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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Alexander City

Alabama · 14,917 residents · 46.047 sq mi
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Alexander City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,970. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $47,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,917
−1%vs 2000
vs 15,008 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
324 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 326 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
35.0
−11%vs 2000
vs 39.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,970
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,309 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,713
−32%vs 2000
vs $17,305 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
17.1%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,000
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $70,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$263
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $345 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
64.8%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.1% in 2000
35.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−7%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(10,553)
Black28.3%(4,251)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(67)
Asian0.3%(42)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.2%(7,841)
1990
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(10,712)
Black27.8%(4,147)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(12)
Asian0.4%(58)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score51%(7,607)
Diversity Score
51
−2%vs 2000
vs 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.4%
−10.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.2 min
−15%vs 2000
vs 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alexander City, Alabama?

Alexander City, Alabama has about 14,917 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Alexander City, Alabama?

The typical household in Alexander City, Alabama earns about $20,970 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alexander City, Alabama expensive?

In Alexander City, Alabama, the median home is worth about $47,000, and the typical rent is about $263 a month.

How educated are people in Alexander City, Alabama?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Alexander City, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alexander City, Alabama?

About 17.1% of people in Alexander City, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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