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Alexander City Micro

Alexander City, AL · 1 counties · 41,475 residents · 716.528 sq mi
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Alexander City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,745. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $65,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% 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

41,475
+7%since 1990
from 38,826 in 1990
1990 – 2025
58 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 54 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.3
+10%since 1990
from 35.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
39K39K40K41K42K1990201020202024Alexander City
202441K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,745
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,020 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,909
+55%since 1990
from $10,878 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.6%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 16.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$358
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $254 in 1990
US average: $602
76.3%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 75.1% in 1990
23.7% rent
2.1
+9%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(28,460)
Black26.3%(10,211)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(78)
Asian0.2%(84)
Diversity Score49.5%(19,216)
2000
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(30,342)
Black25.3%(10,488)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(242)
Asian0.2%(74)
Diversity Score48.9%(20,281)
49
−1%since 1990
from 49 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.1%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.1%
+12.3 ptssince 1990
from 57.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.7%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.7 min
−3%since 1990
from 18.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Alexander City, AL?

Alexander City, AL has about 41,475 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Alexander City, AL earns about $30,745 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alexander City, AL expensive?

In Alexander City, AL, the median home is worth about $65,000, and the typical rent is about $358 a month.

How educated are people in Alexander City, AL?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Alexander City, AL hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alexander City, AL?

About 16.6% of people in Alexander City, AL live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alexander City, AL grown since 1990?

Yes, Alexander City, AL has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,649 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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