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Alexander City

Alabama · 14,843 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 $41,004. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $109,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,843
−1%since 2000
from 15,008 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
322 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 326 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+9%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K15K15K15K1990201020202024Alexander City
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,004
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,309 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,618
+36%since 2000
from $17,305 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.6%
US avg: 10%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$601
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $345 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
41.2% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+10%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.9%(8,587)
Black32.9%(4,886)
Hispanic / Latino5%(743)
Asian1.1%(156)
Other0.7%(109)
Diversity Score66.5%(9,866)
Diversity Score
66
+27%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+52%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−74.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alexander City, Alabama?

Alexander City, Alabama has about 14,843 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Alexander City, Alabama earns about $41,004 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 $109,100, and the typical rent is about $601 a month.

How educated are people in Alexander City, Alabama?

About 18.2% 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 19.7% of people in Alexander City, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alexander City, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Alexander City, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 74 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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