Rainbow City is a city located in Cherokee County Alabama. Rainbow City has a 2024 population of 10,361. Rainbow City is currently growing at a rate of 0.38% annually and its population has increased by 1.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,204 in 2020.
The average household income in Rainbow City is $85,378 with a poverty rate of 8.79%. The median age in Rainbow City is 41 years: 41.9 years for males, and 39 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rainbow City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,071 | 79.25% |
| Black or African American | 993 | 9.75% |
| Two or more races | 401 | 3.94% |
| Asian | 355 | 3.49% |
| Other race | 323 | 3.17% |
| Native American | 41 | 0.4% |
| 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 | 3,908 | 2.6 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
| Married | 2,005 | 2.99 | 82 | 18 |
| Non Family | 1,170 | 1.13 | 50.9 | 49.1 |
| Female | 644 | 4.07 | 37.3 | 62.7 |
| Male | 89 | 2.3 | 5.6 | 94.4 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
63.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 605 | 8.49% |
| Associates Degree | 1,055 | 14.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,224 | 17.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 656 | 9.2% |
| High School Graduate | 2,130 | 29.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 182 | 2.55% |
| Some College | 1,277 | 17.91% |
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 | 5,838 | 5,304 | 1,627 |
| Black | 601 | 509 | 79 |
| Hispanic | 339 | 267 | 100 |
| Asian | 211 | 172 | 62 |
| Other Race | 200 | 148 | 38 |
| 2+ Races | 162 | 112 | 34 |
| Native American | 41 | 21 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 90.85%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 29.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,128 | $63,846 | $27,447 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,313 | $91,111 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $41,817 | $46,045 | $35,660 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $2,499 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,552 | $50,777 | $34,059 |
| Some College | $41,140 | $58,640 | $37,762 |
$41,552
Average Earnings
$50,777
Average Male
$34,059
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.1% of Rainbow City residents speak only English, while 6.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,958 | 505 | 6.35% |
| Black | 993 | 224 | 22.56% |
| Other | 323 | 100 | 30.96% |
| Hispanic | 546 | 100 | 18.32% |
| Multiple | 401 | 47 | 11.72% |
| Asian | 355 | 17 | 4.79% |
8.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.3%
Male Poverty Rate
11.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rainbow City is Other, with 30.96% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rainbow City is Asian, with 4.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.1%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.33% |
| Some College | 6% |
| High School | 3.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 66.2% |
| Female Employed | 10.2% |
| Male Employed | 2.31% |
| Male Unemployed | 0.31% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,037 | $103,147 |
| Households | $60,260 | $85,378 |
| Married Families | $95,824 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,000 | $41,363 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.8%
Male Marriage Rate
46.4%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
556
Number of Veterans
545
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 173 |
| First Gulf War | 167 |
| Second Gulf War | 103 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 266 |
| 75+ | 131 |
| 65 to 74 | 110 |
| 55 to 64 | 35 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 415 | 6.33% |
| Hispanic | 89 | 26.25% |
| Other Race | 63 | 31.5% |
| 2+ Races | 55 | 33.95% |
| Black | 23 | 3.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.8%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.8%
Labor Force Participation
53.9%
Employment Rate
8.3%
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
68.73%
Born in Rainbow City
93.91%
Native Born
6.09%
Foreign Born
2.82%
Non Citizen
3.27%
Naturalized
93.91% of Rainbow City residents were born in the United States, with 68.73% having been born in Alabama. 2.82% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,558 | 40 | 0.38% |
| 2028 | 10,518 | 39 | 0.37% |
| 2027 | 10,479 | 39 | 0.37% |
| 2026 | 10,440 | 40 | 0.38% |
| 2025 | 10,400 | 39 | 0.38% |
| 2024 | 10,361 | 39 | 0.38% |
| 2023 | 10,322 | 63 | 0.61% |
| 2022 | 10,259 | 79 | 0.78% |
| 2021 | 10,180 | -24 | -0.24% |
| 2020 | 10,204 | 578 | 6% |
| 2019 | 9,626 | 16 | 0.17% |
| 2018 | 9,610 | 8 | 0.08% |
| 2017 | 9,602 | 27 | 0.28% |
| 2016 | 9,575 | -7 | -0.07% |
| 2015 | 9,582 | -18 | -0.19% |
| 2014 | 9,600 | -39 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 9,639 | -14 | -0.15% |
| 2012 | 9,653 | 18 | 0.19% |
| 2011 | 9,635 | 25 | 0.26% |
| 2010 | 9,610 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,428 | 755 | 9.84% |
| 1990 | 7,673 | 1,374 | 21.81% |
| 1980 | 6,299 | 3,192 | 102.74% |
| 1970 | 3,107 | -7,451 | -70.57% |