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{{short description|City in Alabama, United States}}
{{short description|City in Alabama, United States}}
{{More citations needed|date=September 2021}}
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|official_name = Guntersville, Alabama
|official_name = Guntersville, Alabama
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|map_caption = Location in Marshall County, Alabama
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|leader_name = Leigh Dollar<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mayor & Council {{!}} City of Guntersville, AL |url=https://guntersvilleal.org/mayor-council/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201128052353/https://guntersvilleal.org/mayor-council/ |archive-date=Nov 28, 2020 |access-date=2021-04-13 |website=guntersvilleal.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Cagle |first=Joe |date=Nov 7, 2020 |title=New mayor, council sworn in |url=https://www.advertisergleam.com/new-mayor-council-sworn-in/article_00a0d40d-0f87-5e4b-81b5-fad40022214d.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201107164127/https://www.advertisergleam.com/new-mayor-council-sworn-in/article_00a0d40d-0f87-5e4b-81b5-fad40022214d.html |archive-date=Nov 7, 2020 |access-date=2021-04-13 |website=The Advertiser-Gleam |language=en}}</ref>
|leader_name = Leigh Dollar<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mayor & Council {{!}} City of Guntersville, AL |url=https://guntersvilleal.org/mayor-council/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201128052353/https://guntersvilleal.org/mayor-council/ |archive-date=November 28, 2020 |access-date=April 13, 2021 |website=guntersvilleal.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Cagle |first=Joe |date=November 7, 2020 |title=New mayor, council sworn in |url=https://www.advertisergleam.com/new-mayor-council-sworn-in/article_00a0d40d-0f87-5e4b-81b5-fad40022214d.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201107164127/https://www.advertisergleam.com/new-mayor-council-sworn-in/article_00a0d40d-0f87-5e4b-81b5-fad40022214d.html |archive-date=November 7, 2020 |access-date=April 13, 2021 |website=The Advertiser-Gleam |language=en}}</ref>
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|population_as_of = [[2020 United States Census|2020]]
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|population_density_sq_mi = 333.65
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|area_code = [[Area code 256|256]]
|area_code = [[Area code 256|256]]
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'''Guntersville''' (previously known as Gunter's Ferry and later Gunter's Landing) is a city and the [[county seat]] of [[Marshall County, Alabama|Marshall County]], [[Alabama]], United States. At the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], the population of the city was 8,197. Guntersville is located in a [[HUBZone]] as identified by the [[U.S. Small Business Administration]] (SBA).


'''Guntersville''' (previously known as Gunter's Ferry and later Gunter's Landing) is a city and the [[county seat]] of [[Marshall County, Alabama|Marshall County]], [[Alabama]], United States. At the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the city was 8,553.<ref name="Census 2020"/> Guntersville is located in a [[HUBZone]] as identified by the [[U.S. Small Business Administration]] (SBA).
==Geography==
Guntersville is located at {{coord|34|20|54|N|86|17|40|W|type:city}} (34.348197, −86.294523).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>

According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|109.9|km2|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|65.8|km2|order=flip}} is land and {{convert|44.1|km2|order=flip}}, or 40.14%, is water.<ref>{{Cite web| url=https://www.census.gov| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Guntersville city, Alabama| publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]| access-date=June 4, 2012}}</ref>

Guntersville is located at the southernmost point of the [[Tennessee River]] on [[Lake Guntersville]], formed by the [[Guntersville Dam]] (built by the [[Tennessee Valley Authority]]). Geologically, the lake occupies a southern extension of [[Sequatchie Valley]], which continues south as Browns Valley.


==History==
==History==
Guntersville was founded by John Gunter (1765–1835), the great-grandfather of American humorist [[Will Rogers]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Roylance|first=Frank D.|title=A family tree's American tale|url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-2001-03-11-0103100129-story.html|access-date=2021-09-02|website=baltimoresun.com|language=en-US}}</ref> Gunter's own great-great-grandfather, of Welsh-English descent, had emigrated to the New World in 1644. Gunter was the wealthy owner of a [[salt mine]] in the early 19th century. In order to obtain more land to mine, Gunter struck a deal with the [[Cherokee]] tribe that inhabited the area to use in his household as servants. As part of the deal, Gunter married the daughter (Ghe-No-He-Li, aka Katy and Cathrine) of the tribe's chief (Chief Bushyhead of the Paint Clan) and agreed to give salt to the tribe. A town sprung up next to the mine and was named after Gunter. The town of Guntersville puts on a festival every July to celebrate [[Will Rogers]], which involves many activities which were of interest to Rogers. {{citation needed|date=September 2021}}
Guntersville was founded by John Gunter (1765–1835), the great-grandfather of American humorist [[Will Rogers]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Roylance|first=Frank D.|title=A family tree's American tale|url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-2001-03-11-0103100129-story.html|access-date=September 2, 2021|website=The Baltimore Sun |date=March 11, 2001 |language=en-US}}</ref> Gunter's own great-great-grandfather, of Welsh-English descent, had emigrated to the New World in 1644. Gunter was the wealthy owner of a [[salt mine]] in the early 19th century. In order to obtain more land to mine, Gunter struck a deal with the [[Cherokee]] tribe that inhabited the area to use in his household as servants. As part of the deal, Gunter married the daughter (Ghe-No-He-Li, aka Katy and Cathrine) of the tribe's chief (Chief Bushyhead of the Paint Clan) and agreed to give salt to the tribe. A town sprung up next to the mine and was named after Gunter. The town of Guntersville puts on a festival every July to celebrate Will Rogers, which involves many activities which were of interest to Rogers.{{citation needed|date=September 2021}}


