Guntersville is a city located in Marshall County Alabama. Guntersville has a 2024 population of 9,179. It is also the county seat of Marshall County. Guntersville is currently growing at a rate of 1.67% annually and its population has increased by 7.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,575 in 2020.
The average household income in Guntersville is $90,080 with a poverty rate of 18.89%. The median age in Guntersville is 43.2 years: 39.6 years for males, and 46.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Guntersville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,187 | 83.14% |
| Black or African American | 793 | 9.17% |
| Two or more races | 502 | 5.81% |
| Asian | 75 | 0.87% |
| Other race | 74 | 0.86% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,364 | 2.44 | 65.8 | 34.2 |
| Married | 1,553 | 3 | 84.9 | 15.1 |
| Non Family | 1,078 | 1.14 | 49.5 | 50.5 |
| Female | 512 | 3.39 | 41.8 | 58.2 |
| Male | 221 | 2.74 | 67.4 | 32.6 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
65.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 445 | 7.16% |
| Associates Degree | 480 | 7.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,503 | 24.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 677 | 10.89% |
| High School Graduate | 1,530 | 24.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 465 | 7.48% |
| Some College | 1,119 | 17.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,278 | 4,598 | 1,990 |
| Black | 585 | 414 | 95 |
| 2+ Races | 210 | 170 | 69 |
| Hispanic | 133 | 100 | 23 |
| Asian | 50 | 46 | 8 |
| Other Race | 39 | 31 | 5 |
| Native American | 13 | 13 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 37.7%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,250 | $98,125 | $51,058 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,625 | $178,750 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,555 | $30,667 | $28,274 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,125 | $29,375 | $23,750 |
| Overall | $43,438 | $57,750 | $32,611 |
| Some College | $37,149 | $54,931 | $29,489 |
$43,438
Average Earnings
$57,750
Average Male
$32,611
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.68% of Guntersville residents speak only English, while 5.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,726 | 1,196 | 17.78% |
| Black | 767 | 141 | 18.38% |
| Multiple | 466 | 112 | 24.03% |
| Hispanic | 216 | 81 | 37.5% |
| Other | 65 | 21 | 32.31% |
| Asian | 75 | 15 | 20% |
| Native | 13 | 1 | 7.69% |
18.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.32%
Male Poverty Rate
22.64%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Guntersville is Hispanic, with 37.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Guntersville is Native, with 7.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.5%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.16% |
| High School | 25.22% |
| Some College | 12.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 71.01% |
| Male Unemployed | 29.82% |
| Female Employed | 7.2% |
| Male Employed | 3.52% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,204 | $111,048 |
| Households | $61,453 | $90,080 |
| Married Families | $112,050 | $140,315 |
| Non Families | $24,879 | $42,529 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.1%
Male Marriage Rate
46.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
449
Number of Veterans
377
Male Veterans
72
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 156 |
| First Gulf War | 95 |
| Second Gulf War | 82 |
| Korea | 34 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 142 |
| 75+ | 132 |
| 55 to 64 | 88 |
| 35 to 54 | 63 |
| 18 to 34 | 24 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 385 | 6.77% |
| Black | 31 | 4.51% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 6.21% |
| Native American | 12 | 92.31% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 3.42% |
| Other Race | 2 | 4.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.58%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.4%
Labor Force Participation
46.6%
Employment Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.46%
Born in Guntersville
96.91%
Native Born
3.09%
Foreign Born
1.38%
Non Citizen
1.71%
Naturalized
96.91% of Guntersville residents were born in the United States, with 69.46% having been born in Alabama. 1.38% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,934 | 151 | 1.54% |
| 2028 | 9,783 | 151 | 1.57% |
| 2027 | 9,632 | 151 | 1.59% |
| 2026 | 9,481 | 151 | 1.62% |
| 2025 | 9,330 | 151 | 1.65% |
| 2024 | 9,179 | 151 | 1.67% |
| 2023 | 9,028 | 157 | 1.77% |
| 2022 | 8,871 | 156 | 1.79% |
| 2021 | 8,715 | 140 | 1.63% |
| 2020 | 8,575 | 11 | 0.13% |
| 2019 | 8,564 | 52 | 0.61% |
| 2018 | 8,512 | 53 | 0.63% |
| 2017 | 8,459 | 45 | 0.53% |
| 2016 | 8,414 | 48 | 0.57% |
| 2015 | 8,366 | 39 | 0.47% |
| 2014 | 8,327 | -4 | -0.05% |
| 2013 | 8,331 | 5 | 0.06% |
| 2012 | 8,326 | 21 | 0.25% |
| 2011 | 8,305 | 57 | 0.69% |
| 2010 | 8,248 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,395 | 357 | 5.07% |
| 1990 | 7,038 | -3 | -0.04% |
| 1980 | 7,041 | 550 | 8.47% |
| 1970 | 6,491 | -101 | -1.53% |
| 1960 | 6,592 | 1,339 | 25.49% |
| 1950 | 5,253 | 855 | 19.44% |
| 1940 | 4,398 | 1,572 | 55.63% |
| 1930 | 2,826 | -7,108 | -71.55% |