Etowah SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Etowah summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Etowah. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around North Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Etowah is 106 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Etowah is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Etowah is $410,174.
The median income in Etowah is $72,596.
Etowah's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Etowah Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Etowah | North Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 117 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Transportation | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 105 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Etowah, NC Weather
The average high in Etowah is 66.8° and the average low is 43.4°.
There are 87.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 53.6 inches of precipitation each year with 8.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Etowah |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 43.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 87.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 53.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 8.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Etowah Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Etowah
The current population in Etowah is 7,968. The population has increased 23.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,968 | 2.6% |
| 2023 | 7,765 | 1.0% |
| 2022 | 7,689 | 3.0% |
| 2021 | 7,464 | -4.8% |
| 2020 | 7,840 | 2.4% |
| 2019 | 7,653 | 3.1% |
| 2018 | 7,420 | -2.2% |
| 2017 | 7,589 | 4.9% |
| 2016 | 7,237 | 6.5% |
| 2015 | 6,797 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 6,862 | -2.3% |
| 2013 | 7,025 | 2.3% |
| 2012 | 6,865 | -1.4% |
| 2011 | 6,966 | 7.5% |
| 2010 | 6,479 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Etowah
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Etowah is:
83.4% White with 6,646 White residents.
1.7% African American with 134 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 3 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
2.8% Other with 225 Other residents.
2.2% Two Or More with 173 Two Or More residents.
9.9% Hispanic with 787 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Etowah | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.4% | 60.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.7% | 20.0% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.2% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 9.9% | 11.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Etowah
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Etowah is 47.8% female with 3,806 female residents.
Etowah is 52.2% male with 4,161 male residents.
| Gender | Etowah | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.2% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Etowah for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Etowah completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Etowah completed 9-12th grade.
24.0% of adults in Etowah completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Etowah completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Etowah completed associate's degree.
22.0% of adults in Etowah completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Etowah completed master's degree.
5.0% of adults in Etowah completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Etowah completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Etowah | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Etowah, North Carolina
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4.1% of households in Etowah earn Less than $10,000.
3.2% of households in Etowah earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.5% of households in Etowah earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.1% of households in Etowah earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.0% of households in Etowah earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.4% of households in Etowah earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.2% of households in Etowah earn $75,000 to $99,999.
23.6% of households in Etowah earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.5% of households in Etowah earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.3% of households in Etowah earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Etowah | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.1% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.2% | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.5% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.1% | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.0% | 11.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.4% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.2% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.6% | 16.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.5% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.3% | 10.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