Initially incorporated as Gunter's Landing in 1848, it won the contest to become county seat from [[Warrenton, Alabama|Warrenton]] (which had been the seat since 1841). It formally changed its name to Guntersville in 1854.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/h-2531|title=Guntersville}}</ref>
Initially incorporated as "Gunter's Landing" in 1848, it won the contest to become county seat from [[Warrenton, Alabama|Warrenton]] (which had been the seat since 1841). It formally changed its name to Guntersville in 1854.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/h-2531|title=Guntersville}}</ref>


The [[United States Navy]] began operating a fleet of [[gunboat]]s on the Tennessee River in late 1864. [[Confederate States of America|Confederate]] troops mounted a spirited defense of the river from Guntersville. In January 1865, the [[USS General Grant|USS ''General Grant'']] attempted to destroy the town in retaliation.<ref>{{cite book |last=Miller |first=Francis Trevelyan |title =The Photographic History of The Civil War |publisher =Castle Books |volume =Six: The Navies |date =1957 |location =New York |page =233 }}</ref>
The [[United States Navy]] began operating a fleet of [[gunboat]]s on the Tennessee River in late 1864. [[Confederate States of America|Confederate]] troops mounted a spirited defense of the river from Guntersville. In January 1865, the [[USS General Grant|USS ''General Grant'']] attempted to destroy the town in retaliation.<ref>{{cite book |last=Miller |first=Francis Trevelyan |title =The Photographic History of The Civil War |publisher =Castle Books |volume =Six: The Navies |date =1957 |location =New York |page =233 }}</ref>
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For much of the 20th century, the economy of Guntersville revolved around cotton processing, especially with the [[Saratoga Victory Mill]].
For much of the 20th century, the economy of Guntersville revolved around cotton processing, especially with the [[Saratoga Victory Mill]].


==Geography==
Guntersville sits on a 69,100-acre lake, [[Lake Guntersville]], which is the biggest lake in [[Alabama]].<ref name="outdoor">{{cite web |title=Lake Guntersville |url=https://www.outdooralabama.com/reservoirs/lake-guntersville |website=Outdoor Alabama |publisher=Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources |access-date=4 October 2021}}</ref> The lake is maintained and managed by the [[Tennessee Valley Authority]]. The 2014 [[Bassmaster Classic]] was held on Lake Guntersville.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sargeant|first=Frank|last2=Times|first2=The Huntsville|date=2014-02-24|title=Randy Howell of Springville wins 2014 Bassmaster Classic (photos)|url=https://www.al.com/sports/2014/02/randy_howell_of_springdale_win.html|access-date=2021-09-02|website=al|language=en}}</ref>
Guntersville is located in central Marshall County at {{coord|34|20|54|N|86|17|40|W|region:US-AL_type:city}} (34.348197, −86.294523).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> [[U.S. Route 431]] (Gunter Avenue and Blount Avenue) is the main road through the city, leading northwest {{convert|37|mi}} to [[Huntsville, Alabama|Huntsville]], and southeast {{Convert|10|mi|0}} to [[Albertville, Alabama|Albertville]]. [[Gadsden, Alabama|Gadsden]] is {{convert|36|mi}} to the southeast via US 431.


According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], the city of Guntersville has a total area of {{convert|110.6|km2|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|66.4|km2|order=flip}} are land and {{convert|44.2|km2|order=flip}}, or 40.0%, are water.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2021"/> Guntersville is located at the southernmost point of the [[Tennessee River]] on [[Lake Guntersville]], formed by the [[Guntersville Dam]] (built by the [[Tennessee Valley Authority]]). Geologically, the lake occupies a southern extension of the [[Sequatchie Valley]], which continues south as Browns Valley.
Guntersville has one school system in the town which is made up of four schools; Guntersville Elementary School (Kindergarten-2nd grade), Cherokee Elementary School (3rd–5th grade), Guntersville Middle School (6th–8th grade), and Guntersville High School (9th–12th grade). In 2006 Guntersville High School won the 4A football state championship, which is the only football state championship recorded by a school in [[Marshall County, Alabama|Marshall County]], [[Alabama]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=AHSAA {{!}} 2006 Fooball Bracket - Class 4A|url=http://dnn.ahsaa.com/Sports/IndividualSports/Football/History/PlayoffResults/2006PlayoffResults/2006FooballBracketClass4A/tabid/1234/Default.aspx|access-date=2021-09-02|website=dnn.ahsaa.com}}</ref>


