Alexander City, AL Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Alexander City?
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There are 14,788 residents in Alexander City, with a median age of 41.2. Of this, 49.26% are males and 50.74% are females. US-born citizens make up 96.83% of the resident pool in Alexander City, while non-US-born citizens account for 1.05%. Additionally, 2.12% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 12,252 people in Alexander City currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 12,252 people in Alexander City currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 14,788 | 0.2% |
| Male Population | 7,285 | 1.6% |
| Female Population | 7,503 | -1.2% |
Male population 49.26%
Female population 50.74%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 41.2 | 0.7% |
| Citizen US Born | 14,319 | 0.7% |
| Citizen not US Born | 156 | -22.4% |
| Not Citizen | 313 | -7.1% |
Citizen US Born 96.83%
Citizen not US Born 1.05%
Not Citizen 2.12%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 11 | -15.4% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,505 | -1.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 504 | 11.5% |
| Moved from Different State | 179 | -26.0% |
| Same House as Last Year | 12,252 | 0.1% |
Moved from Abroad 0.08%
Moved from Same County 10.41%
Moved from Same State 3.49%
Moved from Different State 1.24%
Same House as Last Year 84.78%
What are the employment statistics in Alexander City?
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White-collar workers make up 65% of the working population in Alexander City, while blue-collar employees account for 35%. There are also 633 entrepreneurs in Alexander City (11.87% of the workforce); 3,591 workers employed in private companies (67.35%); and 806 people working in governmental institutions (15.12%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 3,466 | -4.1% |
| Blue Collar | 1,866 | -9.2% |
White Collar 65%
Blue Collar 35%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 633 | 1.9% |
| Private Companies | 3,591 | -5.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 806 | -14.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 302 | -1.6% |
Self Employees 11.87%
Private Companies 67.35%
Governmental Workers 15.12%
Not for Profit Companies 5.66%
How many households are there in Alexander City?
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There are a total of 5,978 households in Alexander City, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 61.04% of these Alexander City households, while non-family units account for the remaining 38.96%. Additionally, 31.11% of households have children and 68.89% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 5,978 | 3.2% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -4.0% |
| Family Households | 3,649 | 0.9% |
| Non-family Households | 2,329 | 6.8% |
Family Households 61.04%
Non-family Households 38.96%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,860 | 5.6% |
| Households without Children | 4,118 | 2.1% |
Households with Children 31.11%
Households without Children 68.89%
What are the median and average incomes in Alexander City?
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The average annual household income in Alexander City is $61,187, while the median household income sits at $42,141 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $42,260, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $64,094. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $41,190 and $31,960, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $61,187 | 9.2% |
| Median Household Income | $42,141 | 0.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | 2,976 | 17.3% |
| People above Poverty Level | 11,024 | -5.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Alexander City?
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There are 7,211 housing units in Alexander City, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1977. Of the 5,978 occupied housing units in Alexander City, 64.94% are owner-occupied, while 35.06% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 51.55% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $115,700. In general, housing costs reach $621 per month in Alexander City.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 51.55% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $115,700. In general, housing costs reach $621 per month in Alexander City.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 7,211 | 2.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1977 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 380 | 0.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 420 | -18.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 856 | 0.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,241 | 11.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,058 | -10.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,163 | -5.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 980 | 8.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 669 | 57.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 430 | 5.9% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 14 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 5,978 | 3.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 3,882 | 0.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 2,096 | 7.8% |
Owner Occupied 64.94%
Renter Occupied 35.06%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,001 | 4.1% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,881 | -2.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $115,700 | 10.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $139,700 | 26.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $621 | 8.0% |
With Mortgage 51.55%
Without Mortgage 48.45%
What is the level of education in Alexander City?
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Approximately 47.1% of the population in Alexander City holds a high school degree (that's 5,296 residents), while 20.86% have attained a college certificate (3,052 locals) and 10.2% have a bachelor's degree (1,147 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 726 | 12.4% |
| Some High School | 5,296 | -0.5% |
| Some College | 3,052 | -4.7% |
| Associate Degree | 1,000 | -6.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,147 | 3.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 730 | 10.9% |
No High School 6.46%
Some High School 47.1%
Some College 20.86%
Associate Degree 8.89%
Bachelor's Degree 10.2%
Graduate Degree 6.49%
What is the marital status of Alexander City residents?
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A total of 3,798 people in Alexander City have never been married (which represents 32.29% of the total population), while 5,107 of them are wedded (43.42%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 250 (2.13%) and 1,771 (15.06%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 3,798 | 6.0% |
| Married | 5,107 | -1.5% |
| Separated | 250 | -13.2% |
| Widowed | 1,087 | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 1,771 | -5.5% |
Never Married 32.29%
Married 43.42%
Separated 2.13%
Widowed 9.24%
Divorced 15.06%
What are the most common means of transportation in Alexander City?
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The top three means of transportation people in Alexander City use to get to work are: car, bicycle and walking. A total of 5,004 residents commute by car, 17 prefer going to work by bicycle and 12 by walking.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 5,004 | -7.7% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 7 | -56.2% |
| Bicycle | 17 | N/A |
| Walk | 12 | 9.1% |
What is the median and average household income in Alexander City by zipcode?
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Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.