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Alexander City, Alabama


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Alexander City, Alabama

Alexander City, Alabama, in Tallapoosa county, is 44 miles NE of Montgomery, Alabama (center to center) and 106 miles SW of Atlanta, Georgia. About 15,008 people people live in Alexander City.

The People and Families of Alexander City

In Alexander City, about 52% of adults are married.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in Alexander City. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the city nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Alexander City had a median family income of $38,881.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($10,750) in Alexander City than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Alexander City Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Alexander City, about 65% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the city.

Commuting

In Alexander City, 96% of commuters drive to work. Alexander City is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great city for public transportation.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyAlexander City Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyAlexander City Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 10%Alexander City Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Alexander City, AL

Comparing Alexander City 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
Female Share of the Population108
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Racial Diversity55
Well-Paid Single Women48
Well-Paid Single Men26
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults48
Median Family Income37
People Above Poverty36
People in Middle Class or Better36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times810
Working at Home58
Public Transportation Use26
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes104
Affordability of Rents106
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
People Living Alone78
Housing Recently Built63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime23
Low Violent Crime12

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