What is the population of Guntersville?

The population of Guntersville, AL is 8,676.

Where is Guntersville located?

Guntersville, AL is located at latitude 34.3582300 and longitude -86.2944600. It is in United States.

What is the elevation of Guntersville?

Guntersville, AL has an elevation of 194 meters (636 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Guntersville in?

Guntersville, AL is in the America/Chicago time zone.

What state is Guntersville in?

Guntersville is in the state of Alabama, United States.

What county is Guntersville, AL in?

Guntersville is in Marshall County, Alabama.

How has the population of Guntersville changed?

The population of Guntersville, AL has increased from 8,197 (2010) to 8,676 (2020), a change of 5.8%.

Guntersville, Alabama

Guntersville: city in Marshall County, Alabama, United States

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Guntersville is a city located in the county of Marshall in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,197. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,676 inhabitants.

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Quick Facts about Guntersville

Population	8,676 (2020)
Country	United States of America
State	Alabama (United States)
County	Marshall County
Postal code	35976
Phone Area Codes	256
Water as percent of area	40.14%
Land as percent of area	59.86%
Latitude & Longitude	34.3582,-86.2945
Altitude	650 feet / 198 meters
Capital city	Guntersville is capital of Marshall County
Time Zone	Central Time Zone
Local time	00:22:53 (16th April 2026)
Population growth	5.52% (2010-2020)
Weather	82℉ Sunny 7-days weather

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Geography

Guntersville is located at 34°21'30"N 86°17'40"W (34.3582300, -86.2944600).

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Weather

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Demographics

The population of Guntersville increased by 5.52% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
2010	8,197	-	census
2011	8,315	1.42%	estimation process
2012	8,335	0.24%	estimation process
2013	8,339	0.05%	estimation process
2014	8,336	-0.04%	estimation process
2015	8,373	0.44%	estimation process
2016	8,423	0.59%	estimation process
2017	8,465	0.5%	estimation process
2018	8,514	0.58%	estimation process
2019	8,571	0.67%	estimation process
2020	8,676	1.21%	estimation process

Demographic Facts

Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 :	8,571
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 :	8,247
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 :	3.9%
April 1, 2020 Population :	8,553
April 1, 2010 Population :	8,197
People under 5 years old, percentage :	7.9%
People under 18 years old, percentage :	22.9%
People over 65 (%) :	20.3%
Female persons, % :	51.8%
White only, percent :	84.5%
Black or African American alone, percent :	12.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % :	0.2%
Asians alone % :	0.9%
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % :	0.0%
% of people who have participated in two or more races :	2.0%
% of Hispanic or Latino :	2.8%
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. :	82.0%
2015-2019 Veterans :	581
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 :	5.1%
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 :	59.8%

Guntersville zip code is 35976. County name: Marshall, County fips: 01095

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Economic Facts

Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 :	59.8%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 :	$191,700
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage :	$1,347
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 :	$378
2015-2019 median gross rent :	$617
2015-2019 Households :	3,312
Population per household, 2015-2019 :	2.46
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 :	83.5%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 :	7.0%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 :	87.6%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 :	82.5%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 :	82.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 :	30.7%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 :	11.5%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage :	11.4%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :	50.2%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :	42.4%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) :	44,148
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) :	282,062
2012 total retail sales per capita :	$33,808
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :	22.9
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) :	$45,198
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 :	$27,593
Percentage of people living in poverty :	20.5%
Total number of businesses in 2012 :	899
Men-owned businesses in 2012 :	469
Women-owned businesses in 2012 :	263
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 :	74
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 :	756
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 :	50
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 :	741
2010 population per square mile :	322.8
2010 land area in square miles :	25.39
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 :	59.8%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 :	$191,700
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage :	$1,347
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 :	$378
2015-2019 median gross rent :	$617
2015-2019 Households :	3,312
Population per household, 2015-2019 :	2.46
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 :	83.5%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 :	7.0%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 :	87.6%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 :	82.5%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 :	82.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 :	30.7%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 :	11.5%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage :	11.4%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :	50.2%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :	42.4%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) :	44,148
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) :	282,062
2012 total retail sales per capita :	$33,808
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 :	22.9
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) :	$45,198
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 :	$27,593
Percentage of people living in poverty :	20.5%
Total number of businesses in 2012 :	899
Men-owned businesses in 2012 :	469
Women-owned businesses in 2012 :	263
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 :	74
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 :	756
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 :	50
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 :	741
2010 population per square mile :	322.8
2010 land area in square miles :	25.39

