Etowah County Demographics
Population Trend
Population Change by Decade
| Period | Population | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 10,109 | — | — |
| 1880 | 15,398 | +5,289 | +52.3% |
| 1890 | 21,926 | +6,528 | +42.4% |
| 1900 | 27,361 | +5,435 | +24.8% |
| 1910 | 39,109 | +11,748 | +42.9% |
| 1920 | 47,275 | +8,166 | +20.9% |
| 1930 | 63,399 | +16,124 | +34.1% |
| 1940 | 72,580 | +9,181 | +14.5% |
| 1950 | 93,892 | +21,312 | +29.4% |
| 1960 | 96,980 | +3,088 | +3.3% |
| 1970 | 94,144 | -2,836 | -2.9% |
| 1980 | 103,057 | +8,913 | +9.5% |
| 1990 | 99,840 | -3,217 | -3.1% |
| 2000 | 103,459 | +3,619 | +3.6% |
| 2010 | 104,430 | +971 | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 103,436 | -994 | -1.0% |
| 2024 | 103,207 | -229 | -0.2% |
Cities & CDPs in Etowah County
| # | Name | Population | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gadsden | 33,086 | — |
| 2 | Rainbow City | 10,349 | — |
| 3 | Southside | 9,633 | — |
| 4 | Attalla | 5,746 | -23.5% |
| 5 | Glencoe | 5,396 | — |
| 6 | Hokes Bluff | 4,668 | — |
| 7 | Carlisle-Rockledge | 2,167 | +1.4% |
| 8 | Whitesboro | 2,113 | -1.2% |
| 9 | Sardis City | 1,782 | +101.8% |
| 10 | Lookout Mountain | 1,484 | -8.5% |
| 11 | Ballplay | 1,437 | -9.1% |
| 12 | Coats Bend | 1,318 | -5.5% |
| 13 | Tidmore Bend | 1,119 | -10.1% |
| 14 | New Union | 1,019 | +6.7% |
| 15 | Altoona | 955 | +2.9% |
| 16 | Ivalee | 946 | +7.6% |
| 17 | Gallant | 869 | +1.6% |
| 18 | Egypt | 845 | -9.3% |
| 19 | Walnut Grove | 787 | +54.3% |
| 20 | Bristow Cove | 624 | -8.6% |
| 21 | Reece City | 610 | -15.0% |
| 22 | Ridgeville | 85 | -53.3% |
Complete Population Data
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 10,109 | Decennial Census |
| 1880 | 15,398 | Decennial Census |
| 1890 | 21,926 | Decennial Census |
| 1900 | 27,361 | Decennial Census |
| 1910 | 39,109 | Decennial Census |
| 1920 | 47,275 | Decennial Census |
| 1930 | 63,399 | Decennial Census |
| 1940 | 72,580 | Decennial Census |
| 1950 | 93,892 | Decennial Census |
| 1960 | 96,980 | Decennial Census |
| 1970 | 94,144 | Decennial Census |
| 1980 | 103,057 | Decennial Census |
| 1990 | 99,840 | Decennial Census |
| 2000 | 103,459 | Decennial Census |
| 2001 | 102,988 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2002 | 103,025 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2003 | 103,080 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2004 | 103,174 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2005 | 103,528 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2006 | 103,893 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2007 | 104,206 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2008 | 104,239 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2009 | 104,430 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2010 | 104,430 | Decennial Census |
| 2011 | 104,356 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2012 | 104,271 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2013 | 103,891 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2014 | 103,417 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2015 | 103,033 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2016 | 102,931 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2017 | 103,076 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2018 | 102,766 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2019 | 102,460 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2020 | 103,436 | Decennial Census |
| 2021 | 102,887 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2022 | 102,821 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2023 | 103,174 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2024 | 103,207 | 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)