Etowah County
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- Population
- 103,105
- Area
- 535.11 sq mi (1,385.92 km²), 13.52 sq mi water
- Median age
- 41.7
- Households
- 39,411
- Persons per household
- 2.6
- Median household income
- $54,563
- Median house value
- $167,100
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Local News
Arts Corner: Southside Public Library hosts assortment of local authors for its Author and Book Festival
By Caylie Moore, Features Editor On Saturday, Sept. 19, Southside Public Library hosted its first Author and Book Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to celebrate Alabaman authors and their endeavors in writing and publication. Featuring over 20 authors specialized in a wide range of…
Arts Corner Gallery: Theatre of Gadsden presents Sweeney Todd
In Sept. 2026, the Theatre of Gadsden presented Sweeney Todd.
More alike than unalike
By Tabitha Bozeman During National Hispanic Heritage Month 2026, which takes place from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, I have questions flooding my mind. Most importantly: Who are we? As humans, I mean? As members of this community? I have read so much literature through the years and so…
A mechanic’s remarkable work
By Danny Crownover [The Vagabond] During the First World War, a photograph of a miniature locomotive circulated widely and attracted much local attention. Many mechanical engineers across the state regarded it as a remarkable achievement. It was built by Jack Marshall, a…
Gallery for 9-25-26: West End vs. Sardis football game
The West End Patriots outplayed the Sardis Lions on the football field Friday with an ending score of 34-12. This win gave the Patriots a 2-3 record for week 6, and marked its second consecutive win after its first three games of the season. The Patriots will face off against…