Colbert County, Alabama Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 25th-largest in Alabama
The population of Colbert County, Alabama is 57,648 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 25th-largest county in Alabama. The median household income is $56,736, the median home value is $161,600, and the median age is 42.3.
The population of Colbert County has grown 7.8% since 2010 (54,527 → 58,785), a +0.54% annualized rate.
57,648
Population
+0.54%
Annual growth
97
People / sq mi
$56,736
Median Income
$161,600
Median Home Value
Colbert County covers 593 sq mi of land at 97.2 people per square mile.
About Colbert County, AL
The poverty rate is what most separates Colbert County from the typical county: 13.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 57,648 residents, Colbert County is a county in Alabama. It ranks #25 among counties in Alabama by population.
The typical household here earns about $56,736, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 13.2% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $161,600, with typical rent around $838.
Roughly 20.3% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 6.9%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Colbert County: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Colbert County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Colbert County had a population of 54,527 in 2010 and 58,785 in 2024, a 7.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 58,785 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.54%.
58,785
Population (2024)
54,527
Population (2010)
58,785
Peak (2024)
0.54%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 54,527 |
| 2011 | 54,545 |
| 2012 | 54,578 |
| 2013 | 54,544 |
| 2014 | 54,484 |
| 2015 | 54,439 |
| 2016 | 54,483 |
| 2017 | 54,682 |
| 2018 | 54,970 |
| 2019 | 55,241 |
| 2020 | 57,305 |
| 2021 | 57,615 |
| 2022 | 58,023 |
| 2023 | 58,382 |
| 2024 | 58,785 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 78.0% |
| Black or African American | 15.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
42.3
Median Age
51.8%
Female
48.2%
Male
20.1%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.8% · Seniors (65+): 20.1%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $56,736$-5,291 vs state |
| Mean household income | $74,264 |
| Per-capita income | $32,685 |
| Poverty rate | 13.2%+1.9% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.9% |
| Employment-to-population | 55.7% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Colbert County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.6% of workers.
How residents commute
0.1%
Drive alone
1.1%
Carpool
82.9%
Public transit
6.9%
Work from home
22.7 min
Avg commute
Housing
$161,600$-33,500 vs state
Median home value
$838
Median rent
70.8%
Homeownership rate
27,887
Total housing units
86.8%
Occupied
13.2%
Vacant
29.2%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
92.6%
With health insurance
88.1%
With broadband internet
23.7%
Foreign-born
7.4%
Veterans (18+)
18.0%
With a disability
98.0%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
87.5%
High School+
20.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Colbert County, Alabama has a population of 57,648 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 25th-largest county in Alabama. Population density is 97 people per square mile.
The population of Colbert County has grown 7.8% since 2010 (54,527 → 58,785), a +0.54% annualized rate.
The median household income in Colbert County, Alabama is $56,736, with mean (average) household income of $74,264 and per-capita income of $32,685. 13.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Colbert County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (78.0%), Black or African American (15.8%), Hispanic or Latino (1.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Colbert County, Alabama is 42.3 years. Residents are 51.8% female and 48.2% male.
The median home value in Colbert County is $161,600 and median monthly rent is $838. 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 27,887 total housing units, 13.2% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Colbert County, Alabama is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.9%.
Huntsville is among the largest cities associated with Colbert County, Alabama, with a population of 218,814.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.