Guntersville, AL is a small city situated in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains with a population of 17,035 and a population density of 138 people per square mile. The city is located on the banks of Lake Guntersville, making it an ideal location for year-round outdoor activities such as swimming, fishing, boating, camping, and hiking. There are several local businesses that make Guntersville their home including The Boathouse Marina Bar & Grill and Dockside Bar & Grill which offer waterfront dining and live music. Other organizations in the area include the Marshall County Arts Council which hosts regular concerts and art exhibitions, and the Guntersville Chamber of Commerce which promotes local businesses as well as tourism. Throughout the year there are also many local sporting events such as high school football games at J.O. Johnson High School and college baseball games at Wallace State Community College in Hanceville.
The population in Guntersville (zip 35976) is 17,035. There are 133 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Guntersville (zip 35976) is 45.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Guntersville (zip 35976) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Guntersville (zip 35976)
- 54.7% are married
- 14.5% are divorced
- 23.8% are married with children
- 11.5% have children, but are single
Race in Guntersville (zip 35976)
- 88.1% are White
- 6.2% are Black
- 1.3% are Asian
- 0.9% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander