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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

15,008
+1%since 1990
from 14,917 in 1990
1990 – 2025
326 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 324 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.3
+12%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
14K15K15K15K15K1990201020202024Alexander City
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

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

Housing

$70,800
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$345
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $263 in 1990
US average: $602
65.1%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 64.8% in 1990
34.9% rent
2.4
+8%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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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)
Diversity Score51%(7,607)
2000
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(10,553)
Black28.3%(4,251)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(67)
Asian0.3%(42)
Diversity Score52.2%(7,841)
52
+2%since 1990
from 51 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

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%
5.2%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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

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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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