Best Things to Do in Guntersville

1Lake Guntersville State Park

Rating: 4.7 (2570)

1155 Lodge Dr, Guntersville, AL 35976, United States View details

Phone: +12565715440 | Website available

2Lake Guntersville State Park

Rating: 4.7 (1235)

24 State Campground Rd, Guntersville, AL 35976, United States View details

Phone: +12565715455 | Website available

3Guntersville City Harbor

Rating: 4.6 (508)

29 Paddle Wheel Dr, Guntersville, AL 35976, United States View details

Phone: +12565717590

4Every Child's Playground

Rating: 4.6 (350)

1100-, 1198 Sunset Dr Trail, Guntersville, AL 35976, United States View details

5Marshall County Park

Rating: 4.5 (222)

19348 US-431, Guntersville, AL 35976, United States View details

Phone: +12565822193 | Website available

Where to Eat in Guntersville

1Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Rating: 4.3 (1650)

11635 US-431, Guntersville, AL 35976, United States View details

Phone: +12568943391 | Website available

2Applebee's Grill + Bar

Rating: 4 (1192)

11950 US-431, Guntersville, AL 35976, United States View details

Phone: +12568789903 | Website available

3Huddle House

Rating: 4.1 (1044)

1830 Gunter Ave, Guntersville, AL 35976, United States View details

Phone: +12565828019 | Website available

4Taco Bell

Rating: 3.5 (699)

1740 Gunter Ave, Guntersville, AL 35976, United States View details

Phone: +12565827786 | Website available

5Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings

Rating: 4.3 (582)

11456 US-431, Guntersville, AL 35976, United States View details

Phone: +12568917728 | Website available

Where to Stay in Guntersville

1Hampton Inn Guntersville

Rating: 4.5 (438)

14451 US Highway 431 South, Guntersville, AL 35976, United States View details

Phone: +12565824176 | Website available

Services and Civic Places in Guntersville

1City of Guntersville

Rating: 4 (3)

341 Gunter Ave, Guntersville, AL 35976 View details

Phone: +12565717560 | Website available

People born in Guntersville (4)

People born in Guntersville, including football player and coach Willard Scissum, Confederate soldier and surgeon John Allan Wyeth, Mathematician and space scientist Jeanette Scissum, .

More notable people

Wes Long (American politician) he was born in 13/08/1977

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Guntersville, AL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
101277	New Beginning College of Cosmetology	Albertville (AL)	35951
102076	Snead State Community College	Boaz (AL)	35957-0734
101240	Gadsden State Community College	Gadsden (AL)	35903
100706	University of Alabama in Huntsville	Huntsville (AL)	35899
449348	Huntsville Bible College	Huntsville (AL)	35811-1632

Nearby Transit Stations (2)

Rail and bus stations connected to Guntersville, AL. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code	Name	Address	Type
ATN	Anniston	126 West 4th St	RAIL
BHM	Birmingham	1819 Morris Ave.	RAIL

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to Guntersville.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Guntersvill Post Office	Guntersville (AL)	35976

Other cities in Marshall County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Marshall County , AL.

City Name	Population	Title
Albertville	21,777	City in Marshall County, Alabama, USA
Boaz	9,706	City in Alabama, United States
Arab	8,406	City in Marshall County, Alabama, US
Grant	902	Town in Alabama
Douglas	758	Town in Marshall County, Alabama, in the United States

Distance to Other Cities

Guntersville distances to largest Alabama cities