Colbert County, AL

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2021 Population

56,789

3.33% 1-year growth

US Senator

Tommy Tuberville

Republican Party

US Senator

Katie Britt

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

42.1

0.941% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

15.1%

2.48% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$52,017

8.45% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$129,700

3.43% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

25,007

6.13% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Colbert County, AL had a population of 56.8k people with a median age of 42.1 and a median household income of $52,017. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Colbert County, AL grew from 54,957 to 56,789, a 3.33% increase and its median household income grew from $47,962 to $52,017, a 8.45% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Colbert County, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (77.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (16.3%), Other (Hispanic) (2.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.81%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.484%).

None of the households in Colbert County, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99% of the residents in Colbert County, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Colbert County, AL are Northwest-Shoals Community College (2,014 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Colbert County, AL was $129,700, and the homeownership rate was 72.1%.

Most people in Colbert County, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Colbert County, AL was 2 cars per household.

Colbert County, AL borders Franklin County, AL, Lauderdale County, AL, Lawrence County, AL, and Tishomingo County, MS.

United States Alabama Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL

Population & Diversity

Colbert County, AL is home to a population of 56.8k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.71% of Colbert County, AL residents were born outside of the country (972 people).

In 2021, there were 4.77 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (44.2k people) in Colbert County, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.26k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.19k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99%

2021 Citizenship

99.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99% of Colbert County, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Colbert County, AL was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Colbert County, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Colbert County, AL

White (Non-Hispanic)
44.2k ± 31
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
9.26k ± 230
Other (Hispanic)
1.19k ± 220

3.08%

Hispanic Population

1.75k people

3.08% of the people in Colbert County, AL are hispanic (1.75k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Colbert County, AL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Alabama.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
47,376 ± 5,318 people
Guatemala
14,765 ± 2,979 people
Korea
9,877 ± 2,438 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alabama was Mexico, the natal country of 47,376 Alabama residents, followed by Guatemala with 14,765 and Korea with 9,877.

Foreign-Born Population

1.71%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

972 people

1.58%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

869 people

As of 2021, 1.71% of Colbert County, AL residents (972 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Colbert County, AL was 1.58%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Colbert County, AL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,148 ± 234
Gulf War (2001-)
753 ± 209
Gulf War (1990s)
509 ± 188

Colbert County, AL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.52 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Colbert County, AL employs 25k people. The largest industries in Colbert County, AL are Manufacturing (4,808 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,676 people), and Retail Trade (2,754 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($72,743), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($70,101), and Utilities ($65,039).

Males in Alabama have an average income that is 1.43 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,361. The income inequality in Alabama (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

25k

2021 Value

± 1,388

6.13%

1 Year growth

± 7.33%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Colbert County, AL grew at a rate of 6.13%, from 23.6k employees to 25k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Colbert County, AL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,054 people), Production Occupations (3,030 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (1,888 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Colbert County, AL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alabama (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

25k

2021 Value

± 1,388

6.13%

1 Year growth

± 7.33%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Colbert County, AL grew at a rate of 6.13%, from 23.6k employees to 25k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Colbert County, AL, are Manufacturing (4,808 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,676 people), and Retail Trade (2,754 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Colbert County, AL, though some of these residents may live in Colbert County, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,433

Median earning men ± $2,498

$29,478

Median earning women ± $3,554

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($70,388), Information ($65,500), and Public Administration ($57,612).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($45,357), Construction ($42,031), and Public Administration ($40,132).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alabama.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

432
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
426
Manufacturing
371
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.36M
Manufacturing
$275k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$121k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $48.2B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($20.5B) and Mixed freight ($19.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Alabama products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$267B

2020 Value in Alabama

$540B

Projected 2050 Value in Alabama

102% growth

In 2020, total outbound Alabama trade was $267B. This is expected to increase 102% to $540B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Alabama trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Alabama to other states, or from other states to Alabama.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$30.3B
Florida
$20.6B
Tennessee
$13B

In 2020, the top outbound Alabama domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $30.3B, followed by Florida with $20.6B and Tennessee and $13B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Alabama shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Colbert County, AL went to Donald J. Trump with 68.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.9%), followed by Other (1.22%).

