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Anniston

Alabama · 21,564 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 $41,366. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 21% 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 $117,500. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% 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
21,564
−11%since 2000
from 24,276 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
471 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 530 / 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
21K22K24K26K27K1990201020202024Anniston
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,366
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,385 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,651
+47%since 2000
from $18,769 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.6%
US avg: 10%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,500
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$734
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
44.2% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+16%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47.9%(11,630)
Black48.5%(11,770)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(409)
Asian0.8%(185)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.5%(15,903)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.8%(9,012)
Black49%(10,565)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(912)
Asian1.1%(245)
Other2.4%(519)
Diversity Score71.3%(15,378)
Diversity Score
71
+9%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+99%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 16.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.5%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.2%
−70.3 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Anniston, Alabama?

Anniston, Alabama has about 21,564 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Anniston, Alabama?

The typical household in Anniston, Alabama earns about $41,366 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 $117,500, and the typical rent is about $734 a month.

How educated are people in Anniston, Alabama?

About 20.9% 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 21.3% 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 5,059 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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