Etowah County, AL

County

Cities in Etowah County

Neighborhoods in Etowah County

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Etowah, AL

Ewing / Smiths Crossroads

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Etowah

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

18.1%

Households with Children

27.8%

School Enrollment K-12

11,097

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.7%
School Age (5-17): 16.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.0%
Working Age (35-54): 25.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.3%
Seniors (65+): 19.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 13.9%
High School / GED: 34.5%
Some College or Associate's: 33.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 16.4%
Single Parents: 11.3%
Couples & Adults: 38.8%
Living Alone: 33.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
Asian: 0.7%
Black or African American: 14.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 51.7%
Puerto Rican: 8.3%
Cuban: 1.9%
Dominican: 0.5%
Central American: 27.7%
South American: 2.9%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 38.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.2%
Other White: 61.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 66.3%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.1%
Other Black: 33.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 78.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 18.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 95.7%
Spanish: 3.3%
European & Indo-European: 0.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.3%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.2%
Elementary (1-4): 4.8%
Middle School (5-8): 5.3%
High School (9-12): 5.3%
College / Graduate: 4.4%
Not Enrolled: 78.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources