Etowah County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 103,459 people, with a population density of about 193.38 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 535.00 square miles (1,386.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Gadsden, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Gadsden.
Geographically, Etowah County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Mountainboro 1,109 ft and its lowest point at Glencoe 0 ft. The region operates in the UTC-6.