===Climate===
The current mayor is Leigh Dollar, the daughter of a previous mayor, and the first female to hold mayor's office in Guntersville.
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|Jan record high F = 78
Guntersville was the last place in which [[Ricky Nelson]] ever performed as a singer. His last performance was at PJ's Alley in Guntersville on Monday, December 30, 1985. His private plane departed Guntersville the next day, New Year's Eve, and crashed near [[DeKalb, Texas]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Editors|first=History com|title=Rick Nelson dies in a plane crash|url=https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/rick-nelson-dies-in-a-plane-crash|access-date=2021-09-02|website=HISTORY|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-01-19|title=Guntersville musician to be reunited with Ricky Nelson's sons after being reunited with long-lost mementos (Mark McCarter)|url=https://www.al.com/breaking/2013/01/guntersville_musician_to_be_re.html|access-date=2021-09-02|website=al|language=en}}</ref>
|Feb record high F = 82
|Mar record high F = 88
|Apr record high F = 94
|May record high F = 99
|Jun record high F = 103
|Jul record high F = 106
|Aug record high F = 105
|Sep record high F = 102
|Oct record high F = 99
|Nov record high F = 87
|Dec record high F = 78


|Jan avg record high F = 69.1
In ''[[Hunting Mister Heartbreak: A Discovery of America]]'', the British author [[Jonathan Raban]] becomes a temporary resident of the city, to which he takes a liking in his conservative persona as John Rayburn. He is aware, however, that were his real views known the people of Guntersville might have been less welcoming.
|Feb avg record high F = 72.7
|Mar avg record high F = 79.2
|Apr avg record high F = 84.2
|May avg record high F = 88.8
|Jun avg record high F = 93.6
|Jul avg record high F = 95.6
|Aug avg record high F = 95.7
|Sep avg record high F = 92.8
|Oct avg record high F = 85.6
|Nov avg record high F = 77.0
|Dec avg record high F = 70.0
|year avg record high F = 97.3


<!-- Average high temperatures -->
{{blockquote|Scratch John Rayburn, and he'd confess my own thoughts on politics, books, religion − thoughts that wouldn't wash in Guntersville.|<ref>{{cite book|last=Raban|first=Jonathan|title=Hunting Mister Heartbreak|year=1991|publisher=HarperCollins|location=New York|isbn=0060182091|pages=[https://archive.org/details/huntingmisterhea00raba/page/218 218]|url-access=registration|url=https://archive.org/details/huntingmisterhea00raba/page/218}}</ref>}}
| Jan high F =50.4
| Feb high F =54.8
| Mar high F =63.3
| Apr high F =71.9
| May high F =79.5
| Jun high F =86.1
| Jul high F =88.9
| Aug high F =88.7
| Sep high F =83.9
| Oct high F =73.6
| Nov high F =62.0
| Dec high F =53.3
<!-- Mean daily temperature -->
| Jan mean F =41.8
| Feb mean F =45.3
| Mar mean F =53.0
| Apr mean F =61.2
| May mean F =69.6
| Jun mean F =77.1
| Jul mean F =80.3
| Aug mean F =79.9
| Sep mean F =74.7
| Oct mean F =63.5
| Nov mean F =52.1
| Dec mean F =44.8
<!-- Average low temperatures -->
| Jan low F =33.1
| Feb low F =35.8
| Mar low F =42.8
| Apr low F =50.4
| May low F =59.7
| Jun low F =68.1
| Jul low F =71.6
| Aug low F =71.1
| Sep low F =65.4
| Oct low F =53.5
| Nov low F =42.3
| Dec low F =36.3

|Jan avg record low F = 15.9
|Feb avg record low F = 20.9
|Mar avg record low F = 26.4
|Apr avg record low F = 35.5
|May avg record low F = 45.8
|Jun avg record low F = 59.4
|Jul avg record low F = 64.8
|Aug avg record low F = 63.5
|Sep avg record low F = 52.6
|Oct avg record low F = 37.8
|Nov avg record low F = 27.9
|Dec avg record low F = 22.3
|year avg record low F = 14.1

|Jan record low F = -11
|Feb record low F = -2
|Mar record low F = 11
|Apr record low F = 25
|May record low F = 36
|Jun record low F = 44
|Jul record low F = 48
|Aug record low F = 48
|Sep record low F = 38
|Oct record low F = 26
|Nov record low F = 7
|Dec record low F = -2

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| Jan precipitation inch =5.31
| Feb precipitation inch =5.40
| Mar precipitation inch =5.65
| Apr precipitation inch =4.99
| May precipitation inch =4.56
| Jun precipitation inch =4.73
| Jul precipitation inch =4.31
| Aug precipitation inch =4.02
| Sep precipitation inch =4.16
| Oct precipitation inch =3.48
| Nov precipitation inch =4.19
| Dec precipitation inch =5.97

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|Feb precipitation days = 12.4
|Mar precipitation days = 12.5
|Apr precipitation days = 10.7
|May precipitation days = 10.3
|Jun precipitation days = 10.9
|Jul precipitation days = 11.4
|Aug precipitation days = 9.9
|Sep precipitation days = 7.8
|Oct precipitation days = 7.7
|Nov precipitation days = 9.9
|Dec precipitation days = 12.7

