Rainbow City Overview

Rainbow City is a city in Etowah County, Alabama,25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were
United States. It is part of the 'Gadsden, Alabama65 years of age or older. The median age was 39
Metropolitan Statistical Area'. At the 2000 census theyears. For every 100 females there were 89.9 males.
population was 8,428. It is the birthplace of the formerFor every 100 females age 18 and over, there were
University of Alabama star quarterback, Brodie Croyle.87.2 males.
Rainbow City is also the birthplace of funny womanThe median income for a household in the city was
Becky Hagedorn who is currently a staff member for$40,216, and the median income for a family was
the Late Show with David Letterman.$50,844. Males had a median income of $38,278
Geographyversus $26,483 for females. The per capita income
Location of Rainbow City, Alabamafor the city was $20,860. About 6.9% of families and
Rainbow City is located at 33°56'38”N,8.4% of the population were below the poverty line,
86°3'42”W (33.943964, -86.061546)GR1.including 9.7% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has athose age 65 or over.
total area of 65.6 km2 (25.3 mi2). 65.1 km2 (25.1 mi2) ofRainbow City is located in the Southern portion of
it is land and 0.4 km2 (0.2 mi2) of it (0.67%) is water.Etowah County. It is conveniently located to major
DemographicsState Highways and Interstate Highways. We are one
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 8,428of the fastest growing cities in the state, both in
people, 3,586 households, and 2,517 families residing inindustry and residential. With various forms of
the city. The population density was 129.5/km2 (335.3recreation, such as parks, recreation center, track, and
mi2). There were 3,824 housing units at an averageboating, and convenience to major shopping centers, it
density of 58.8/km2 (152.1/mi2). The racial makeup ofis no wonder that people are choosing to relocate in
the city was 93.09% White, 3.51% Black or African“The City of Rainbows”.
American, 0.34% Native American, 1.45% Asian, 0.51%Rainbow City is a fully contained municipality. From the
from other races, and 1.09% from two or more races.full-time Police and Fire Departments, to Animal Control.
1.45% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of anyWe have professional people who are trained to
race.assist you whenever possible.
There were 3,586 households out of which 30.6% hadRainbow City is home to the finest schools in the area,
children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9%and has been growing rapidly with students from all
were married couples living together, 11.0% had aaround Etowah County.
female householder with no husband present, andThe community is very proud of John S. Jones Elem.
29.8% were non-families. 27.0% of all households werefor being selected as a “Blue Ribbon
made up of individuals and 10.6% had someone livingSchool” by the National Dept. of Education.
alone who was 65 years of age or older. TheJohn S. Jones Elementary School and Rainbow Middle
average household size was 2.35 and the averageSchool are part of the Etowah Co. School System.
family size was 2.84.These schools feed into Southside High School.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.0%(Across the river in neighboring Southside)
under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from