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Colbert County, AL market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Colbert County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 59,474
- +3.8% since 2020
- Households
- 24,301
- Median household income
- $60,628
- +26.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $171,000
- Jobs located here
- 23,900
- Highest market score
- 70
- Bakeries and dessert shops, #260 of 1,889 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 59,474 people live in Colbert County, in 24,301 households. Population estimates show Colbert County grew 3.8% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Colbert County is $60,628 a year, 25% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 26.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Colbert County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 134, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (58).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Colbert County are for bakeries and dessert shops (70), child care centers and preschools (64) and pet grooming and boarding businesses (63). Colbert County ranks #260 of 1,889 scored counties for bakeries and dessert shops.
Colbert County is part of the Florence-Muscle Shoals metro area. For its number of households, Colbert County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for gas stations (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for spas and skin care studios (57% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Colbert County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Colbert County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 70 | #260 of 1,889 | 13 | 5.3 | $6.2M | 149 | 7 |
| Child care and preschools | 64 | #430 of 1,611 | 9 | 3.7 | $981K | 98 | 8 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 63 | #406 of 1,461 | 8 | 3.3 | $2.4M | 93 | 4 |
| Electricians | 62 | #312 of 1,160 | 5 | 2.1 | $12.3M | 103 | 11 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 62 | #488 of 2,176 | 42 | 17.3 | Index only | 146 | 8 |
| Pet businesses | 62 | #581 of 2,200 | 23 | 9.5 | $821K | 93 | 11 |
| Spas and skin care | 61 | #476 of 1,769 | 12 | 4.9 | $1.6M | 184 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 59 | #603 of 1,886 | 15 | 6.2 | $1.6M | 164 | 16 |
| Insurance agencies | 59 | #823 of 2,272 | 45 | 18.5 | $1.4M | 113 | 23 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 58 | #510 of 1,493 | 14 | 5.8 | $2.3M | 78 | 19 |
| Property management | 56 | #342 of 910 | 5 | 2.1 | Index only | 120 | 8 |
| Real estate | 56 | #780 of 2,229 | 50 | 20.6 | Index only | 154 | 22 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 53 | #607 of 1,302 | 7 | 2.9 | $3.5M | 110 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | 53 | #635 of 1,472 | 7 | 2.9 | $510K | 75 | 5 |
| Grocery stores | 53 | #918 of 2,070 | 18 | 7.4 | $7.5M | 81 | 8 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 53 | #1,017 of 2,385 | 85 | 35.0 | $227K | 107 | 9 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 53 | #1,055 of 2,405 | 120 | 49.4 | $670K | 101 | 30 |
| Auto repair shops | 52 | #1,107 of 2,378 | 50 | 20.6 | $455K | 102 | 26 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 52 | #1,138 of 2,402 | 55 | 22.6 | $2.5M | 73 | 13 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 51 | #826 of 1,771 | 25 | 10.3 | $1.3M | 76 | 29 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 51 | #985 of 2,063 | 26 | 10.7 | $3.1M | 84 | 7 |
| Convenience stores | 51 | #1,101 of 2,261 | 29 | 11.9 | $4.7M | 59 | 5 |
| Hair salons | 51 | #1,136 of 2,339 | 50 | 20.6 | $386K | 90 | 6 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 51 | #1,143 of 2,405 | 205 | 84.4 | $392K | 106 | 97 |
| Roofing and gutters | 50 | #601 of 1,177 | 9 | 3.7 | $6.9M | 81 | 4 |
| Chiropractors | 50 | #725 of 1,490 | 10 | 4.1 | $2.4M | 101 | 7 |
| House cleaning | 49 | #450 of 847 | 8 | 3.3 | $4M | 63 | 7 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 49 | #1,113 of 2,088 | 23 | 9.5 | $605K | 91 | 8 |
| Car washes and detailing | 47 | #797 of 1,451 | 9 | 3.7 | $2.5M | 100 | 6 |
| Veterinarians | 46 | #852 of 1,485 | 10 | 4.1 | $1.9M | 69 | 7 |
| Nail salons | 45 | #832 of 1,328 | 11 | 4.5 | $1.8M | 105 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 44 | #793 of 1,327 | 8 | 3.3 | $2.8M | 92 | 9 |
| Tire shops | 44 | #932 of 1,530 | 11 | 4.5 | $2.1M | 83 | 6 |
| Home repair trades | 43 | #1,381 of 2,057 | 34 | 14.0 | $1.8M | 75 | 36 |