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| Feb snow inch =0.5
| Mar snow inch =0.1
| Apr snow inch =0.0
| May snow inch =0.0
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| Oct snow inch =0.0
| Nov snow inch =0.0
| Dec snow inch =0.0

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|May snow days = 0.0
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|Jul snow days = 0.0
|Aug snow days = 0.0
|Sep snow days = 0.0
|Oct snow days = 0.0
|Nov snow days = 0.0
|Dec snow days = 0.1

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|url = https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/services/data/v1?dataset=normals-monthly-1991-2020&stations=USC00013573&format=pdf&dataTypes=MLY-TMAX-NORMAL,MLY-TMIN-NORMAL,MLY-TAVG-NORMAL,MLY-PRCP-NORMAL,MLY-SNOW-NORMAL
|publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
|title = U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Guntersville, AL
|access-date = March 4, 2023
}}
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|source 2 = National Weather Service<ref name = NOWData>
{{cite web
|url = https://www.weather.gov/wrh/climate?wfo=hun
|publisher = National Weather Service
|title = NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Huntsville
|access-date = March 4, 2023
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</ref>
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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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===2000 census===
At the 2000 [[census]],<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> there were 7,395 people, 3,061 households and 1,971 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was 312.7 per square mile (120.7/km{{sup|2}}). There were 3,518 housing units at an average density of 148.8 per square mile (57.4/km{{sup|2}}). The racial makeup of the city was 88.17% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 8.53% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.49% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.41% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.01% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.95% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.45% from two or more races. 2.87% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.
At the 2000 [[census]],<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> there were 7,395 people, 3,061 households and 1,971 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|312.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 3,518 housing units at an average density of {{convert|148.8|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 88.17% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 8.53% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.49% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.41% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.01% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.95% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.45% from two or more races. 2.87% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.


There were 3,061 households, of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.6% were non-families. 32.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.88.
There were 3,061 households, of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.6% were non-families. Of all households, 32.4% were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.88.


Age distribution was 22.4% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.8 males.
Age distribution was 22.4% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.8 males.
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===2010 census===
===2010 census===
At the 2010 [[census]],<ref name="2010 census">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2015-08-03|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> there were 8,197 people, 3,388 households and 2,167 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was 347.3 per square mile (133.9/km{{sup|2}}). There were 3,872 housing units at an average density of 152.4 per square mile (58.8/km{{sup|2}}). The racial makeup of the city was 85.8% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 7.8% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.5% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 1.5% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.0% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 2.5% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.9% from two or more races. 3.8% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.
At the 2010 [[census]],<ref name="2010 census">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=August 3, 2015|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> there were 8,197 people, 3,388 households and 2,167 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|347.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 3,872 housing units at an average density of {{convert|152.4|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 85.8% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 7.8% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.5% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 1.5% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.0% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 2.5% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.9% from two or more races. 3.8% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.


There were 3,388 households, of which 25.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.0% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.87.
There were 3,388 households, of which 25.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.0% were non-families. Of all households, 31.8% were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.87.


Age distribution was 21.0% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 28.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.8 males.
Age distribution was 21.0% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 28.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.8 males.


The median household income was $38,094, and the median family income was $57,610. Males had a median income of $39,063 versus $31,410 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $23,468. About 16.9% of families and 20.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 34.9% of those under age 18 and 19.1% of those age 65 or over.
The median household income was $38,094, and the median family income was $57,610. Males had a median income of $39,063 versus $31,410 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $23,468. About 16.9% of families and 20.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 34.9% of those under age 18 and 19.1% of those age 65 or over.

===2020 census===
{| class="wikitable"
|+Guntersville racial composition<ref>{{Cite web|title=Explore Census Data|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US0132416&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|access-date=December 11, 2021|website=data.census.gov}}</ref>
!Race
!Num.
!Perc.
|-
|[[White (U.S. Census)|White]] (non-Hispanic)
|6,942
|81.16%
|-
|[[African American (U.S. Census)|Black or African American]] (non-Hispanic)
|745
|8.71%
|-
|[[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]]
|34
|0.4%
|-
|[[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]]
|93
|1.09%
|-
|[[Race (United States Census)|Other/Mixed]]
|354
|4.14%
|-
|[[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]]
|385
|4.5%
|}

As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 8,553 people, 3,312 households, and 2,179 families residing in the city.

