Guntersville, Alabama
Guntersville: City in Marshall County, Alabama, United States
About
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.
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% |
| Altitude : | 650 feet / 198 meters |
| Capital city : | Guntersville is capital of Marshall County |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 00:15:28 (22nd December 2024) |
| Population growth : | 5.52% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Guntersville is located at 34°21'30"N 86°17'40"W (34.3582300, -86.2944600).
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Official website of Guntersville
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% |
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
1 Lake Guntersville State Park
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2 Lake Guntersville State Park
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3 Guntersville City Harbor
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4 Every Child's Playground
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5 Marshall County Park
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Where ot Eat in Guntersville
1 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
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2 Applebee's Grill + Bar
11950 US-431, Guntersville, AL 35976, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Huddle House
1830 Gunter Ave, Guntersville, AL 35976, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Taco Bell
1740 Gunter Ave, Guntersville, AL 35976, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings
11456 US-431, Guntersville, AL 35976, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Guntersville
1 Hampton Inn Guntersville
14451 US Highway 431 South, Guntersville, AL 35976, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Guntersville
1 City of Guntersville
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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, .
List
- Wes Long (American politician) he was born in 13/08/1977
Schools in Guntersville
College & universities near Guntersville, AL
| 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 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Guntersville, AL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATN | Anniston | 126 West 4th St | RAIL |
| BHM | Birmingham | 1819 Morris Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near 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 |
| City of Albertville | 21,556 | 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
