Population 10,300 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Coosa County
Household size in Coosa County
| Period | Coosa County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.62 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.27 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Coosa County is a place of small households, averaging 2.27 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.42 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of Alabama's 67 counties, only two have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Coosa County
| Period | Coosa County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.6 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.1 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.1 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.6 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.0 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 50.6, Coosa County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 44.6, mirroring the country. Coosa County has the oldest population of any Alabama county.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Coosa County
| Period | Coosa County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.6% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in eight households in Coosa County (11.6%), the same as the national share. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.3 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Coosa County
Renters in Coosa County
| Period | Coosa County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.8% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.4% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Coosa County is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 68.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Coosa County
| Period | Coosa County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.5% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.4% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 36.1% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.6% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 25.6% of the housing in Coosa County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has edged up 1.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Coosa County
| Period | Coosa County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Coosa County is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1986, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the west has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Coosa County
| Period | Coosa County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $475 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $580 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $589 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $660 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$186 | +$375 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Coosa County costs $660 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $186 a month from 2006–10, a 39% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.2% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Coosa County
Bachelor's degrees in Coosa County
| Period | Coosa County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.5% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Coosa County: 13.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.1 points, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Coosa County
| Period | Coosa County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.4% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.2% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.4% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.6% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.1 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Coosa County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 10.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Coosa County has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Alabama counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Coosa County
| Period | Coosa County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 19.1% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Coosa County is close to the national rate: 5.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 5.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Coosa County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coosa County | 2.27 | 50.6 | 11.6% | 18.4% | 25.6% | 1986 | $660 | 13.5% | 83.6% | 5.0% |
| Tallapoosa County | 2.41 | 45.6 | 14.7% | 23.9% | 22.5% | 1983 | $825 | 21.4% | 87.1% | 4.9% |
| Chilton County | 2.60 | 40.2 | 10.9% | 23.1% | 11.2% | 1987 | $852 | 16.1% | 85.2% | 4.7% |
| Chambers County | 2.57 | 42.5 | 16.8% | 28.2% | 18.9% | 1975 | $863 | 14.9% | 83.7% | 4.9% |
| Bibb County | 2.75 | 40.8 | 13.2% | 20.8% | 14.8% | 1990 | $859 | 11.6% | 84.5% | 13.1% |
| Troup County | 2.59 | 38.3 | 17.4% | 39.4% | 10.7% | 1983 | $1,093 | 23.6% | 88.8% | 5.6% |
| Meriwether County | 2.50 | 44.1 | 12.2% | 27.0% | 12.7% | 1982 | $930 | 14.2% | 84.1% | 8.0% |
| Greene County | 2.38 | 44.5 | 24.0% | 38.4% | 21.7% | 1979 | $495 | 16.3% | 85.5% | 4.1% |
| Upson County | 2.63 | 41.3 | 12.9% | 39.0% | 14.8% | 1976 | $870 | 15.8% | 85.9% | 3.9% |
| Lamar County | 2.59 | 40.7 | 10.9% | 24.3% | 9.1% | 1987 | $839 | 19.5% | 89.6% | 3.7% |
| Monroe County | 2.77 | 41.2 | 9.2% | 16.2% | 9.3% | 1994 | $988 | 26.6% | 90.8% | 2.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Hidalgo County, NM · Perry County, AL · Perkins County, NE · Pepin County, WI · Pendleton County, WV · Pembina County, ND · Jones County, SD · Jackson County, CO · Houston County, TN · Hot Springs County, WY
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Coosa County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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