Alabama · Dekalb County

Collinsville Authority

Population

1,781

Median income

$31,652

Median age

49

Figures from U.S. Census ACS — each figure links to its source query.

Collinsville is a lower-income small town of 1,781 with home prices 3.6× below the Alabama median.

With 1,781 residents, Collinsville sits in Cherokee County, Alabama as a small civic unit. Households here earn a median of $31,652, placing the city in the lower income tier of Alabama.

Definition and scope

Located in Cherokee County, Alabama, Collinsville operates within Alabama's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 104.

Who lives here

Collinsville has approximately 1,781 residents. The median age is 49.1 years. Roughly 62% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $59,000.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 38.9%
• Black or African American: 9.7%
• Hispanic or Latino: 49.3%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Collinsville is $31,652. Poverty rate stands at 26.0%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.0%. Educational attainment: 6.7% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Collinsville:

• Public schools: 1
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Collinsville is Flying BK Ranch Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Cherokee County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Anniston, Alabama.

Geography and climate

Collinsville sits at an elevation of 749 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 8a.

References

• Alabama State Authority — state-level reference for Alabama.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.