==Recreation==
Guntersville sits on the shore of {{convert|69100|acre|adj=on}} [[Guntersville Lake]], the biggest lake in [[Alabama]].<ref name="outdoor">{{cite web |title=Lake Guntersville |url=https://www.outdooralabama.com/reservoirs/lake-guntersville |website=Outdoor Alabama |publisher=Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources |access-date=October 4, 2021}}</ref> The lake is maintained and managed by the [[Tennessee Valley Authority]]. The 2014 and 2020 [[Bassmaster Classic]] were held on Guntersville Lake.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Sargeant|first1=Frank|last2=Times|first2=The Huntsville|date=February 24, 2014|title=Randy Howell of Springville wins 2014 Bassmaster Classic (photos)|url=https://www.al.com/sports/2014/02/randy_howell_of_springdale_win.html|access-date=September 2, 2021|website=al|language=en}}</ref>

==Government==
The current{{date?}} mayor is Leigh Dollar, the daughter of a previous mayor, and the first female to hold mayor's office in Guntersville.{{citation needed|date=January 2023}}

==Education==
Guntersville has one school system in the town which is made up of four schools; Guntersville Elementary School (Kindergarten-2nd grade), Cherokee Elementary School (3rd–5th grade), Guntersville Middle School (6th–8th grade), and Guntersville High School (9th–12th grade). In 2006 Guntersville High School won the 4A football state championship, which is the only football state championship recorded by a school in [[Marshall County, Alabama|Marshall County]], [[Alabama]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=AHSAA {{!}} 2006 Football Bracket - Class 4A|url=http://dnn.ahsaa.com/Sports/IndividualSports/Football/History/PlayoffResults/2006PlayoffResults/2006FooballBracketClass4A/tabid/1234/Default.aspx|access-date=September 2, 2021|website=dnn.ahsaa.com}}</ref>

==Culture==
Guntersville was the last place in which [[Ricky Nelson]] ever performed as a singer. His last performance was at PJ's Alley in Guntersville on Monday, December 30, 1985. His private plane departed Guntersville the next day, New Year's Eve, and crashed near [[DeKalb, Texas]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rick Nelson dies in a plane crash|url=https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/rick-nelson-dies-in-a-plane-crash|access-date=September 2, 2021|website=HISTORY|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=January 19, 2013|title=Guntersville musician to be reunited with Ricky Nelson's sons after being reunited with long-lost mementos (Mark McCarter)|url=https://www.al.com/breaking/2013/01/guntersville_musician_to_be_re.html|access-date=September 2, 2021|website=al|language=en}}</ref>

In ''[[Hunting Mister Heartbreak: A Discovery of America]]'', the British author [[Jonathan Raban]] becomes a temporary resident of the city, to which he takes a liking in his conservative persona as John Rayburn. He is aware, however, that were his real views known the people of Guntersville might have been less welcoming. "Scratch John Rayburn, and he'd confess my own thoughts on politics, books, religion − thoughts that wouldn't wash in Guntersville."<ref>{{cite book|last=Raban|first=Jonathan|title=Hunting Mister Heartbreak|year=1991|publisher=HarperCollins|location=New York|isbn=0060182091|pages=[https://archive.org/details/huntingmisterhea00raba/page/218 218]|url-access=registration|url=https://archive.org/details/huntingmisterhea00raba/page/218}}</ref>


