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.
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 : | 03:29:02 (22nd December 2024) |
| Population growth : | -5.18% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Alexander City is located at 32°56'38"N 85°57'14"W (32.9440100, -85.9538500).
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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
1 Zip Lines at WC
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2 Wellborn Musclecar Museum
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3 Chimney Rock
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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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Where to Stay in Alexander City
1 Days Inn by Wyndham Alexander City
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2 Hampton Inn Alexander City
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Other Places in Alexander City
1 Charles E Bailey Sportplex
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2 Alexander City-City Clerk
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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, .
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- 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
