Attalla Demographics
Population Trend
Population Change by Decade
| Period | Population | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 7,510 | — | — |
| 1980 | 7,737 | +227 | +3.0% |
| 1990 | 6,859 | -878 | -11.3% |
| 2000 | 6,592 | -267 | -3.9% |
| 2010 | 6,048 | -544 | -8.3% |
| 2020 | 5,827 | -221 | -3.7% |
| 2024 | 5,746 | -81 | -1.4% |
Attalla vs. Etowah County
| Year | Attalla | Etowah County | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 7,510 | 94,144 | 8.0% |
| 1980 | 7,737 | 103,057 | 7.5% |
| 1990 | 6,859 | 99,840 | 6.9% |
| 2000 | 6,592 | 103,459 | 6.4% |
| 2010 | 6,048 | 104,430 | 5.8% |
| 2020 | 5,827 | 103,436 | 5.6% |
| 2024 | 5,746 | 103,207 | 5.6% |
Complete Population Data
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 7,510 | Decennial Census |
| 1980 | 7,737 | Decennial Census |
| 1990 | 6,859 | Decennial Census |
| 2000 | 6,592 | Decennial Census |
| 2001 | 6,559 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2002 | 6,491 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2003 | 6,425 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2004 | 6,360 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2005 | 6,297 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2006 | 6,250 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2007 | 6,204 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2008 | 6,155 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2009 | 6,088 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2010 | 6,048 | Decennial Census |
| 2011 | 6,098 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2012 | 6,073 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2013 | 6,032 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2014 | 5,987 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2015 | 5,947 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2016 | 5,926 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2017 | 5,921 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2018 | 5,887 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2019 | 5,857 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2020 | 5,827 | Decennial Census |
| 2021 | 5,749 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2022 | 5,796 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2023 | 5,750 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2024 | 5,746 | Population Estimates Program |
Data Sources
- Population Estimates Program US Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (annual estimates)
- Decennial Census US Census Bureau Decennial Census (actual count every 10 years)