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 159 years ago in 1867.
County Snapshot
Colbert County at a glance
Colbert County currently has 9 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
9
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Alabama counties
67
Open related pagesLargest city
Muscle ShoalsPopulation 14,877
Top linked places
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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.7004,-87.8050 |
| Named for | George Colbert, Levi Colbert |
| Altitude | 564 feet / 172 meters |
| Capital | Tuscumbia |
| Establishment | February 06, 1867 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 18:43:10 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 34 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.77% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 85℉ Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
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, Tuscumbia population 8,462, Bear Creek population 1,061 and Cherokee population 999. 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 |
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Colbert County
Official WebsiteDemographics
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. |