Anniston, Alabama
Anniston: County seat of Calhoun County, Alabama, USA
About
Anniston is a city located in the county of Calhoun in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its population at the 2010 census was 23,106. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 21,090 inhabitants.
The city was created 152 years ago in 1871.
Quick Facts about Anniston
| Population : | 21,090 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Alabama (United States) |
| County : | Calhoun County |
| Postal code : | 36201–36207 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 256 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.15% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.85% |
| Altitude : | 719 feet / 219 meters |
| Capital city : | Anniston is capital of Calhoun County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1872 (152 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 01:35:18 (22nd December 2024) |
| Population growth : | -9.56% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Anniston is located at 33°39'35"N 85°49'54"W (33.6598300, -85.8316300).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Anniston decreased by 9.56% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 23,106 | - | census |
| 2011 | 22,780 | -1.43% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 22,577 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 22,393 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 22,215 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 22,039 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 21,865 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 21,708 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 21,513 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 21,287 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 21,090 | -0.93% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 21,287 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 22,987 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -7.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 21,564 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 23,106 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 55.2% |
| White only, percent : | 43.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 52.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 41.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,077 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 57.3% |
Anniston zip code is 36201.
County name: Calhoun, County
fips: 01015
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 57.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $97,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,009 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $331 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $672 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 9,277 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.22 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 80.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 79.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 64.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 83.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 18.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 13.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 46.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 63,025 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 430,491 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,653,049 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 541,840 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $23,818 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $36,051 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,677 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 26.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,993 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,044 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 655 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 485 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,304 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 254 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,474 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 506.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 45.64 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 57.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $97,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,009 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $331 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $672 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 9,277 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.22 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 80.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 79.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 64.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 83.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 18.3% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 13.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 46.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 63,025 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 430,491 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,653,049 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 541,840 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $23,818 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $36,051 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,677 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 26.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,993 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,044 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 655 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 485 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,304 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 254 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,474 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 506.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 45.64 |
Best Things to Do in Anniston
1 Anniston Museum of Natural History
800 Museum Dr, Anniston, AL 36206, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Zinn Park
101 W 14th St, Anniston, AL 36201, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Berman Museum
840 Museum Dr, Anniston, AL 36206, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Coldwater Mountain Bike Trail Head
Cold Water Mountain Bike Trail, Anniston, AL 36201, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Longleaf Botanical Gardens
920 Museum Drive, Anniston, AL 36206, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Anniston
1 Anniston City Hall
4309 McClellan Blvd, Anniston, AL 36201 ➦ Show Map
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2 Anniston City Clerk
1128 Gurnee Ave, Anniston, AL 36201 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Anniston (69)
People born in Anniston, including actor Michael Biehn, rhythm and blues and swing bandleader Lucky Millinder, musician Cow Cow Davenport, .
List
- Nannie Doss (American serial killer) she was born in 04/11/1905
- Michael Curry (American basketball player and coach) he was born in 22/08/1968
- David Satcher (American physician) he was born in 02/03/1941
- Asa Earl Carter (Political speechwriter, politician, novelist, memoirist (1925-1979)) he was born in 04/09/1925
- Glenn Andrews (American politician (1909-2008)) he was born in 15/01/1909
- Lamar Jeffers (American politician (1888-1983)) he was born in 16/04/1888
- Louie Crew (American writer) he was born in 09/12/1936
- Ruth Elder (American pilot and actress (1902-1977)) she was born in 08/09/1902
- William L. Dawson (American composer) he was born in 26/09/1899
- Owsley (American musician) he was born in 06/03/1966
- Eric Davis (American football player) he was born in 26/01/1968
- Andra Franklin (Powerful bruising type running back (1959-2006)) he was born in 22/08/1959
- Antoine McClain (American football player) he was born in 06/12/1989
- Dakoda Brookes (American movie actress) she was born in 09/11/1988
- Audrey Marie Hilley (American murderer) she was born in 04/06/1933
- Bobby Edwards (American singer) he was born in 18/01/1926
- Chuckie Miller (Player of American football) he was born in 09/05/1965
- Colter Bean (American baseball player) he was born in 16/01/1977
Schools in Anniston
College & universities near Anniston, AL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102298 | Talladega College | Talladega (AL) | 35160 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Anniston, AL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATN | Anniston | 126 West 4th St | RAIL |
| BHM | Birmingham | 1819 Morris Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Anniston
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Anniston Post Office | Anniston (AL) | 36201 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Anniston , Missouri town in Mississippi County, Missouri, USA with a population of 207 people.
Other cities in Calhoun County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Calhoun County , AL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford | 21,216 | City in Calhoun and Talladega counties, Alabama, USA |
| Jacksonville | 12,972 | City in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States |
| Saks | 10,744 | Unincorporated community in Alabama |
| Piedmont | 4,470 | City in Calhoun and Cherokee counties in the U. |
| Weaver | 3,030 | City in Alabama |
| Trinity | 2,467 | Town in Morgan County, Alabama |
| Bynum | 1,795 | Unincorporated community |
| Ohatchee | 1,148 | Town in Calhoun County, Alabama |
| Hobson City | 749 | Town |
| Union | 207 | Town in Alabama, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Anniston distances to largest Alabama cities
