,643 (Tract 9611).
| Tract 961001037961000 | 3,366±310 | $40,721 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 961101037961100 | 3,647±345 | $76,643 |
| Tract 961201037961200 | 3,287±412 | $58,833 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Coosa County compare with Alabama's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 62nd of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 48th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 59th of 67 |
| Median household income | 27th of 67 |
| Median home value | 52nd of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 57th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 58th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 55th of 67 |
| Median age | 1st 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
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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