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% |
| Altitude : | 568 feet / 173 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 15:57:24 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 35906 |
| Population growth : | 0.09% (2010-2019) |
Geography
Rainbow City is located at 33°57'17"N 86°2'31"W (33.9548200, -86.0419200).
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Demographics
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
1 Rainbow City Park
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Where ot Eat in Rainbow City
1 Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
3339 Rainbow Dr, Rainbow City, AL 35906, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Huddle House
109 W Grand Ave, Rainbow City, AL 35906, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Burger King
3322 B, Rainbow Dr, Rainbow City, AL 35906, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Guthrie's Chicken
3333 Rainbow Dr, Rainbow City, AL 35906, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Little Caesars Pizza
3506-A Rainbow Dr, Rainbow City, AL 35906, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Rainbow City
1 Rainbow City City Hall
3700 Rainbow Dr, Rainbow City, AL 35906 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Rainbow City (1)
Professional American football quarterback Brodie Croyle was born in Rainbow City
Schools in Rainbow City
College & universities near Rainbow City, AL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101240 | Gadsden State Community College | Gadsden (AL) | 35903 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Rainbow City, AL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATN | Anniston | 126 West 4th St | RAIL |
| BHM | Birmingham | 1819 Morris Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near 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
