Muscle Shoals, Alabama
Muscle Shoals: City in Alabama, USA
About
Muscle Shoals is a city located in the county of Colbert in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its population at the 2010 census was 13,146. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 14,877 inhabitants.
The city was created 101 years ago in 1923.
Quick Facts about Muscle Shoals
| Population : | 14,877 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Alabama (United States) |
| County : | Colbert County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 256 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.13% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.87% |
| Altitude : | 499 feet / 152 meters |
| Establishment : | April 04, 1923 (101 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:28:18 (22nd December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 35661 |
| Population growth : | 11.64% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Muscle Shoals is located at 34°44'41"N 87°40'3"W (34.7448100, -87.6675300). It has 2 neighbors: Sheffield and Tuscumbia.
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Demographics
The population of Muscle Shoals increased by 11.64% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 13,146 | - | census |
| 2011 | 13,300 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 13,383 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,456 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13,559 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,681 | 0.89% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 13,854 | 1.25% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 14,064 | 1.49% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 14,319 | 1.78% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 14,575 | 1.76% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 14,877 | 2.03% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 14,575 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 13,154 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 10.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 16,275 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 13,146 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.9% |
| White only, percent : | 82.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 11.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 81.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 840 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 76.0% |
Muscle Shoals zip code is 35661.
County name: Colbert, County
fips: 01033
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 76.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $147,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,137 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $400 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $831 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,371 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.60 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 92.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 39,074 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 112,919 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,632,269 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 513,990 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $38,441 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $60,629 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,938 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,447 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 734 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 541 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 264 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,092 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 93 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,258 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 846.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 15.53 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 76.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $147,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,137 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $400 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $831 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,371 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.60 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 92.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 39,074 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 112,919 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,632,269 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 513,990 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $38,441 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $60,629 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,938 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,447 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 734 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 541 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 264 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,092 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 93 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,258 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 846.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 15.53 |
People born in Muscle Shoals (15)
People born in Muscle Shoals, including singer-songwriter Boyd Bennett, musician Donna Jean Godchaux, football player, executive Ozzie Newsome, .
List
- John Paul White (American singer-songwriter) he was born in 01/08/1972
- Alecia Elliott (Country music singer, actress) she was born in 25/12/1982
- Chris Tompkins (American songwriter)
- Dennis Homan (former professional American football player) he was born in 09/01/1946
- Jason Allen (American football player) he was born in 05/07/1983
- Leigh Tiffin (Player of American football) he was born in 03/08/1988
- Levi Colbert he was born in 01/01/1759
- Kim Tribble (American songwriter)
- Michael Nichols (American photographer) he was born in 04/09/1952
- Patterson Hood (American singer-songwriter and co-founder of the band Drive-By Truckers.) he was born in 24/03/1964
- Rachel Wammack
- Jarius Hayes (American football tight end) he was born in 27/03/1973
Post offices near Muscle Shoals
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle Shoal Post Office | Muscle Shoals (AL) | 35661 |
Other cities in Colbert County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Colbert County , AL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sheffield | 8,839 | City in Alabama, USA |
| Tuscumbia | 8,462 | City in Alabama, United States of America |
| Bear Creek | 1,061 | Town in Marion County, Alabama, USA |
| Cherokee | 999 | Town in Alabama, United States |
| Littleville | 992 | Town |
| Leighton | 754 | Town in Alabama |
| Section | 743 | Town in Alabama |
| Lakeview | 156 | Town in DeKalb County, Alabama |
Distance to Other Cities
Muscle Shoals distances to largest Alabama cities
