Etowah County, county in Alabama, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 102,371 inhabitants. The county was created 157 years ago in 1866. Its county seat is Gadsden.
There are 12 city/town in Etowah County, AL. The largest city of Etowah County is Gadsden with a population of 34,816. Other cities include, Rainbow City population 9,611, Southside population 9,046, Attalla population 5,832, Glencoe population 5,080
Situated in the beautiful foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in northeast Alabama, Etowah County is home to several small cities and towns that each have their own unique history and character. The county seat is Gadsden, located on the Coosa River and known for its historic downtown and riverfront development.
Just northeast of Gadsden is the city of Attalla, which serves as a suburban hub for the surrounding rural communities. To the south is the city of Glencoe, nestled in the mountains and known for its scenic views and outdoor recreation. The town of Hokes Bluff lies to the east of Gadsden and is named after the towering bluff that overlooks the area.
Other Etowah County communities like Reece City, Walnut Grove, and Mountainboro developed along the foothills and rivers that run through the county. No matter which Etowah County town you visit, you’ll find Southern hospitality and a rich heritage shaped by the natural beauty of the Appalachian foothills surrounding these Alabama towns.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Etowah County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Altoona | Town in Etowah County, Alabama, USA | 915 |
Anderson | Town in Lauderdale County, Alabama, USA | 268 |
Attalla | City in Etowah County, Alabama, USA | 5,832 |
Gadsden | City in and the county seat of Etowah County in the U. | 34,816 |
Glencoe | City in Alabama, USA | 5,080 |
Hokes Bluff | City in Etowah County, Alabama, United States | 4,240 |
Lester | Town | 134 |
Rainbow City | City in Alabama, United States | 9,611 |
Reece City | Town in Etowah County, Alabama, United States | 624 |
Sardis City | Human settlement | 1,776 |
Southside | City in Alabama, United States | 9,046 |
Walnut Grove | Human settlement in Etowah County, Alabama, United States of America | 692 |