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (68.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.9%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.22%)
Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Colbert County, AL went to Donald J. Trump with 68.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.9%), followed by Other (1.22%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Colbert County, AL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Alabama

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Tommy Tuberville

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Katie Britt

Senator from Alabama

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing Alabama.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Alabama over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Alabama

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Colbert County, AL awarded 2,014 degrees. The student population of Colbert County, AL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,452 male students and 1,919 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Colbert County, AL are White (1,596 and 80%), followed by Black or African American (176 and 8.82%), Hispanic or Latino (120 and 6.01%), and Unknown (57 and 2.86%).

The largest universities in Colbert County, AL by number of degrees awarded are Northwest-Shoals Community College (2,014 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Colbert County, AL are General Studies (1,045 and 51.9%), Welding Technology (209 and 10.4%), and Industrial Mechanics & Maintenance Technology (72 and 3.57%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 3,371 students enrolled in Colbert County, AL, 43.1% men and 56.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,525 records, of which 56.1% were women and 43.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
209 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
64 degree-majors awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
41 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Colbert County, AL was General Studies with 209 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Colbert County, AL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Northwest-Shoals Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

2,014 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northwest-Shoals Community College with 2,014 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 952 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Colbert County, AL, which is 0.896 times less than the 1,062 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,596 degrees mean that there were 9.07 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 176 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,690) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,141) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.898% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.82% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.21M), Some college (906k), and Secondary Education (641k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Colbert County, AL was $129,700 in 2021, which is 0.53 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $125,400 to $129,700, a 3.43% increase. The homeownership rate in Colbert County, AL is 72.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Colbert County, AL have an average commute time of 22.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Colbert County, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Colbert County, AL is $52,017. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Colbert County, AL was Census Tract 204 with a value of $69,615, followed by Census Tract 209.02 and Census Tract 208.01, with respective values of $64,167 and $63,789.

In 2022, 12.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Colbert County, AL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.2%.

Housing

Property

$129,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,671

$16,323

Median Property Taxes

±$946

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Colbert County, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Colbert County, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.1%

Homeownership

2021

67.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 72.1% of the housing units in Colbert County, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Colbert County, AL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 204
Census Tract 209.02
Census Tract 208.01

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Colbert County, AL was Census Tract 204 with a value of $69,615, followed by Census Tract 209.02 and Census Tract 208.01, with respective values of $64,167 and $63,789.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Colbert County, AL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$52,017

Median Household Income

± $2,817

22.6k

Number of Households

± 1,117

In 2021, the median household income of the 22.6k households in Colbert County, AL grew to $52,017 from the previous year's value of $47,962.

The following chart displays the households in Colbert County, AL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Colbert County, AL is from Alabama.

0.458

2021 Wage GINI in Alabama

0.458

2020 Wage GINI in Alabama

In 2021, the income inequality in Alabama was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0218% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Alabama was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alabama in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Alabama across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (86.1%)
Carpooled (7.89%)
Worked At Home (3.87%)

In 2021, 86.1% of workers in Colbert County, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.89%) and those who worked at home (3.87%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Colbert County, AL have a shorter commute time (22.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.78% of the workforce in Colbert County, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Colbert County, AL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Colbert County, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Colbert County, AL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 12.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Colbert County, AL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

15.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Colbert County, AL (8.51k out of 56.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Colbert County, AL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 20.9% of the children was living in poverty in Colbert County, AL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 400 in Colbert County, AL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 35.3 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

93.4% of the population of Colbert County, AL has health coverage, with 48.8% on employee plans, 15% on Medicaid, 15.6% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 1.54% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Colbert County, AL see 1625 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.83% increase from the previous year (1565 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1911 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 2309 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,625 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Colbert County, AL

Primary care physicians in Colbert County, AL see an average of 1,625 patients per year. This represents a 3.83% increase from the previous year (1,565 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Colbert County, AL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.6% under 18 years, 18.8% between 18 and 34 years, 39.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.62%

Uninsured

48.8%

Employer Coverage

15%

Medicaid

15.6%

Medicare

12.5%

Non-Group

1.54%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Colbert County, AL declined by 3.08% from 6.83% to 6.62%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Colbert County, AL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 58.7 in Colbert County, AL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Colbert County, AL.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.9% in Colbert County, AL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Colbert County, AL.

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