State
County
Land Area (mi²)
45.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
455.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.07%
Growth Since 2010
-9.83%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
112,153
World Population Review
Anniston, Alabama Population 2021
20,835
Anniston is a city located in Calhoun County Alabama. It is also the county seat of Calhoun County. With a 2020 population of 20,835, it is the 31st largest city in Alabama and the 1795th largest city in the United States . Anniston is currently declining at a rate of -1.07% annually and its population has decreased by -9.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,106 in 2010. Anniston reached it's highest population of 33,657 in 1960. Spanning over 46 miles, Anniston has a population density of 455 people per square mile.
The average household income in Anniston is $62,096 with a poverty rate of 26.60%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $672 per month, and the median house value is $97,600. The median age in Anniston is 40.8 years, 36.8 years for males, and 43.7 years for females.
Anniston Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Anniston was:
- Black or African American: 52.01%
- White: 42.99%
- Two or more races: 3.44%
- Asian: 1.09%
- Other race: 0.24%
- Native American: 0.23%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Anniston, Alabama is 20,835 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 21,513.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 23,106.
Anniston, Alabama Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 112,153 | -726 | -0.65% |
| 2020 | 112,879 | -726 | -0.64% |
| 2019 | 113,605 | -726 | -0.64% |
| 2018 | 114,331 | -379 | -0.33% |
| 2017 | 114,710 | -263 | -0.23% |
| 2016 | 114,973 | -496 | -0.43% |
| 2015 | 115,469 | -448 | -0.39% |
| 2014 | 115,917 | -554 | -0.48% |
| 2013 | 116,471 | -719 | -0.62% |
| 2012 | 117,190 | -554 | -0.47% |
| 2011 | 117,744 | -664 | -0.56% |
| 2010 | 118,408 | 0.00% |
Anniston Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 11,281 | 52.01% |
| White | 9,324 | 42.99% |
| Two or More Races | 745 | 3.44% |
| Asian | 237 | 1.09% |
| Some Other Race | 51 | 0.24% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 50 | 0.23% |
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Anniston Population by Race
Anniston Population Pyramid $2021
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Anniston Population by Age
Anniston Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,277 | 2.22 | 57.3 |
| Non Family | 3,822 | 1.12 | 51.4 |
| Married | 3,001 | 2.81 | 83.1 |
| Female | 2,017 | 3.2 | 39.3 |
| Male | 437 | 3.37 | 14.4 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
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Anniston Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 631 | 4.13% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,823 | 11.94% |
| High School Graduate | 4,835 | 31.67% |
| Some College | 3,641 | 23.85% |
| Associates Degree | 1,150 | 7.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,714 | 11.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,471 | 9.64% |
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Anniston Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Anniston Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,260 | 5,659 | 757 |
| White | 7,228 | 6,471 | 2,130 |
| 2+ Races | 336 | 315 | 78 |
| Hispanic | 256 | 204 | 75 |
| Asian | 166 | 160 | 150 |
| Native American | 50 | 14 | 7 |
| Other Race | 32 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 96.39%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 90.36%.
Anniston Educational Attainment by Race
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$29,791
Average Earnings
$36,269
Average Male
$22,856
Average Female
Anniston Earnings by Educational Attainment
Anniston Language by Age
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Anniston Language
97.47% of Anniston residents speak only English, while 2.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.21% of the population.
Anniston Language
Anniston Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 10,980 | 4,055 | 36.93% |
| White | 8,412 | 1,031 | 12.26% |
| Multiple | 694 | 318 | 45.82% |
| Hispanic | 456 | 107 | 23.46% |
| Other | 51 | 11 | 21.57% |
| Native | 50 | 9 | 18.00% |
| Asian | 231 | 7 | 3.03% |
26.60%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.18%
Male Poverty Rate
28.47%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Anniston
The race most likely to be in poverty in Anniston is Multiple, with 45.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Anniston is Asian, with 3.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.21%.
Anniston Poverty
Anniston Poverty Rate by Education
Anniston Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
37.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.0%
Male Marriage Rate
34.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Anniston Married by Age and Sex
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Anniston Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Anniston Marital Status by Race
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Anniston Marital Status
Anniston Veterans by War
Anniston Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,012 | 12.11% |
| White | 1,007 | 13.00% |
| 2+ Races | 51 | 15.32% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 15.25% |
| Native American | 7 | 14.00% |
Anniston Veterans by Race
Anniston Veterans by Education
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11.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
Anniston Veterans by Education
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51.1%
Labor Force Participation
44.6%
Employment Rate
10.1%
Unemployment Rate
Anniston Employment by Age
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Anniston Employment by Race
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Anniston 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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98.10%
Native Born
1.90%
Foreign Born
0.64%
Non Citizen
1.26%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.10% of Anniston residents were born in the United States, with 72.77% having been born in Alabama. 0.64% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Anniston Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 20,835 | -226 | -1.07% |
| 2020 | 21,061 | -226 | -1.06% |
| 2019 | 21,287 | -226 | -1.05% |
| 2018 | 21,513 | -195 | -0.90% |
| 2017 | 21,708 | -157 | -0.72% |
| 2016 | 21,865 | -174 | -0.79% |
| 2015 | 22,039 | -176 | -0.79% |
| 2014 | 22,215 | -178 | -0.79% |
| 2013 | 22,393 | -184 | -0.81% |
| 2012 | 22,577 | -203 | -0.89% |
| 2011 | 22,780 | -152 | -0.66% |
| 2010 | 22,932 | -1,344 | -0.57% |
| 2000 | 24,276 | -2,347 | -0.92% |
| 1990 | 26,623 | -2,512 | -0.90% |
| 1980 | 29,135 | -2,398 | -0.79% |
| 1970 | 31,533 | -2,124 | -0.65% |
| 1960 | 33,657 | 2,591 | 0.80% |
| 1950 | 31,066 | 5,543 | 1.98% |
| 1940 | 25,523 | 3,178 | 1.34% |
| 1930 | 22,345 | 4,611 | 2.34% |
| 1920 | 17,734 | 4,940 | 3.32% |
| 1910 | 12,794 | 3,099 | 2.81% |
| 1900 | 9,695 | -303 | -0.31% |
| 1890 | 9,998 | 0.00% |