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
* [[Don Fuell]], former [[Canadian Football League]] quarterback<ref>{{Cite web|title=More honors for Bentley|url=https://www.advertisergleam.com/sports/more-honors-for-bentley/article_20125490-6f2f-11e4-bf85-ff388b15b275.html|access-date=2021-09-02|website=The Advertiser-Gleam|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-02-26|title=SEC football's notable NCAA cases over the years|url=https://www.al.com/sports/2017/02/sec_footballs_notable_ncaa_cas.html|access-date=2021-09-02|website=al|language=en}}</ref>
* [[Don Fuell]], former [[Canadian Football League]] quarterback<ref>{{Cite web|title=More honors for Bentley|url=https://www.advertisergleam.com/sports/more-honors-for-bentley/article_20125490-6f2f-11e4-bf85-ff388b15b275.html|access-date=September 2, 2021|website=The Advertiser-Gleam|date=November 18, 2014 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=February 26, 2017|title=SEC football's notable NCAA cases over the years|url=https://www.al.com/sports/2017/02/sec_footballs_notable_ncaa_cas.html|access-date=September 2, 2021|website=al|language=en}}</ref>
* [[Mississippi Bill Harris|"Mississippi" Bill Harris]], entrepreneur<ref>{{Citation|title=Mississippi Bill Harris Guntersville, Alabama|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFBlrQzT0GI|language=en|access-date=2021-09-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=The Last Long River Trip of Mississippi Bill Harris|url=https://www.advertisergleam.com/news/the-last-long-river-trip-of-mississippi-bill-harris/article_556fca73-536e-5ead-bd53-4b4920082295.html|access-date=2021-09-02|website=The Advertiser-Gleam|language=en}}</ref>
* [[Mississippi Bill Harris|"Mississippi" Bill Harris]], entrepreneur<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Last Long River Trip of Mississippi Bill Harris|url=https://www.advertisergleam.com/news/the-last-long-river-trip-of-mississippi-bill-harris/article_556fca73-536e-5ead-bd53-4b4920082295.html|access-date=September 2, 2021|website=The Advertiser-Gleam|date=August 9, 2017 |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Jon Jefferson]], documentary filmmaker and author<ref>{{Cite web|last=Martin|first=Ann Marie|date=2012-04-29|title=Jefferson Bass writing team will visit Huntsville library to discuss new novel, 'The Inquisitor's Key'|url=https://www.al.com/living/2012/04/jefferson_bass_writing_team_wi.html|access-date=2021-09-02|website=al|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Jon Jefferson|url=http://www.harpercollinsspeakersbureau.com/speaker/jon-jefferson/|access-date=2021-09-02|website=HarperCollins Speakers Bureau|language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Jon Jefferson]], documentary filmmaker and author<ref>{{Cite web|last=Martin|first=Ann Marie|date=April 29, 2012|title=Jefferson Bass writing team will visit Huntsville library to discuss new novel, 'The Inquisitor's Key'|url=https://www.al.com/living/2012/04/jefferson_bass_writing_team_wi.html|access-date=September 2, 2021|website=al|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Jon Jefferson|url=http://www.harpercollinsspeakersbureau.com/speaker/jon-jefferson/|access-date=September 2, 2021|website=HarperCollins Speakers Bureau|language=en-US|archive-date=July 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210728124322/https://www.harpercollinsspeakersbureau.com/speaker/jon-jefferson/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* [[M. E. Lazarus]], [[American individualist anarchist]]{{Citation needed|date=September 2021}}
* [[M. E. Lazarus]], [[American individualist anarchist]]
*[[Jeffrey McLaughlin (politician)|Jeffrey McLaughlin]], former Member of the Alabama Legislature from the 27th district
* [[Jeffrey McLaughlin (politician)|Jeffrey McLaughlin]], former member of the Alabama Legislature from the 27th district
*[[Jeanette Scissum]], NASA sunspot predictor<ref>{{Cite web|last=McGregor|first=Cindy|title=Grew up during segregation and made it to NASA|url=https://www.advertisergleam.com/news/grew-up-during-segregation-and-made-it-to-nasa/article_158b9fc6-cfe0-5e18-83c9-db3c4bbd1c21.html|access-date=2021-09-02|website=The Advertiser-Gleam|language=en}}</ref>
* [[Jeanette Scissum]], NASA sunspot predictor<ref>{{Cite web|last=McGregor|first=Cindy|title=Grew up during segregation and made it to NASA|url=https://www.advertisergleam.com/news/grew-up-during-segregation-and-made-it-to-nasa/article_158b9fc6-cfe0-5e18-83c9-db3c4bbd1c21.html|access-date=September 2, 2021|website=The Advertiser-Gleam|date=March 11, 2017 |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Willard Scissum]], former [[offensive tackle]] for the [[Washington Redskins]] and associate head football coach of [[Savannah State University]]{{Citation needed|date=September 2021}}
* [[Willard Scissum]], former [[offensive tackle]] for the [[Washington Redskins]] and coach at [[Savannah State University]]
* [[Joe Starnes]], [[U.S. Representative]] from 1935 to 1945<ref>{{Cite web|title=STARNES, Joe {{!}} US House of Representatives: History, Art & Archives|url=https://history.house.gov/People/Listing/S/STARNES,-Joe-(S000816)/|access-date=2021-09-02|website=history.house.gov|language=en}}</ref>
* [[Joe Starnes]], [[U.S. House of Representatives|congressman]] from 1935 to 1945<ref>{{Cite web|title=STARNES, Joe {{!}} US House of Representatives: History, Art & Archives|url=https://history.house.gov/People/Listing/S/STARNES,-Joe-(S000816)/|access-date=September 2, 2021|website=history.house.gov|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Conrad Thompson]], podcast host<ref>{{Cite web|date=2017-11-15|title=How Conrad Thompson became a wrestling podcasting mogul|url=https://www.al.com/entertainment/2017/11/how_alabamas_conrad_thompson_b.html|access-date=2021-09-02|website=al|language=en}}</ref>
*[[Conrad Thompson]], podcast host<ref>{{Cite web|date=November 15, 2017|title=How Conrad Thompson became a wrestling podcasting mogul|url=https://www.al.com/entertainment/2017/11/how_alabamas_conrad_thompson_b.html|access-date=September 2, 2021|website=al|language=en}}</ref>
* [[Pat Upton (singer)|Pat Upton]], former lead singer and songwriter with [[Spiral Starecase]] ("[[More Today Than Yesterday]]", 1969)<ref>{{Cite web|author=Staff REPORTS|title=Guntersville deems Oct. 12 as Pat Upton Day|url=http://www.sandmountainreporter.com/free_share/article_25565ab0-e544-11e9-b67e-d721581aebae.html|access-date=2021-09-02|website=sandmountainreporter.com|language=en}}</ref>
* [[Pat Upton (singer)|Pat Upton]], former lead singer and songwriter with [[Spiral Starecase]]<ref>{{Cite web|author=Staff REPORTS|title=Guntersville deems Oct. 12 as Pat Upton Day|url=http://www.sandmountainreporter.com/free_share/article_25565ab0-e544-11e9-b67e-d721581aebae.html|access-date=September 2, 2021|website=sandmountainreporter.com|date=October 2, 2019 |language=en}}</ref>
* [[John Allan Wyeth]], surgeon, soldier and author


