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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Southside

Alabama · 7,036 residents · 19.109 sq mi
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Southside is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,464. Population has grown 27% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $95,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 54% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% 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

7,036
+27%since 1990
from 5,556 in 1990
1990 – 2025
368 / sq mi
+27%since 1990
from 291 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.1
+8%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K8K9K10K1990201020202024Southside
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,464
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,285 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,936
+66%since 1990
from $13,190 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.6%
−5.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$95,700
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $60,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$564
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $362 in 1990
US average: $602
92.5%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 91.6% in 1990
7.5% rent
1.8
+6%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(5,522)
Black0.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(50)
Asian0.3%(14)
Diversity Score3.7%(206)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(6,868)
Black0.6%(43)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(47)
Asian0.2%(17)
Diversity Score3.8%(267)
4
+2%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.9%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.1%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 79.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.9%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
−6%since 1990
from 18.6 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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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southside, Alabama?

Southside, Alabama has about 7,036 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Southside, Alabama?

The typical household in Southside, Alabama earns about $52,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Southside, Alabama expensive?

In Southside, Alabama, the median home is worth about $95,700, and the typical rent is about $564 a month.

How educated are people in Southside, Alabama?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Southside, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Southside, Alabama?

About 3.6% of people in Southside, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Southside, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Southside, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,480 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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