Coosa County, Alabama

History Coosa County was established on December 18, 1832.

Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,726 km² (666 mi²). 1,690 km² (652 mi²) of it is land and 36 km² (14 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.09% water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 12,202 people, 4,682 households, and 3,408 families residing in the county. The population density is 7/km² (19/mi²). There are 6,142 housing units at an average density of 4/km² (9/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 63.94% White, 34.19% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.04% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.62% from other races, and 0.88% from two or more races. 1.29% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 4,682 households out of which 30.00% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.80% are married couples living together, 13.50% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.20% are non-families. 24.30% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.80% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.52 and the average family size is 2.98.

In the county the population is spread out with 23.70% under the age of 18, 8.60% from 18 to 24, 29.00% from 25 to 44, 24.30% from 45 to 64, and 14.40% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 104.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 102.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $29,873, and the median income for a family is $36,082. Males have a median income of $25,390 versus $18,171 for females. The per capita income for the county is $14,875. 14.90% of the population and 11.80% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 19.50% are under the age of 18 and 13.40% are 65 or older.

Cities and Towns

• Goodwater
• Rockford