Community Profiles

City of Etowah

Population Demographics

As of 2026 the population of City of Etowah is 3,691. The population is expected to grow to 3,777 by 2031 - a growth rate of 0.46%.

The median age of City of Etowah residents is 42.

The diversity index of City of Etowah is 35.4, meaning that there is a 35% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in City of Etowah is $77,679 and projected to be $86,332 in 2031. Per capita income is $32,455, projected to be $36,553 in 2031. 0.98% of households – 36 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $588,423 and the average disposable income is $62,943.

There are 1,807 housing units in City of Etowah; 944 are owner-occupied, 586 are rented, and 277 are vacant. The average home value is $262,426, with 9 homes built in 2010 or later, and 343 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 150 businesses in City of Etowah, employing 2,003 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,150 age 16 and above. 299 workers commute into City of Etowah from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

793 residents both live and work in/around City of Etowah. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 12.11% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,008 drive alone, 87 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 2 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 53 residents work from home.

1,178 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 184 have associates degrees, 451 have bachelor’s degrees, and 169 hold a graduate or professional degree.

Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31