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Attalla, AL
City in Etowah County, Alabama.
Population
5,775
Land area
7sq mi
People per sq mi
825
ZIP codes
0
Attalla and its ZIP codes
Attalla at a glance
- Attalla is about 8.2 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 108th among 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
- The median household income is $59,215, 7% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $126,100 (40% below Alabama) and median rent is $743 a month.
Local data for Attalla, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Attalla, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,215
Poverty rate
11.3%
Median home value
$126,100
Median rent
$743/mo
Homeownership
72.4%
Bachelor's or higher
10.9%
Median age
48.5
Average commute
22.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (571), German Americans (312), Mexican Americans (310).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Etowah County. PPP loans are for Attalla.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,937
33,095 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,787
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$774M
FY 2026, $7,480 per person
How people get to work
Attalla, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone93.0%
- Carpooled3.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.0%
Average one-way commute: 22.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Attalla, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
542
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
212
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 33°F
57.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Attalla, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.3%
U.S. 33.3% +9.0 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Attalla
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| IvaleeCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 7.5 |
| RidgevilleTown | 3.7 mi | 0.8 |
| Rainbow CityCity | 5.4 mi | 25.6 |
| EgyptCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 9 |
| GadsdenCity | 5.8 mi | 37.4 |
| SteeleTown | 6.3 mi | 6.7 |
| GallantCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 14.4 |
| Reece CityTown | 7.1 mi | 3.6 |
| Carlisle-RockledgeCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 16.2 |
| SouthsideCity | 9 mi | 19.1 |
| Bristow CoveCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 10.8 |
| WhitesboroCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 17.5 |
| Tidmore BendCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 9.7 |
| New UnionCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 12.3 |
| Lookout MountainCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 15.2 |
| Walnut GroveTown | 11 mi | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Attalla, AL in?
- Attalla is in Etowah County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Attalla, AL?
- About 5,775 people live in Attalla, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Attalla?
- Nearby places include Ivalee (2.6 mi), Ridgeville (3.7 mi), Rainbow City (5.4 mi), Egypt (5.6 mi), Gadsden (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023