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.guntersvilleal.org/index.php City of Guntersville official website]
* {{Official website|www.guntersvilleal.org}}
* [http://www.lakeguntersville.org Lake Guntersville Chamber of Commerce]
* [http://www.lakeguntersville.org Lake Guntersville Chamber of Commerce]
* [http://www.marshallteam.org Marshall County Economic Development Council]
* [http://www.marshallteam.org Marshall County Economic Development Council]

* [http://www.marshallcountycvb.com/ Marshall County Convention and Visitors Bureau]
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[[Category:Cities in Alabama]]
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[[Category:Huntsville-Decatur-Albertville, AL Combined Statistical Area]]
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Guntersville, Alabama
City
Location in Marshall County, Alabama
Location in Marshall County, Alabama
Coordinates: 34°20′53″N 86°17′40″W / 34.34806°N 86.29444°W / 34.34806; -86.29444
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyMarshall
Government
 • MayorLeigh Dollar[1][2]
Area
[3]
 • Total42.70 sq mi (110.59 km2)
 • Land25.64 sq mi (66.39 km2)
 • Water17.06 sq mi (44.19 km2)
Elevation
[4]
607 ft (185 m)
Population
 (2020)[5]
 • Total8,553
 • Density333.65/sq mi (128.82/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
35976
Area code256
FIPS code01-32416
GNIS feature ID2403774[4]
Websiteguntersvilleal.org

Guntersville (previously known as Gunter's Ferry and later Gunter's Landing) is a city and the county seat of Marshall County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census, the population of the city was 8,553.[5] Guntersville is located in a HUBZone as identified by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

History

Guntersville was founded by John Gunter (1765–1835), the great-grandfather of American humorist Will Rogers.[6] Gunter's own great-great-grandfather, of Welsh-English descent, had emigrated to the New World in 1644. Gunter was the wealthy owner of a salt mine in the early 19th century. In order to obtain more land to mine, Gunter struck a deal with the Cherokee tribe that inhabited the area to use in his household as servants. As part of the deal, Gunter married the daughter (Ghe-No-He-Li, aka Katy and Cathrine) of the tribe's chief (Chief Bushyhead of the Paint Clan) and agreed to give salt to the tribe. A town sprung up next to the mine and was named after Gunter. The town of Guntersville puts on a festival every July to celebrate Will Rogers, which involves many activities which were of interest to Rogers.[citation needed]

Initially incorporated as "Gunter's Landing" in 1848, it won the contest to become county seat from Warrenton (which had been the seat since 1841). It formally changed its name to Guntersville in 1854.[7]

The United States Navy began operating a fleet of gunboats on the Tennessee River in late 1864. Confederate troops mounted a spirited defense of the river from Guntersville. In January 1865, the USS General Grant attempted to destroy the town in retaliation.[8]

For much of the 20th century, the economy of Guntersville revolved around cotton processing, especially with the Saratoga Victory Mill.

Geography

Guntersville is located in central Marshall County at 34°20′54″N 86°17′40″W / 34.34833°N 86.29444°W / 34.34833; -86.29444 (34.348197, −86.294523).[9] U.S. Route 431 (Gunter Avenue and Blount Avenue) is the main road through the city, leading northwest 37 miles (60 km) to Huntsville, and southeast 10 miles (16 km) to Albertville. Gadsden is 36 miles (58 km) to the southeast via US 431.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city of Guntersville has a total area of 42.7 square miles (110.6 km2), of which 25.6 square miles (66.4 km2) are land and 17.1 square miles (44.2 km2), or 40.0%, are water.[3] Guntersville is located at the southernmost point of the Tennessee River on Lake Guntersville, formed by the Guntersville Dam (built by the Tennessee Valley Authority). Geologically, the lake occupies a southern extension of the Sequatchie Valley, which continues south as Browns Valley.

