Alexander City, Alabama

Alexander City: City in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA

About

Alexander City is a city located in the county of Tallapoosa in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its population at the 2010 census was 14,875. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 14,142 inhabitants.

The city was created 152 years ago in 1871.

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Location of Alexander City on Alabama map.

Quick Facts about Alexander City

Population : 14,142 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Alabama (United States)
County : Tallapoosa County
Postal code : 35010–35011
Phone Area Codes : 256
Water as percent of area : 0.69%
Land as percent of area : 99.31%
Altitude : 705 feet / 215 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1872 (152 years ago)
Time Zone : UTC−06:00
Local time : 05:43:42 (19th March 2024)
Population growth : -5.18% (2010-2020)
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Alexander City Alabama
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Geography

Alexander City is located at 32°56'38"N 85°57'14"W (32.9440100, -85.9538500).

Alexander City map

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Alexander City decreased by 5.18% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 14,875 - census
2011 14,897 0.15% estimation process
2012 14,767 -0.88% estimation process
2013 14,835 0.46% estimation process
2014 14,781 -0.37% estimation process
2015 14,647 -0.91% estimation process
2016 14,611 -0.25% estimation process
2017 14,550 -0.42% estimation process
2018 14,452 -0.68% estimation process
2019 14,317 -0.94% estimation process
2020 14,142 -1.24% estimation process

Demographic Facts

Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : 14,317
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : 14,984
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : -4.5%
April 1, 2020 Population : 14,843
April 1, 2010 Population : 14,875
People under 5 years old, percentage : 7.3%
People under 18 years old, percentage : 24.1%
People over 65 (%) : 18.4%
Female persons, % : 54.0%
White only, percent : 63.8%
Black or African American alone, percent : 32.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : 0.3%
Asians alone % : 0.8%
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : 0.0%
% of people who have participated in two or more races : 0.9%
% of Hispanic or Latino : 4.8%
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : 61.3%
2015-2019 Veterans : 1,065
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : 2.8%
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 64.4%

Alexander City zip code is 35010. County name: Tallapoosa, County fips: 01123

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Economic Facts

Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 64.4%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $101,700
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $954
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $331
2015-2019 median gross rent : $667
2015-2019 Households : 5,710
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 2.48
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 88.5%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 4.6%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 87.0%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 78.1%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 82.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 18.2%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 12.2%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 10.0%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 51.5%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 47.6%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : 23,631
Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : 274,601
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 248,551
2012 total retail sales per capita : $16,876
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 22.7
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $38,328
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $23,293
Percentage of people living in poverty : 20.9%
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 1,015
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 644
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 263
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 186
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 758
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 105
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 833
2010 population per square mile : 364.2
2010 land area in square miles : 40.84
Residential units, July 1, 2019 : 22,664
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 74.9%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $109,300
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $1,005
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $357
2015-2019 median gross rent : $665
Permits for construction, 2020 : 167
2015-2019 Households : 16,205
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 2.46
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 90.2%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 2.6%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 84.1%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 74.9%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 80.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 18.4%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 14.1%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 12.1%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 50.8%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 47.4%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : 36,964
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : 186,303
Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : 456,294
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 361,849
2012 total retail sales per capita : $8,790
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 28.0
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $45,828
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $25,217
Percentage of people living in poverty : 16.0%
Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : 777
2019 total employment : 10,487
2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : 351,568
Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : 2.1%
2018 total non-employer establishments : 2,668
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 2,602
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 1,675
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 701
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 396
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 2,067
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 304
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 2,152
2010 population per square mile : 58.1
2010 land area in square miles : 716.52

Best Things to Do in Alexander City

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Where ot Eat in Alexander City

1 McDonald's

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2 Ruby Tuesday

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3 Huddle House

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4 Burger King

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5 Arby's

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Where to Stay in Alexander City

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Other Places in Alexander City

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People born in Alexander City (22)

People born in Alexander City, including football wide receiver Terrell Owens, football player Eltoro Freeman, football player Eric Brock, .

List

  • Jim Phillips (American football player (1936-2015)) he was born in 05/02/1936
  • Joe Forehand (American businessman) he was born in 01/01/1940
  • Johnny Watwood (American baseball player) he was born in 17/08/1905
  • Lee Williams (professional golfer) he was born in 27/12/1981
  • Marquies Gunn (Player of American and Canadian football) he was born in 22/11/1983
  • Martevious Young (American quarterback) he was born in 16/02/1988
  • Nathan Poole (American football player) he was born in 17/12/1956
  • Rodregis Brooks (Player of American football) he was born in 30/08/1978
  • Scottie Vines (American football player) he was born in 17/04/1979
  • Willie Martin (American football player) he was born in 27/04/1951
  • Carolyn Heller (artist) she was born in 09/01/1937
  • Kendall Graveman (American baseball player) he was born in 21/12/1990
  • George Hardy (American actor and film actor) he was born in 16/10/1954
  • Brad Ford (American-football player (1974-)) he was born in 11/01/1974
  • Jim Whatley (American-football player (1913-2001)) he was born in 11/03/1913
  • Barry Mask he was born in 25/07/1959
  • Ira E. Gunn, Jr. (instructor in economics, business, and sociology) he was born in 06/05/1921
  • Robert Howard (American swimmer) he was born in 08/07/1996

Schools in Alexander City

College & universities near Alexander City, AL

Code Name City ZIP
100760 Central Alabama Community College Alexander City (AL) 35010

Stations (5)

Amtrak & bus stations near Alexander City, AL

Code Name Address Type
MGM Montgomery, AL 950 West South Boulevard BUS
ATN Anniston 126 West 4th St RAIL
BHM Birmingham 1819 Morris Ave. RAIL
BRR Brent, AL 10393 Alabama Highway 5 BUS
SLA Selma, AL 434 Broad Street BUS

Post offices near Alexander City

Post Office Name City ZIP
Alexander City Post Office Alexander City (AL) 35010

Other cities in Tallapoosa County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Tallapoosa County , AL.

City Name Population Title
City of Alexander City 14,876 City in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, USA
Dadeville 3,007 City in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States
Camp Hill 934 Town in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States
Jacksons' Gap 822 Town
New Site 755 Town
Daviston 203 Town of the United States
Goldville 54 Town in Tallapoosa County, Alabama

Distance to Other Cities

Alexander City distances to largest Alabama cities