Colbert County, Alabama

Colbert County is a county located in the United States of Alabama. In 2000, the population was 54984. In July 2008, its estimated population was 54663, making it Alabama's 23rd largest county. It covers total area of 623.61 square miles (1615.14 kmē), of which, 594.53 square miles (1539.83 kmē) of it is land and 29.08 square miles (75.32 kmē) of it is water, makes it the 20th smallest by total area in Alabama. It is ranks tenth in the size of its inland waterways in Alabama.

Colbert County Alabama
Map of Colbert County, Alabama

According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 54984 people, 22461 households, and 16038 families living in the county. The population density was 92.5 people per square mile (35.71/kmē), making it the 19th most densely populated county in Alabama. There were 24980 housing units at an average density of 42 per square mile (16.22/kmē). The average household size was 2.42 persons, and the average family size was 2.92 persons. In the county the population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.1 males. As of July 2008, the population was estimated at 54663, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 81.81% White, 16.46% Black or African American, 0.41% American Indian, 0.29% Asian, 0.02% Native Hawaiian, and 1.01% from two or more races.

Colbert County Alabama Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Colbert County Alabama School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Colbert County Alabama GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $31954, it is the 22nd wealthiest county in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the county was $39294, it would be the 21st highest county by median family income in the U.S. state of Alabama. The per capita income for the county was $17533, it is the 15th wealthiest county in terms of per capita income.

In 2000, 12414 pupils and students, of which 6080 are male and 6334 are female, 22.58% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 674 nursery or pri school, 730 kindergarten, 6236 elementary school, 2870 high school and 1904 College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Cherokee TownColbert County2.242.2401237552.51243124597
2Leighton TownColbert County0.990.990849857.81268020500
3Littleville TownColbert County5.075.050.02978193.81437232583
4Muscle Shoals CityColbert County12.1712.17011924979.72111340216
5Sheffield CityColbert County6.596.560.0396521471.41602226673
6Tuscumbia CityColbert County7.317.30.0178561076.31830227793
YearPopulation
April 2000 census54984
April 2000 Estimate54984
July 2000 Estimate55025
July 2001 Estimate54837
July 2002 Estimate54586
July 2003 Estimate54306
July 2004 Estimate54411
July 2005 Estimate54375
July 2006 Estimate54432
July 2007 Estimate54519
July 2008 Estimate54663
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school311363674
Kindergarten282448730
Elementary school319730396236
High school148713832870
College or graduate school80311011904
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Colbert County, Alabama$31954$39294$17533
Alabama, United States$34135$41657$18189
United States$41994$50046$21587