Climate

Climate data for Guntersville, Alabama, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1910–present
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 78
(26) 		82
(28) 		88
(31) 		94
(34) 		99
(37) 		103
(39) 		106
(41) 		105
(41) 		102
(39) 		99
(37) 		87
(31) 		78
(26) 		106
(41)
Mean maximum °F (°C) 69.1
(20.6) 		72.7
(22.6) 		79.2
(26.2) 		84.2
(29.0) 		88.8
(31.6) 		93.6
(34.2) 		95.6
(35.3) 		95.7
(35.4) 		92.8
(33.8) 		85.6
(29.8) 		77.0
(25.0) 		70.0
(21.1) 		97.3
(36.3)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 50.4
(10.2) 		54.8
(12.7) 		63.3
(17.4) 		71.9
(22.2) 		79.5
(26.4) 		86.1
(30.1) 		88.9
(31.6) 		88.7
(31.5) 		83.9
(28.8) 		73.6
(23.1) 		62.0
(16.7) 		53.3
(11.8) 		71.4
(21.9)
Daily mean °F (°C) 41.8
(5.4) 		45.3
(7.4) 		53.0
(11.7) 		61.2
(16.2) 		69.6
(20.9) 		77.1
(25.1) 		80.3
(26.8) 		79.9
(26.6) 		74.7
(23.7) 		63.5
(17.5) 		52.1
(11.2) 		44.8
(7.1) 		61.9
(16.6)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 33.1
(0.6) 		35.8
(2.1) 		42.8
(6.0) 		50.4
(10.2) 		59.7
(15.4) 		68.1
(20.1) 		71.6
(22.0) 		71.1
(21.7) 		65.4
(18.6) 		53.5
(11.9) 		42.3
(5.7) 		36.3
(2.4) 		52.5
(11.4)
Mean minimum °F (°C) 15.9
(−8.9) 		20.9
(−6.2) 		26.4
(−3.1) 		35.5
(1.9) 		45.8
(7.7) 		59.4
(15.2) 		64.8
(18.2) 		63.5
(17.5) 		52.6
(11.4) 		37.8
(3.2) 		27.9
(−2.3) 		22.3
(−5.4) 		14.1
(−9.9)
Record low °F (°C) −11
(−24) 		−2
(−19) 		11
(−12) 		25
(−4) 		36
(2) 		44
(7) 		48
(9) 		48
(9) 		38
(3) 		26
(−3) 		7
(−14) 		−2
(−19) 		−11
(−24)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 5.31
(135) 		5.40
(137) 		5.65
(144) 		4.99
(127) 		4.56
(116) 		4.73
(120) 		4.31
(109) 		4.02
(102) 		4.16
(106) 		3.48
(88) 		4.19
(106) 		5.97
(152) 		56.77
(1,442)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 0.1
(0.25) 		0.5
(1.3) 		0.1
(0.25) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.7
(1.8)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 11.9 12.4 12.5 10.7 10.3 10.9 11.4 9.9 7.8 7.7 9.9 12.7 128.1
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.6
Source 1: NOAA[10]
Source 2: National Weather Service[11]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1870244—
188032533.2%
189047144.9%
190061831.2%
19101,14585.3%
19201,90966.7%
19302,82648.0%
19404,39855.6%
19505,25319.4%
19606,59225.5%
19706,491−1.5%
19807,0418.5%
19907,0380.0%
20007,3955.1%
20108,19710.8%
20208,5534.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[12]
2013 Estimate[13]

2000 census

At the 2000 census,[14] there were 7,395 people, 3,061 households and 1,971 families living in the city. The population density was 312.7 inhabitants per square mile (120.7/km2). There were 3,518 housing units at an average density of 148.8 per square mile (57.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 88.17% White, 8.53% Black or African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.95% from other races, and 1.45% from two or more races. 2.87% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 3,061 households, of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.6% were non-families. Of all households, 32.4% were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.88.

Age distribution was 22.4% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.8 males.

The median household income was $29,882, and the median family income was $39,464. Males had a median income of $36,175 versus $20,480 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,503. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 16.3% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

At the 2010 census,[15] there were 8,197 people, 3,388 households and 2,167 families living in the city. The population density was 347.3 inhabitants per square mile (134.1/km2). There were 3,872 housing units at an average density of 152.4 per square mile (58.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 85.8% White, 7.8% Black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.5% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 2.5% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. 3.8% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 3,388 households, of which 25.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.0% were non-families. Of all households, 31.8% were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.87.

Age distribution was 21.0% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 28.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.8 males.

The median household income was $38,094, and the median family income was $57,610. Males had a median income of $39,063 versus $31,410 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,468. About 16.9% of families and 20.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.9% of those under age 18 and 19.1% of those age 65 or over.

2020 census

Guntersville racial composition[16]
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 6,942 81.16%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 745 8.71%
Native American 34 0.4%
Asian 93 1.09%
Other/Mixed 354 4.14%
Hispanic or Latino 385 4.5%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 8,553 people, 3,312 households, and 2,179 families residing in the city.

Recreation

Guntersville sits on the shore of 69,100-acre (28,000 ha) Guntersville Lake, the biggest lake in Alabama.[17] The lake is maintained and managed by the Tennessee Valley Authority. The 2014 and 2020 Bassmaster Classic were held on Guntersville Lake.[18]

Government

The current[date missing] mayor is Leigh Dollar, the daughter of a previous mayor, and the first female to hold mayor's office in Guntersville.[citation needed]

Education

Guntersville has one school system in the town which is made up of four schools; Guntersville Elementary School (Kindergarten-2nd grade), Cherokee Elementary School (3rd–5th grade), Guntersville Middle School (6th–8th grade), and Guntersville High School (9th–12th grade). In 2006 Guntersville High School won the 4A football state championship, which is the only football state championship recorded by a school in Marshall County, Alabama.[19]

Culture

Guntersville was the last place in which Ricky Nelson ever performed as a singer. His last performance was at PJ's Alley in Guntersville on Monday, December 30, 1985. His private plane departed Guntersville the next day, New Year's Eve, and crashed near DeKalb, Texas.[20][21]

In Hunting Mister Heartbreak: A Discovery of America, the British author Jonathan Raban becomes a temporary resident of the city, to which he takes a liking in his conservative persona as John Rayburn. He is aware, however, that were his real views known the people of Guntersville might have been less welcoming. "Scratch John Rayburn, and he'd confess my own thoughts on politics, books, religion − thoughts that wouldn't wash in Guntersville."[22]

Notable people

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