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Anniston, Alabama

Introduction to Anniston, Alabama

Anniston, Alabama, in Calhoun county, is 56 miles E of Birmingham, Alabama (center to center) and 83 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. About 24,276 people live in Anniston.

Anniston History

Anniston was first settled in the 1860s during the American Civil War. The steel industry flourished in this area due to the city's rich mineral resources. In 1879, it was incorporated as a "company town." Later on, it was renamed Annie's Town after Annie Scott Tyler, wife of Alfred L. Tyler who was president of the railroad. The city of Anniston was reincorporated on July 3, 1883.

Anniston and nearby Attractions

  • Women's Army Corps Museum
  • Berman Museum of World History
  • Anniston Museum of Natural History
  • Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge
  • Centennial Memorial Park
  • Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge

Things To Do In Anniston

Anniston is home to the Berman Museum, Anniston Museum of Natural History, and Women’s Army Corps Museum. You can also visit Pelham Park, West Anniston Park, Jaycee Park, and Zinn Park. Golfers can enjoy their leisure time at the Pine Hill Country Club. Shopping can be enjoyed at the McClellan Mart Shopping Center, Lenlock Shopping Center, Five Points Shopping Center, Anniston Plaza Shopping Center, and Golden Springs Shopping Center.

Anniston Transportation

Anniston Metropolitan Airport is nearby.

Anniston Higher Education

Harry M Ayers State Technical College and Gadsden Business College-Anniston are located within the city.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyAnniston Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 8%Anniston Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 8%Anniston Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 10%Anniston Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Anniston Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 13%Anniston Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 18%Anniston College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Anniston, AL

Comparing Anniston 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 Population109
Senior Citizens99
Racial Diversity810
Age of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Well-Paid Single Women49
Well-Paid Single Men37
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size22
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults59
Median Family Income25
People in Middle Class or Better24
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use610
Walking and Biking to Work610
Working at Home47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes103
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents94
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Housing Recently Built41
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime11
Low Violent Crime11

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