Rainbow City, Alabama
Rainbow City: city in Alabama, United States
About
Rainbow City is a city located in the county of Etowah in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,602. After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 9,611 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Rainbow City
| Population | 9,611 (2019) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alabama (United States) |
| County | Etowah County |
| Phone Area Codes | 256 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.58% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.42% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.9548,-86.0419 |
| Altitude | 568 feet / 173 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 17:51:37 (14th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 35906 |
| Population growth | 0.09% (2010-2019) |
| Weather | 85℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Etowah County Alabama Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Rainbow City Highlighted 0163288 locator map image
Geography
Rainbow City is located at 33°57'17"N 86°2'31"W (33.9548200, -86.0419200).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Rainbow City increased by 0.09% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,602 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,645 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,663 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,648 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,606 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,588 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,575 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,600 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,597 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,611 | 0.15% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 9,611 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 9,608 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | Z |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 10,191 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 9,602 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 55.2% |
| White only, percent : | 84.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 9.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 5.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 80.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 671 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.0% |
Rainbow City zip code is 35906.
County name: Etowah, County
fips: 01055
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $166,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,248 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $396 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $797 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,847 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.49 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 78.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 84.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 13,742 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 30,988 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 77,729 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 185,594 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $19,201 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $50,547 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,337 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 860 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 418 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 279 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 76 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 719 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 37 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 756 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 377.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 25.46 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $166,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,248 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $396 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $797 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,847 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.49 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 78.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 84.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 13,742 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 30,988 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 77,729 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 185,594 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $19,201 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $50,547 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,337 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 860 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 418 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 279 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 76 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 719 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 37 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 756 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 377.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 25.46 |
Best Things to Do in Rainbow City
1Rainbow City Park
Rating: 4.4 (127)
3515 Park Ln, Rainbow City, AL 35906, United States View details
Phone: +12564422511 | Website available
Where to Eat in Rainbow City
1Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Rating: 4 (753)
3339 Rainbow Dr, Rainbow City, AL 35906, United States View details
Phone: +12564421101 | Website available
2Huddle House
Rating: 3.8 (670)
109 W Grand Ave, Rainbow City, AL 35906, United States View details
Phone: +12564428866 | Website available
3Burger King
Rating: 3.8 (560)
3322 B, Rainbow Dr, Rainbow City, AL 35906, United States View details
Phone: +12564137882 | Website available
4Guthrie's Chicken
Rating: 4.4 (213)
3333 Rainbow Dr, Rainbow City, AL 35906, United States View details
Phone: +12564429070 | Website available
5Little Caesars Pizza
Rating: 3.7 (159)
3506-A Rainbow Dr, Rainbow City, AL 35906, United States View details
Phone: +12564428882 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Rainbow City
1Rainbow City City Hall
Rating: 4 (4)
3700 Rainbow Dr, Rainbow City, AL 35906 View details
Phone: +12564422511 | Website available
People born in Rainbow City (1)
Professional American football quarterback Brodie Croyle was born in Rainbow City
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Rainbow City, AL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101240 | Gadsden State Community College | Gadsden (AL) | 35903 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Rainbow City, 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 |
Closest post offices linked to Rainbow City.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Gadsden Post Office | Gadsden (AL) | 35901 |
Other cities in Etowah County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Etowah County , AL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Gadsden | 34,816 | City in and the county seat of Etowah County in the U. |
| Southside | 9,046 | City in Alabama, United States |
| Attalla | 5,832 | City in Etowah County, Alabama, USA |
| Glencoe | 5,080 | City in Alabama, USA |
| Hokes Bluff | 4,240 | City in Etowah County, Alabama, United States |
| Sardis City | 1,776 | Human settlement |
| Altoona | 915 | Town in Etowah County, Alabama, USA |
| Walnut Grove | 692 | Human settlement in Etowah County, Alabama, United States of America |
| Reece City | 624 | Town in Etowah County, Alabama, United States |
| Anderson | 268 | Town in Lauderdale County, Alabama, USA |
| Lester | 134 | Town |
Distance to Other Cities
Rainbow City distances to largest Alabama cities