| Auto repair and car care | 42 | #1,565 of 2,401 | 99 | 40.7 | $230K | 86 | 39 |
| Pizza | 41 | #1,394 of 2,090 | 18 | 7.4 | $4.5M | 88 | 59 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 39 | #1,713 of 2,394 | 149 | 61.3 | $163K | 107 | 67 |
| Barbershops | 38 | #963 of 1,356 | 12 | 4.9 | $1.6M | 85 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 38 | #1,289 of 1,707 | 20 | 8.2 | $3.1M | 65 | 21 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 38 | #1,561 of 2,222 | 30 | 12.3 | $2.7M | 88 | 59 |
| Gas stations | 38 | #1,680 of 2,358 | 58 | 23.9 | $1.3M | 54 | 45 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 36 | #1,675 of 2,210 | 57 | 23.5 | $713K | 81 | 20 |
| Physical therapy | 34 | #1,128 of 1,422 | 14 | 5.8 | $1.7M | 72 | 10 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 32 | #1,657 of 2,087 | 47 | 19.3 | $864K | 68 | 20 |
| Laundromats | 31 | #608 of 785 | 5 | 2.1 | $8.1M | 65 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 29 | #1,407 of 1,656 | 32 | 13.2 | $757K | 43 | 34 |
| Gyms | 29 | #1,520 of 1,792 | 20 | 8.2 | $696K | 53 | 8 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.2 | $4.6M | 230 | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.2 | $10.7M | 104 | 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.2 | $6.3M | 139 | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 0.8 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $22.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.4 | $24.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 8 |
Household spending in Colbert County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $22.7M | $936 | 98 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $74.8M | $3,078 | 119 |
| Food away from home | $80.4M | $3,309 | 81 |
| Groceries | $135.9M | $5,591 | 88 |
| Personal care products and services | $19.3M | $794 | 79 |
| Child care and other personal services | $8.8M | $363 | 63 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $13.9M | $572 | 58 |
| Medical and dental services | $24.2M | $997 | 77 |
| Pets | $18.9M | $777 | 85 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $40.6M | $1,671 | 81 |
| Vehicle insurance | $63.9M | $2,630 | 134 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $61.7M | $2,537 | 84 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $32M | $1,316 | 93 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $334M | $13,745 | 82 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Colbert County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 59,474+3.8% since 2020
- Households
- 24,301
- Median age
- 43.0
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 71%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 593 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 98
- Median household income
- $60,628+26.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $77,445
- Median home value
- $171,000
- Jobs located here
- 23,900
- Daytime population
- 58,699Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Colbert County, AL growing?
Population estimates put Colbert County at 59,474 people in 2025, up 3.8% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 24,301 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 26.1%, before inflation.
How much do households in Colbert County, AL spend?
Households in Colbert County spend about $334M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $135.9M on groceries and $80.4M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Colbert County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 134, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (58).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Colbert County, AL?
Of the business types scored in Colbert County, bakeries and dessert shops (70), child care centers and preschools (64) and pet grooming and boarding businesses (63) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For bakeries and dessert shops, that ranks #260 of 1,889 scored counties.
How does Colbert County, AL compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Colbert County is $60,628, 25% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 3.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $171,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for gas stations (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for spas and skin care studios (57% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 47 of the 56 business types have a score in Colbert County, each ranked against other counties.
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