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Alabaster, Alabama

Introduction to Alabaster, Alabama

Alabaster, Alabama, in Shelby county, is 11 miles S of Hoover, Alabama (center to center) and 144 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia.The city is part of the Birmingham metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 22,619 people live in Alabaster.

Alabaster History

The present day city of Alabaster was founded in 1925 by Joseph E. Walker, who established the area's first retail business. The city was named after the "white calcium carbonate mineral" that was mined here. The city's first bank was established in 1952. Alabaster was incorporated on February 23, 1953, and the city's first mayor was George L. Scott, Jr.

Alabaster and nearby Attractions

  • Alabama Wildlife Center
  • Oak Mountain State Park
  • Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum
  • Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark
  • Karl C. Harrison Museum of George Washington
  • Brierfield Ironworks Historical State Park

Things To Do In Alabaster

Alabaster offers a number of recreational facilities for residents and visitors. You can spend your leisure time at the Veterans Skate Park. Golf lovers can visit the Ballentrae Golf Club and Oak Mountain State Park Golf Course. Shopping can be enjoyed at the Alabaster Shopping Center. You can also visit Tannehill Ironworks Historical State Park, Iron & Steel Museum of Alabama, American Village, Birmingham Museum of Art, and Tannehill Historical State Park.

Alabaster Transportation

International flights are available from Birmingham International Airport.

Alabaster Higher Education

Mitchell Cosmetology College is the local college. Samford University and University of Montevallo are also nearby.

High Points

Alabaster strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyAlabaster Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyAlabaster College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyAlabaster People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyAlabaster Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 6%Alabaster Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 7%Alabaster Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Alabaster Low Property Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Alabaster Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Alabaster, AL

Comparing Alabaster to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women710
Well-Paid Single Men710
Racial Diversity66
Female Share of the Population43
Age of the Population32
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size810

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults810
Median Family Income810
People in Middle Class or Better810
People Above Poverty710

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home69
Public Transportation Use26
Short Commute Times22
Walking and Biking to Work12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes91
Affordability of Rents51
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
People Living Alone21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime88
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