Tuscumbia is a city located in Colbert County Alabama. Tuscumbia has a 2024 population of 9,207. It is also the county seat of Colbert County. Tuscumbia is currently growing at a rate of 0.41% annually and its population has increased by 1.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,054 in 2020.
The average household income in Tuscumbia is $68,455 with a poverty rate of 19.02%. The median age in Tuscumbia is 38.7 years: 38.7 years for males, and 38.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tuscumbia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,474 | 71.27% |
| Black or African American | 2,038 | 22.44% |
| Two or more races | 487 | 5.36% |
| Other race | 59 | 0.65% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,972 | 2.22 | 59.2 | 40.8 |
| Non Family | 1,746 | 1.08 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
| Married | 1,489 | 2.99 | 81.7 | 18.3 |
| Female | 655 | 3.52 | 40.2 | 59.8 |
| Male | 82 | 2.34 | 23.2 | 76.8 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
59.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 778 | 12.75% |
| Associates Degree | 454 | 7.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 979 | 16.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 367 | 6.01% |
| High School Graduate | 2,087 | 34.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 127 | 2.08% |
| Some College | 1,312 | 21.49% |
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 | 4,728 | 4,131 | 1,077 |
| Black | 1,146 | 924 | 236 |
| 2+ Races | 193 | 144 | 33 |
| Hispanic | 56 | 36 | 33 |
| Native American | 17 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 87.37%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 58.93%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,383 | $57,396 | $40,547 |
| Graduate Degree | $125,938 | $193,750 | $114,837 |
| High School Graduate | $48,229 | $63,800 | $15,689 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,558 | $40,402 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,374 | $51,056 | $29,748 |
| Some College | $33,393 | $49,327 | $29,387 |
$40,374
Average Earnings
$51,056
Average Male
$29,748
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.5% of Tuscumbia residents speak only English, while 0.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,988 | 885 | 44.52% |
| White | 6,220 | 536 | 8.62% |
| Multiple | 478 | 155 | 32.43% |
| Hispanic | 217 | 121 | 55.76% |
| Other | 59 | 59 | 100% |
| Native | 26 | 26 | 100% |
19.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.38%
Male Poverty Rate
21.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tuscumbia is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tuscumbia is White, with 8.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 22.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.27% |
| Some College | 7.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 95.24% |
| Female Unemployed | 42.86% |
| Female Employed | 12.62% |
| Male Employed | 3.02% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,735 | $90,173 |
| Households | $47,342 | $68,455 |
| Married Families | $88,438 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,366 | $38,451 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.7%
Male Marriage Rate
38.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
578
Number of Veterans
496
Male Veterans
82
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 152 |
| Second Gulf War | 144 |
| First Gulf War | 98 |
| Korea | 14 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 174 |
| 18 to 34 | 127 |
| 75+ | 127 |
| 55 to 64 | 122 |
| 35 to 54 | 28 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 427 | 8.24% |
| Black | 151 | 10.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.8%
Labor Force Participation
54.1%
Employment Rate
1.3%
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
74.49%
Born in Tuscumbia
99.74%
Native Born
0.26%
Foreign Born
0.23%
Non Citizen
0.03%
Naturalized
99.74% of Tuscumbia residents were born in the United States, with 74.49% having been born in Alabama. 0.23% 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 | 9,399 | 39 | 0.42% |
| 2028 | 9,360 | 38 | 0.41% |
| 2027 | 9,322 | 38 | 0.41% |
| 2026 | 9,284 | 39 | 0.42% |
| 2025 | 9,245 | 38 | 0.41% |
| 2024 | 9,207 | 38 | 0.41% |
| 2023 | 9,169 | 63 | 0.69% |
| 2022 | 9,106 | 22 | 0.24% |
| 2021 | 9,084 | 30 | 0.33% |
| 2020 | 9,054 | 593 | 7.01% |
| 2019 | 8,461 | 20 | 0.24% |
| 2018 | 8,441 | 12 | 0.14% |
| 2017 | 8,429 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2016 | 8,428 | -16 | -0.19% |
| 2015 | 8,444 | -42 | -0.49% |
| 2014 | 8,486 | -52 | -0.61% |
| 2013 | 8,538 | -26 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 8,564 | -18 | -0.21% |
| 2011 | 8,582 | -10 | -0.12% |
| 2010 | 8,592 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,856 | -557 | -6.62% |
| 1990 | 8,413 | -724 | -7.92% |
| 1980 | 9,137 | 309 | 3.5% |
| 1970 | 8,828 | -166 | -1.85% |
| 1960 | 8,994 | 2,260 | 33.56% |
| 1950 | 6,734 | 1,219 | 22.1% |
| 1940 | 5,515 | 982 | 21.66% |
| 1930 | 4,533 | 678 | 17.59% |
| 1920 | 3,855 | 531 | 15.97% |
| 1910 | 3,324 | -6,075 | -64.63% |