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Anniston

Alabama · 24,276 residents · 45.825 sq mi
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Anniston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,385. Population has declined 9% since 1990. Median home value is $67,200. The poverty rate of 22.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% 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
24,276
−9%since 1990
from 26,623 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
530 / sq mi
−9%since 1990
from 581 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.3
+11%since 1990
from 35.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,385
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,099 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,769
+65%since 1990
from $11,371 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
22.8%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 24.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,200
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$393
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $301 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
59.5%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 60.4% in 1990
40.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−6%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic54.3%(14,454)
Black44.4%(11,833)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(283)
Asian0.9%(245)
Diversity Score64.7%(17,231)
2000
White, non-Hispanic47.9%(11,630)
Black48.5%(11,770)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(409)
Asian0.8%(185)
Diversity Score65.5%(15,903)
Diversity Score
66
+1%since 1990
from 65 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 17.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.7%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 67.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.6 min
−13%since 1990
from 14.6 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.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Anniston, Alabama?

Anniston, Alabama has about 24,276 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Anniston, Alabama?

The typical household in Anniston, Alabama earns about $27,385 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Anniston, Alabama expensive?

In Anniston, Alabama, the median home is worth about $67,200, and the typical rent is about $393 a month.

How educated are people in Anniston, Alabama?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Anniston, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Anniston, Alabama?

About 22.8% of people in Anniston, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Anniston, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Anniston, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,347 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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