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Egypt, AL

Census-designated place in Etowah County, Alabama.

Population

616

Land area

9sq mi

People per sq mi

68

ZIP codes

0

Egypt and its ZIP codes

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Egypt at a glance

  • Egypt is 32% less dense than Alabama as a whole.
  • The median household income is $37,250, 42% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $207,600.

Local data for Egypt, AL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Egypt, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$37,250

Poverty rate

20.6%

Median home value

$207,600

Homeownership

86.2%

Bachelor's or higher

19.6%

Median age

39.4

Average commute

38.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (136), German Americans (50), Italian Americans (7).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Etowah County. PPP loans are for Egypt.

Details

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

Etowah County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Egypt, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone92.6%
  • Carpooled3.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked3.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 38.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Egypt, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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 zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Egypt, AL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

42.1%

U.S. 33.3% +8.8 pts

Diabetes

15.2%

U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts

Smoking

17.8%

U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.0%

U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts

Cities near Egypt

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
IvaleeCensus-designated place3 mi7.5
Carlisle-RockledgeCensus-designated place3.5 mi16.2
RidgevilleTown3.8 mi0.8
Bristow CoveCensus-designated place4.4 mi10.8
AttallaCity5.6 mi7
New UnionCensus-designated place5.7 mi12.3
GallantCensus-designated place6.7 mi14.4
Sardis CityTown7.4 mi7.9
Reece CityTown7.6 mi3.6
WhitesboroCensus-designated place7.6 mi17.5
BoazCity7.6 mi14.6
Walnut GroveTown8.3 mi5
GadsdenCity9.4 mi37.4
AltoonaTown9.6 mi4.6
SteeleTown9.6 mi6.7
Rainbow CityCity10 mi25.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Egypt, AL in?
Egypt is in Etowah County, Alabama.
What is the population of Egypt, AL?
About 616 people live in Egypt, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Egypt?
Nearby places include Ivalee (3 mi), Carlisle-Rockledge (3.5 mi), Ridgeville (3.8 mi), Bristow Cove (4.4 mi), Attalla (5.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023