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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Alexander City

Alabama · 15,008 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 $29,309. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $70,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,008
+1%since 1990
from 14,917 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
39.3
+12%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202415K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.6%(994)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.7%(1,012)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.7%(1,009)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 196.6%(994)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.4%(804)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.3%(1,846)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4413.9%(2,086)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5413.1%(1,961)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 649.7%(1,463)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 748.7%(1,312)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 847.2%(1,088)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2.9%(439)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,309
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,970 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,305
+48%since 1990
from $11,713 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.7%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 17.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,800
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$345
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $263 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
65.1%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 64.8% in 1990
34.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(10,712)
Black27.8%(4,147)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(12)
Asian0.4%(58)
2000
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(10,553)
Black28.3%(4,251)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(67)
Asian0.3%(42)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.9%(576)
Honduran1.3%(190)
Puerto Rican0.7%(97)
Venezuelan0.5%(76)
Asian origin
Korean1.3%(189)
Filipino0.1%(14)
Ancestry
English10.8%(1,573)
American9.8%(1,438)
Irish6.4%(940)
German2.9%(421)
Italian1.5%(217)
Ethiopian1.5%(213)
Scottish0.9%(133)
French0.8%(123)
Welsh0.7%(108)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(95)
Polish0.6%(87)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
British0.3%(50)
Swedish0.3%(47)
Norwegian0.3%(38)
Dutch0.2%(25)
Austrian0.1%(11)
Danish0.1%(11)
Swiss0.1%(11)
Arab0.1%(8)
Lebanese0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 14.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.6%
+10.2 ptssince 1990
from 60.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.3 min
+17%since 1990
from 12.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.6%(1,332)
Married62.2%(3,235)
Widowed4.3%(224)
Divorced7.9%(410)
Women 15+
Never married18%(1,225)
Married52%(3,543)
Widowed17.3%(1,175)
Divorced12.7%(868)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alexander City, Alabama?

Alexander City, Alabama has about 15,008 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Alexander City, Alabama earns about $29,309 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 $70,800, and the typical rent is about $345 a month.

How educated are people in Alexander City, Alabama?

About 16.2% 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 16.7% of people in Alexander City, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alexander City, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Alexander City, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 91 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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