Coosa County, Alabama
Coosa County: County in Alabama, United States
About
Coosa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 11,539 and a population density of 7 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 10,650 inhabitants. Its county seat is Rockford. The county was created 192 years ago in 1831.
Quick Facts about Coosa County
| Population : | 10,650 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Alabama (United States) |
| Different from : | Coös County, Coos County |
| Area : | 1726 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 2.3% |
| Land as percent of area : | 97.7% |
| Altitude : | 427 feet / 130 meters |
| Capital : | Rockford |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1832 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 12:20:03 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.35% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Coosa County is located at 32°56'10"N 86°14'52"W (32.9362300, -86.2476600). It has 5 neighbors: Chilton County, Clay County, Shelby County, Talladega County and Tallapoosa County.
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The largest city of Coosa County is Goodwater with a population of 1,288. . See all Coosa County cities & populated places.
Coosa County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Coosa County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwater | 1,288 | City in Alabama, USA |
| Rockford | 440 | Town in Alabama, United States of America |
| Kellyton | 208 | Town in Alabama, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Coosa County
Coosa County has 5 neighbours.
- Chilton County county in Alabama, United States
- Clay County county in Alabama, United States
- Shelby County county in Alabama, United States
- Talladega County county in Alabama, United States
- Tallapoosa County county in Alabama, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Coosa County decreased by 8.35% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 11,539 | - | census |
| 2011 | 11,486 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,346 | -1.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,254 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,037 | -1.97% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,934 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,819 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,724 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,643 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,663 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,650 | -0.12% | estimation process |
People born in Coosa County (5)
People born in Coosa County, including journalist J. E. Mitchell, football player and coach John Penton, politician Jerry L. Fielding, .
List
- Lucinda Lee Dalton (Mormon suffragist and early feminist) she was born in 09/02/1847
- Alice Baggett (American educator) she was born in 01/01/1840
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. |
