Colbert County, Alabama
Colbert County: County in Alabama, United States
About
Colbert County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 54,428 and a population density of 34 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 55,411 inhabitants. Its county seat is Tuscumbia. The county was created 158 years ago in 1867.
Quick Facts about Colbert County
| Population : | 55,411 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Alabama (United States) |
| Plate code : | 20 |
| Area : | 1615 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 4.7% |
| Land as percent of area : | 95.3% |
| Named for : | George Colbert, Levi Colbert |
| Altitude : | 564 feet / 172 meters |
| Capital : | Tuscumbia |
| Establishment : | February 02, 1867 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:45:18 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 34 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.77% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Colbert County is located at 34°42'2"N 87°48'18"W (34.7004300, -87.8049800). It has 4 neighbors: Franklin County, Lauderdale County, Lawrence County and Tishomingo County.
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The largest city of Colbert County is Muscle Shoals with a population of 14,877. Other cities include, Sheffield population 8,839 and Tuscumbia population 8,462. See all Colbert County cities & populated places.
Colbert County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Colbert County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle Shoals | 14,877 | City in Alabama, USA |
| Sheffield | 8,839 | City in Alabama, USA |
| Tuscumbia | 8,462 | City in Alabama, United States of America |
| Bear Creek | 1,061 | Town in Marion County, Alabama, USA |
| Cherokee | 999 | Town in Alabama, United States |
| Littleville | 992 | Town |
| Leighton | 754 | Town in Alabama |
| Section | 743 | Town in Alabama |
| Lakeview | 156 | Town in DeKalb County, Alabama |
- Official Website
Official website of Colbert County
Colbert County has 4 neighbours.
- Franklin County county in Alabama, United States
- Lauderdale County county in Alabama, United States
- Lawrence County county in Alabama, United States
- Tishomingo County county in Mississippi, United States
Demographics
The population of Colbert County increased by 1.77% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 54,428 | - | census |
| 2011 | 54,539 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 54,570 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 54,529 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 54,462 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 54,417 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 54,497 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 54,695 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 55,004 | 0.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 55,241 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 55,411 | 0.31% | estimation process |
People born in Colbert County (1)
American football player Ed West was born in Colbert County
Alabama Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 655,342 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Mobile County | 412,716 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Madison County | 379,453 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Baldwin County | 229,287 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Montgomery County | 224,639 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Shelby County | 221,428 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa County | 210,758 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Birmingham | 206,950 | The most populous city in Alabama. |
| Huntsville | 202,964 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Montgomery | 196,268 | The capital of Alabama. |
| Mobile | 187,746 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Lee County | 166,831 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Morgan County | 119,883 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Calhoun County | 113,469 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Houston County | 106,580 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa | 102,819 | The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. |
