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Alexander City

Alabama · 14,875 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 $34,782. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $93,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,875
−1%since 2000
from 15,008 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
323 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 326 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+1%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K15K15K15K1990201020202024Alexander City
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,782
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,309 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,097
+16%since 2000
from $17,305 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$489
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $345 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.6%
−28.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
40.2% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+11%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic61.4%(9,131)
Black31.9%(4,746)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(708)
Asian0.9%(139)
Other1%(144)
Diversity Score64.8%(9,641)
Diversity Score
65
+24%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+36%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.8%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.2%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alexander City, Alabama?

Alexander City, Alabama has about 14,875 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Alexander City, Alabama earns about $34,782 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 $93,300, and the typical rent is about $489 a month.

How educated are people in Alexander City, Alabama?

About 18.1% 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 20.5% of people in Alexander City, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alexander City, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Alexander City, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 42 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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