State
County
Land Area (mi²)
42.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
334.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.95%
Growth Since 2010
-5.57%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
50,734
World Population Review
Alexander City, Alabama Population 2021
14,047
Alexander City is a city located in Tallapoosa County Alabama. With a 2020 population of 14,047, it is the 50th largest city in Alabama and the 2418th largest city in the United States . Alexander City is currently declining at a rate of -0.95% annually and its population has decreased by -5.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,875 in 2010. Alexander City reached it's highest population of 15,008 in 2000. Spanning over 42 miles, Alexander City has a population density of 334 people per square mile.
The average household income in Alexander City is $56,550 with a poverty rate of 20.93%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $667 per month, and the median house value is $101,700. The median age in Alexander City is 40.2 years, 39.6 years for males, and 41.1 years for females.
Alexander City Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alexander City was:
- White: 63.83%
- Black or African American: 32.21%
- Other race: 1.92%
- Two or more races: 0.91%
- Asian: 0.79%
- Native American: 0.34%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Alexander City, Alabama is 14,047 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 14,452.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 14,875.
Alexander City, Alabama Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 50,734 | -148 | -0.29% |
| 2020 | 50,882 | -148 | -0.29% |
| 2019 | 51,030 | -148 | -0.29% |
| 2018 | 51,178 | -159 | -0.31% |
| 2017 | 51,337 | -68 | -0.13% |
| 2016 | 51,405 | -134 | -0.26% |
| 2015 | 51,539 | -382 | -0.74% |
| 2014 | 51,921 | -361 | -0.70% |
| 2013 | 52,282 | -112 | -0.21% |
| 2012 | 52,394 | -494 | -0.94% |
| 2011 | 52,888 | -368 | -0.70% |
| 2010 | 53,256 | 0.00% |
Alexander City Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,260 | 63.83% |
| Black or African American | 4,673 | 32.21% |
| Some Other Race | 279 | 1.92% |
| Two or More Races | 132 | 0.91% |
| Asian | 114 | 0.79% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50 | 0.34% |
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Alexander City Population by Race
Alexander City Population Pyramid $2021
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Alexander City Population by Age
Alexander City Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,710 | 2.48 | 64.4 |
| Married | 2,457 | 2.93 | 85.8 |
| Non Family | 1,838 | 1.07 | 51.4 |
| Female | 1,013 | 3.72 | 41.4 |
| Male | 402 | 3.07 | 52 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
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Alexander City Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 604 | 6.09% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,155 | 11.65% |
| High School Graduate | 3,055 | 30.81% |
| Some College | 2,442 | 24.63% |
| Associates Degree | 857 | 8.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,097 | 11.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 706 | 7.12% |
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Alexander City Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Alexander City Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,664 | 5,848 | 1,474 |
| Black | 2,780 | 1,985 | 244 |
| Hispanic | 314 | 181 | 36 |
| Other Race | 153 | 50 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 66 | 51 | 12 |
| Asian | 66 | 66 | 25 |
| Native American | 50 | 50 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 38.00%.
Alexander City Educational Attainment by Race
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$33,601
Average Earnings
$38,019
Average Male
$28,725
Average Female
Alexander City Earnings by Educational Attainment
Alexander City Language by Age
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Alexander City Language
95.39% of Alexander City residents speak only English, while 4.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.27% of the population.
Alexander City Language
Alexander City Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,517 | 1,996 | 44.19% |
| White | 8,728 | 813 | 9.31% |
| Hispanic | 682 | 142 | 20.82% |
| Other | 279 | 67 | 24.01% |
| Multiple | 132 | 31 | 23.48% |
| Native | 50 | 13 | 26.00% |
20.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.19%
Male Poverty Rate
22.38%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Alexander City
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alexander City is Black, with 44.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alexander City is White, with 9.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.48%.
Alexander City Poverty
Alexander City Poverty Rate by Education
Alexander City Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
46.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.6%
Male Marriage Rate
43.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Alexander City Married by Age and Sex
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Alexander City Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Alexander City Marital Status by Race
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Alexander City Marital Status
Alexander City Veterans by War
Alexander City Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 812 | 11.00% |
| Black | 243 | 7.53% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 8.55% |
Alexander City Veterans by Race
Alexander City Veterans by Education
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5.66%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.40%
Veteran Disability Rate
Alexander City Veterans by Education
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51.5%
Labor Force Participation
48.1%
Employment Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
Alexander City Employment by Age
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Alexander City Employment by Race
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Alexander City Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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97.18%
Native Born
2.82%
Foreign Born
2.12%
Non Citizen
0.70%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.18% of Alexander City residents were born in the United States, with 82.61% having been born in Alabama. 2.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Alexander City Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,047 | -135 | -0.95% |
| 2020 | 14,182 | -135 | -0.94% |
| 2019 | 14,317 | -135 | -0.93% |
| 2018 | 14,452 | -98 | -0.67% |
| 2017 | 14,550 | -61 | -0.42% |
| 2016 | 14,611 | -36 | -0.25% |
| 2015 | 14,647 | -134 | -0.91% |
| 2014 | 14,781 | -54 | -0.36% |
| 2013 | 14,835 | 68 | 0.46% |
| 2012 | 14,767 | -130 | -0.87% |
| 2011 | 14,897 | -32 | -0.21% |
| 2010 | 14,929 | -79 | -0.05% |
| 2000 | 15,008 | 91 | 0.06% |
| 1990 | 14,917 | 1,110 | 0.78% |
| 1980 | 13,807 | 1,449 | 1.11% |
| 1970 | 12,358 | -782 | -0.61% |
| 1960 | 13,140 | 6,710 | 7.41% |
| 1950 | 6,430 | -210 | -0.32% |
| 1940 | 6,640 | 2,121 | 3.92% |
| 1930 | 4,519 | 0.00% |