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Alexander City, Alabama Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Alexander City, Alabama is 14,621, with 47.8% male and 52.2% female. The city has seen gradual growth, largely driven by its proximity to Lake Martin and its role as a regional economic center.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1872
  • County: Tallapoosa
  • Land area: 39.0 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 375 people per square mile
  • Area code: 256
  • Zip code: 35010

Geography and Location

Alexander City, Alabama is located in Tallapoosa County in east-central Alabama. The city is best known for its proximity to Lake Martin, a large reservoir with 44,000 acres of water and 750 miles of wooded shoreline. This location makes Alexander City a popular destination for water-based recreation, including boating, fishing, and camping. The city is also a regional hub for manufacturing, healthcare, and retail services. With its small-town charm and scenic location, Alexander City serves as a gateway to outdoor adventure while maintaining a vibrant local economy.

Demographics

Median resident age: 39.3 years
Median household income: $29,309
Median house value: $75,000

Population by Race

Races in Alexander City:

  • White Non-Hispanic (70.3%)
  • Black (28.4%)

Ancestries: United States (17.3%), English (8.6%), Irish (6.0%), German (3.9%), Scottish (2.1%), Scotch-Irish (1.7%).

Elevation: 704 feet

Land area: 38.8 square miles

Map of Alexander City, AL

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Alexander City

  • High school or higher: 70.6%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 16.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.2%
  • Unemployed: 6.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 18.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Alexander City city

  • Never married: 21.3%
  • Now married: 54.2%
  • Separated: 2.2%
  • Widowed: 11.6%
  • Divorced: 10.6%

0.6% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -275 (-1.8%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Alexander City:

  • RUSSELL HOSPITAL (3316 HIGHWAY 280)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Alexander City:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Alexander City:

  • TALLADEGA MUNI (about 45 miles; TALLADEGA, AL; Abbreviation: ASN)
  • ANNISTON METROPOLITAN (about 46 miles; ANNISTON, AL; Abbreviation: ANB)
  • MONTGOMERY RGNL (DANNELLY FIELD) (about 54 miles; MONTGOMERY, AL; Abbreviation: MGM)

Other public-use airports nearest to Alexander City:

  • THOMAS C RUSSELL FLD (about 3 miles; ALEXANDER CITY, AL; Abbreviation: ALX)
  • ASHLAND/LINEVILLE (about 26 miles; ASHLAND/LINEVILLE, AL; Abbreviation: 26A)
  • MERKEL FIELD SYLACAUGA MUNI (about 30 miles; SYLACAUGA, AL; Abbreviation: SCD)

College/University in Alexander City:

  • CENTRAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 1,161; Location: 1675 CHEROKEE RD; Public; Website: www.cacc.cc.al.us)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alexander City:

  • SOUTHERN UNION STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 29 miles; WADLEY, AL; Full-time enrollment: 2,925)
  • TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY (about 39 miles; TUSKEGEE, AL; Full-time enrollment: 2,732)
  • AUBURN UNIVERSITY MAIN CAMPUS (about 39 miles; AUBURN UNIVERSITY, AL; Full-time enrollment: 19,703)
  • FAULKNER UNIVERSITY (about 44 miles; MONTGOMERY, AL; Full-time enrollment: 2,283)
  • ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 46 miles; MONTGOMERY, AL; Full-time enrollment: 4,359)
  • COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE (about 48 miles; MONTGOMERY, AL; Full-time enrollment: 126,963)
  • AUBURN UNIVERSITY-MONTGOMERY (about 52 miles; MONTGOMERY, AL; Full-time enrollment: 3,677)

Schools

Public high schools in Alexander City:

  • BENJAMIN RUSSELL HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 963; Location: 225 HEARD BLVD; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • TALLAPOOSA AREA VOCATIONAL TRAINING (Location: 225 HEARD BLVD; Grades: 11 – 12)
  • CAREER TECHNOLOGY CENTER (Location: 1375 JUNIOR COLLEGE DR; Grades: 10 – 12)

Private high school in Alexander City:

  • VICTORY BAPTIST ACADEMY (Students: 37; Location: 210 SOUTH RD; Grades: PK – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Alexander City:

  • JIM PEARSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 881; Location: 1240 SCOTT RD; Grades: KG – 02)
  • NATHANIEL H STEPHENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 572; Location: 851 LAUREL ST; Grades: 03 – 04)
  • ALEXANDER CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 570; Location: 359 STATE ST; Grades: 07 – 08)
  • WILLIAM L RADNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 563; Location: 140 ALISON DR; Grades: 05 – 06)

Private primary/middle school in Alexander City:

  • LIBERTY BAPTIST CHRISTIAN SCH (Students: 72; Location: 1365 HILLABEE STREET; Grades: PK – 11)

Libraries

Library in Alexander City:

  • ADELIA MCCONNELL RUSSELL LIBRARY (Operating income: $352,114; Location: 318 CHURCH STREET; 28,718 books; 1,068 audio materials; 2,647 video materials; 94 serial subscriptions)

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