Etowah County GIS Maps
Etowah County, Alabama, has 103,436 residents and covers 535.3 square miles. The population declined 1% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Etowah County is 01055.
Gadsden is the county's largest population center. Etowah County also includes 11 zip codes, 4 public school districts and 20 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Etowah County Trends
- Population
- 103,436▾
- Median Home Value
- $160,600▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 17,746▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Etowah County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Etowah County Population
Etowah County had 103,436 residents in 2020. That was 1% lower than in 2010. Etowah County had 23 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 193 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Gadsden, Gadsden and Gadsden.
Population Trend in Etowah County AL
Etowah County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Etowah County Zip Codes
Etowah County has 11 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Gadsden (35901), Gadsden (35903) and Gadsden (35904). Gadsden is the largest zip by population, with about 18,671 residents or 18% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 48% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Etowah County AL
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35901 | Gadsden | 18,671 | ▾ -6.9% |
| 35903 | Gadsden | 17,344 | ▾ -4.1% |
| 35904 | Gadsden | 13,559 | ▾ -4.5% |
| 35954 | Attalla | 12,145 | ▾ -2.2% |
| 35906 | Gadsden | 10,444 | ▴ 5.5% |
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Etowah County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Etowah County Demographics
Etowah County has a median age of 41.8, which makes the county a little older than Alabama overall. About 21.8% of residents are under 18, while 19.5% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 30.5% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 17.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 27.8%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Etowah County AL
Median Age
41.8
Under 18
21.8%
Age 65+
19.5%
Bachelor's+
17.5%
Etowah County School Districts
Etowah County is served by 4 public school districts with 17,746 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Etowah County, Gadsden City and Boaz City. Those three districts account for about 92% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Etowah County AL
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etowah County School District | 8,739 | 49.2% | ▴ 0.3% |
| Gadsden City School District | 4,940 | 27.8% | ▴ 1.4% |
| Boaz City School District | 2,607 | 14.7% | ▴ 2.1% |
| Attalla City School District | 1,460 | 8.2% | ▾ -5.1% |
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Etowah County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Etowah County Housing & Real Estate
Etowah County has a median home value of $160,600 and a median gross rent of $807. About 74% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Alabama median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $274,900 and homes spent about 93 days on the market.
Etowah County Housing Mix
Etowah County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Etowah County Housing Trends
Etowah County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Etowah County, AL
Etowah County has 4,269 business listings across 587 categories. The largest categories in Etowah County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (217, 5.1%), Baptist Church (122, 2.9%), and Gas Stations (75, 1.8%). The full Etowah County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Etowah County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Etowah County, AL
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 217 | 5.1% |
| Baptist Church | 122 | 2.9% |
| Gas Stations | 75 | 1.8% |
| Auto Repair | 66 | 1.5% |
| Discount Store | 62 | 1.5% |
| Medical Offices | 62 | 1.5% |
| Insurance Agencies | 59 | 1.4% |
| Beauty Salons | 53 | 1.2% |
| Fast Food | 52 | 1.2% |
| Convenience Stores | 52 | 1.2% |
Etowah County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| The Bridge | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Gadsden |
| Barnes and Noble College Bookstore | Academic Bookstore | Gadsden |
| Rainbow Apartments | Accommodation | Rainbow City |
| Mostella’s Tax Service | Accountant | Gadsden |
| Etowah County Shooting Range | Active Life | Gadsden |
| Fellowship House | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Gadsden |
| Kalli's Love Stuff Sardis City | Adult Entertainment | Sardis City |
| Green Valley Knives and Outdoors | Adventure Sports Center | Glencoe |
| Think Tank Media | Advertising Agency | Gadsden |
| Bockingham Palace Hatchery | Agricultural Cooperatives | Rainbow City |
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Etowah County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Etowah County Basemaps
Etowah County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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