Addison, Alabama Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools
The current estimated population of Addison is 700, with 49% male and 51% female. The population has remained relatively stable, with slight fluctuations due to regional economic changes.
City Facts
- Year founded: 1957
- County: Winston County
- Land area: 3.4 square miles
- Population density: 206 people per square mile
- Area code: 256
- Zip code: 35540
Geography and Location
Addison is a small town located in northern Alabama, in Winston County. It is situated near the intersection of U.S. Route 278 and Alabama Highway 41, providing access to nearby cities like Cullman and Jasper. Addison is surrounded by forests and rolling hills, typical of the Appalachian foothills region. The town is close to Lewis Smith Lake, a popular destination for boating, fishing, and outdoor recreation. Addison’s rural landscape, combined with its proximity to natural attractions, makes it an ideal spot for those seeking a quiet, outdoor-oriented lifestyle. The climate is humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters.
Demographics
Median resident age: 38.1 years
Median household income: $22,235
Median house value: $63,600
Population by Race
Races in Addison:
- White Non-Hispanic (99.4%)
Ancestries: United States (23.2%), Irish (10.5%), German (5.8%), English (3.2%), Scottish (1.2%).
Elevation: 779 feet
Land area: 3.5 square miles
Population by Education
For population 25 years and over in Addison
- High school or higher: 52.2%
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 11.7%
- Graduate or professional degree: 5.9%
- Unemployed: 1.8%
- Mean travel time to work: 21.1 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Addison town
- Never married: 14.3%
- Now married: 61.7%
- Separated: 2.2%
- Widowed: 8.8%
- Divorced: 13.0%
0.4% Foreign born
Population change in the 1990s: +82 (+12.8%).
Hospitals
Hospitals/medical centers near Addison:
- BAPTIST LAWRENCE (about 22 miles; MOULTON, AL)
- HARTSELLE MEDICAL CENTER (about 24 miles; HARTSELLE, AL)
- WOODLAND MEDICAL CENTER (about 25 miles; CULLMAN, AL)
Airports
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Addison:
- HUNTSVILLE INTL-CARL T JONES FIELD (about 42 miles; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Abbreviation: HSV)
- NORTHWEST ALABAMA RGNL (about 47 miles; MUSCLE SHOALS, AL; Abbreviation: MSL)
- BIRMINGHAM INTL (about 54 miles; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Abbreviation: BHM)
Other public-use airports nearest to Addison:
- ADDISON MUNICIPAL (about 2 miles; ADDISON, AL; Abbreviation: 2A8)
- DOUBLE SPRINGS-WINSTON COUNTY (about 11 miles; DOUBLE SPRINGS, AL; Abbreviation: 3M2)
- WALKER COUNTY-BEVILL FIELD (about 23 miles; JASPER, AL; Abbreviation: JFX)
Colleges and Universities
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Addison:
- GEORGE C WALLACE STATE COMMUNITY COLL-HANCEVILLE (about 28 miles; HANCEVILLE, AL; Full-time enrollment: 3,272)
- JOHN C CALHOUN STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 31 miles; DECATUR, AL; Full-time enrollment: 4,547)
- BEVILL STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 32 miles; SUMITON, AL; Full-time enrollment: 2,670)
- UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM (about 49 miles; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Full-time enrollment: 12,178)
- NORTHWEST SHOALS COMMUNITY COLLEGE-MUSCLE SHOALS (about 50 miles; MUSCLE SHOALS, AL; Full-time enrollment: 2,669)
- JEFFERSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 52 miles; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Full-time enrollment: 3,279)
- UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA IN HUNTSVILLE (about 52 miles; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Full-time enrollment: 4,795)
Schools
Public high school in Addison:
- ADDISON HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 322; Location: 151 SCHOOL ROAD; Grades: 07 – 12)
Public primary/middle school in Addison:
- ADDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 370; Location: 16411 COUNTY ROAD 41; Grades: KG – 06)