Anniston, Alabama Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

by btobers · Published April 22, 2019 · Updated October 21, 2024

The current estimated population of Anniston, Alabama, is 21,677, with approximately 45% male and 55% female. The population has experienced a slow decline in recent years due to industrial changes and economic shifts.

City Facts

Year Founded: 1872
County Affiliated: Calhoun County
Land Area: 45.7 square miles
Population Density: 474 people per square mile
Area Code: 256, 938
Zip Codes: 36201, 36202, 36203, 36205, 36206

Geography and Location

Anniston, Alabama, is located in Calhoun County, in the northeastern part of the state. It lies in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, providing scenic views and a diverse terrain of rolling hills and forests. The city is known for its rich history, particularly its role as a center for iron and steel production during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Anniston enjoys a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters. The city is positioned along Interstate 20, midway between Birmingham, Alabama, and Atlanta, Georgia, offering easy access to both metropolitan areas. The Talladega National Forest and Cheaha State Park, home to the highest point in Alabama, are located nearby, offering opportunities for hiking, camping, and outdoor recreation. Anniston’s strategic location and natural beauty make it a gateway to the outdoors, while also offering historical attractions and a strong sense of community.

Demographics

Median resident age: 39.3 years
Median household income: $27,385
Median house value: $68,600

Population by Race

Races in Anniston:

Black (48.7%)
White Non-Hispanic (47.9%)
Hispanic (1.7%)
Two or more races (0.9%)
American Indian (0.6%)
Other race (0.6%)

Ancestries: United States (10.4%), English (7.4%), Irish (5.9%), German (4.3%), Scotch-Irish (1.5%), Subsaharan African (1.2%).

Elevation: 740 feet

Land area: 45.4 square miles

Map of Anniston, AL

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Anniston

High school or higher: 73.7%
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 18.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.8%
Unemployed: 8.3%
Mean travel time to work: 19.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Anniston city

Never married: 26.1%
Now married: 44.6%
Separated: 3.3%
Widowed: 12.2%
Divorced: 13.7%

2.2% Foreign born (0.9% Latin America, 0.6% Asia, 0.6% Europe).

Population change in the 1990s: -3,039 (-11.1%).

Hospitals/medical centers in Anniston:

NORTHEAST ALABAMA REGIONAL MED CENTER (400 EAST 10TH STREET)
STRINGFELLOW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (301 EAST 18TH ST)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Anniston:

JACKSONVILLE HOSPITAL (about 12 miles; JACKSONVILLE, AL)
MOUNTAIN VIEW HOSPITAL (about 23 miles; GADSDEN, AL)
GADSDEN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 24 miles; GADSDEN, AL)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Anniston:

ANNISTON METROPOLITAN (about 6 miles; ANNISTON, AL; Abbreviation: ANB)
TALLADEGA MUNI (about 17 miles; TALLADEGA, AL; Abbreviation: ASN)
BIRMINGHAM INTL (about 65 miles; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Abbreviation: BHM)

Other public-use airports nearest to Anniston:

MCMINN (about 5 miles; WEAVER, AL; Abbreviation: 25A)
ASHLAND/LINEVILLE (about 27 miles; ASHLAND/LINEVILLE, AL; Abbreviation: 26A)
GADSDEN MUNI (about 28 miles; GADSDEN, AL; Abbreviation: GAD)

Amtrak station:
ANNISTON (126 W.4TH ST.). Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/Universities in Anniston:

HARRY M AYERS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 772; Location: 1801 COLEMAN RD; Public; Website: www.ayers.cc.al.us)
GADSDEN BUSINESS COLLEGE-ANNISTON (Full-time enrollment: 167; Location: 630 S WILMER AVE; Private, for-profit)
ANNISTON ACADEMY OF HAIR DESIGN (Location: 702 NOBLE ST; Private, for-profit)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Anniston:

JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY (about 12 miles; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Full-time enrollment: 6,418)
GADSDEN STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 23 miles; GADSDEN, AL; Full-time enrollment: 3,360)
SOUTHERN UNION STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 40 miles; WADLEY, AL; Full-time enrollment: 2,925)
STATE UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA (about 51 miles; CARROLLTON, GA; Full-time enrollment: 7,241)
JEFFERSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 61 miles; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Full-time enrollment: 3,279)
SAMFORD UNIVERSITY (about 69 miles; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Full-time enrollment: 4,106)
GEORGE C WALLACE STATE COMMUNITY COLL-HANCEVILLE (about 73 miles; HANCEVILLE, AL; Full-time enrollment: 3,272)

Schools

Public high schools in Anniston:

WELLBORN HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 740; Location: 135 PINSON RD; Grades: 07 – 12)
SAKS HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 583; Location: 4401 SAKS RD; Grades: 08 – 12)
ANNISTON CITY BOOT CAMP SCHOOL (Location: 4804 MCCLELLAN BLVD; Grades: 07 – 12)

Private high school in Anniston:

FAITH CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 311; Location: 4100 RONNAKI RD; Grades: KG – 12)

Biggest public primary/middle schools in Anniston:

WELLBORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 678; Location: 525 COOPER CIR; Grades: KG – 06)
SAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 632; Location: 31 W WATSON; Grades: KG – 04)
ANNISTON MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 622; Location: 4800 MCCLELLAN BLVD; Grades: PK – 12)
ANNISTON HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 596; Location: 1301 WOODSTOCK AVE; Grades: 06 – 12)
WHITE PLAINS HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 489; Location: 250 WHITE PLAINS RD; Grades: 05 – 12)
SAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 381; Location: 32 W WATSON; Grades: 05 – 07)
COLDWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 371; Location: 530 TAYLORS CHAPEL ROAD; Grades: PK – 06)
TENTH STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 362; Location: 1525 E 10TH ST; Grades: KG – 05)
DE ARMANVILLE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 341; Location: 101 SCHOOL RD; Grades: KG – 09)
WHITE PLAINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 304; Location: 5600 ALABAMA HWY 9; Grades: KG – 04)

Private primary/middle school in Anniston:

SACRED HEART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 165; Location: 1821 MCCALL DRIVE; Grades: KG – 8)

Libraries

Library in Anniston:

ANNISTON-CALHOUN COUNTY PUBLIC LIB. (Operating income: $792,703; Location: 108 EAST 10TH STREET; 127,721 books; 1,522 audio materials; 994 video materials; 225 serial subscriptions)