The Town FilesEtowah County, Alabama
103,105 people. The median home is worth $167,100 (typical Alabama town: $161,250) and the median household earns $54,563.
Towns in Etowah County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden | 33,945 | $116,800 | $40,345 | 38.6 |
| Rainbow City | 10,191 | $223,000 | $56,398 | 41.7 |
| Southside | 9,426 | $226,500 | $76,487 | 41.8 |
| Attalla | 5,827 | $126,100 | $59,215 | 48.5 |
| Glencoe | 5,372 | $206,100 | $68,517 | 38.2 |
| Hokes Bluff | 4,446 | $196,400 | $74,968 | 50.5 |
People and housing
| Etowah County | Typical Alabama town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $167,100 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $847 | $834 |
| Median household income | $54,563 | $56,250 |
| Median age | 41.7 | 39.9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.1% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.9% | 16.7% |
Jobs and pay
33,010 jobs in 2024, average pay $46,564 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 542 storm events in Etowah County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Etowah County has been included in 29 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| July 10, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4555: Severe Thunderstorms |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3472: Covid-19 |
| April 26, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4362: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).