Muscle Shoals City, Alabama
As of the census of 2000, there were 11924 residents, 4710 households, and 3452 families in the city. The population density was 979.7 people per square mile (378.26/kmē), giving it the 56th most densely populated city among the Alabama. There were 5010 housing units at an average density of 411.7 per square mile (158.96/kmē). The average household size was 2.48 persons, and the average family size was 2.95 persons. Age range in the city was well distributed with 24.8% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.1 males. The median age of the city's population was 37.2 years, The median age of males and females living in Muscle Shoals City was 36.3 and 38 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 83.88% White, 14.16% Black or African American, 0.38% American Indian, 0.56% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.7% from two or more races and 0.31% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $40216, making its Alabama's 82nd highest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $48113, it is Alabama's 76th wealthiest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $21113, it is the 53rd wealthiest city in terms of per capita income. The median income was $22266, The median income for males was $31295 versus $16255 for females.
In 2000, 3076 pupils and students, of which 1478 are male and 1598 are female, 25.8% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 182 nursery or pri school, 167 kindergarten, 1408 elementary school, 702 high school and 617 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 11924 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 12206 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 12228 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 12228 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 12229 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 12249 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 12365 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 12504 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 12652 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 12824 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 13032 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 76 | 106 | 182 |
| Kindergarten | 85 | 82 | 167 |
| Elementary school | 724 | 684 | 1408 |
| High school | 341 | 361 | 702 |
| College or graduate school | 252 | 365 | 617 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscle Shoals city, Alabama | $40216 | $48113 | $21113 |
| Colbert County, Alabama | $31954 | $39294 | $17533 |
| Alabama, United States | $34135 | $41657 | $18189 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |