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Muscle Shoals, AL

Founded 1923Colbert CountyElev. 152 m
Population
16,670
Median home
$198,300
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
7
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Muscle Shoals

Muscle Shoals is home to roughly 16,670 residents. Muscle Shoals was founded in 1923 and sits in Colbert County. The median age is 37.2 and the median household income is $70,927. Homes carry a median value of $198,300, and about 69% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (77.1%). Around 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 21 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
16,670
Median age
37.2
Median household income
$70,927
Per-capita income
$36,427
Poverty rate
10.4%
High-school grad or higher
90.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
Unemployment
2.4%
Avg. commute
20.7 min
Work from home
13.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White77.1%
Hispanic or Latino4.9%
Black13.3%
Asian1.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts41.9%
Sales & office18.8%
Service18.5%
Production, transportation & material moving14.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$198,300
Median gross rent
$939/mo
Owner-occupied
68.8%
Median year built
1990
Households
6,698
Avg. household size
2.47

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Muscle Shoals has 7 public schools — 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading62%
Math72%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Muscle Shoals Career AcademyHighGrades 9–12
Muscle Shoals High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Muscle Shoals Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Highland Park Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 1–2
Howell Graves PreschoolElementary
McBride Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 3–5
Webster Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 1–2

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime30% below national
Muscle Shoals271
Alabama405
United States386
↑ 502% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime46% above national
Muscle Shoals2,850
Alabama1,765
United States1,952
↑ 300% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Muscle Shoals Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Muscle Shoals.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Colbert County
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Muscle Shoals is in Colbert County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Muscle Shoals was founded in 1923 and sits in Colbert County. Elevation ~152 m.

Map of Muscle Shoals
Muscle Shoals, AL
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Nearby cities
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Registered sex offenders in Muscle Shoals, AL (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Muscle Shoals, Alabama.

Angela Paige Martin, 42
Muscle Shoals · Colbert County · 35661
AKA Zach Ryan, Braxton Gwinn
William Clifton Hall, 43
Muscle Shoals · Colbert County · 35661

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Muscle Shoals — frequently asked

What is the population of Muscle Shoals, Alabama?
Muscle Shoals has a population of about 16,670, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Muscle Shoals?
The median home value in Muscle Shoals is $198,300, and the median gross rent is $939/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Muscle Shoals safe? What is the crime rate?
Muscle Shoals Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 271 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Muscle Shoals face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Colbert County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including lightning, strong wind, cold wave.
How many schools are in Muscle Shoals?
Muscle Shoals has 7 public schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Muscle Shoals?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Muscle Shoals. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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