Alexander City, AL

Census Place

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2023 Population
14,686
0.69% 1-year decline
US Senator
Tommy Tuberville
Republican Party
US Senator
Katie Britt
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
42.8
3.88% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$42,367
0.536% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$135,900
9.42% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
5,638
5.74% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Alexander City, AL had a population of 14.7k people with a median age of 42.8 and a median household income of $42,367. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Alexander City, AL declined from 14,788 to 14,686, a −0.69% decrease and its median household income grew from $42,141 to $42,367, a 0.536% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Alexander City, AL are White (Non-Hispanic) (54.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (31.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.46%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.05%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.9%).

None of the households in Alexander City, AL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.3% of the residents in Alexander City, AL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Alexander City, AL are Central Alabama Community College (359 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Alexander City, AL was $135,900, and the homeownership rate was 62.4%.

Most people in Alexander City, AL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Alexander City, AL was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Alexander City, AL is home to a population of 14.7k people, from which 97.3% are citizens. As of N/A, N/A% of Alexander City, AL residents were born outside of the country (N/A people).

In 2023, there were 1.74 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.04k people) in Alexander City, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.63k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 802 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

97.3%
2023 Citizenship
97.9%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.3% of Alexander City, AL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Alexander City, AL was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Alexander City, AL
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    8.04k ± 540
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    4.63k ± 668
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    802 ± 452
6.36%
Hispanic Population
934 people

In 2023, there were 1.74 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.04k people) in Alexander City, AL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.63k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 802 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

6.36% of the people in Alexander City, AL are hispanic (934 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Alexander City, AL as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    45,935 ± 5,238 people
  2. Guatemala
    15,043 ± 3,007 people
  3. India
    10,012 ± 2,454 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alexander City, AL was Mexico, the natal country of 45,935 Alexander City, AL residents, followed by Guatemala with 15,043 and India with 10,012.

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Economy

The economy of Alexander City, AL employs 5.64k people. The largest industries in Alexander City, AL are Manufacturing (1,029 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (934 people), and Retail Trade (795 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($118,013), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,948), and Construction ($60,476).

Occupations

5.64k
2023 Value
± 678
5.74%
1 Year growth
± 16.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Alexander City, AL grew at a rate of 5.74%, from 5.33k employees to 5.64k employees.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

5.64k
2023 Value
± 678
5.74%
1 Year growth
± 16.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Alexander City, AL grew at a rate of 5.74%, from 5.33k employees to 5.64k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Alexander City, AL, are Manufacturing (1,029 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (934 people), and Retail Trade (795 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Alexander City, AL, though some of these residents may live in Alexander City, AL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.1%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.13M people employed in Alabama. This represents a 2.1% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.2%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alabama.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alabama went to Donald J. Trump with 64.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.533%).

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing the state of Alabama. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Alabama

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Tommy Tuberville
Senator from Alabama2
Assumed office on January 3, 2021
Katie Britt
Senator from Alabama3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt are the senators currently representing Alabama.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Alabama

Alabama is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Alexander City, AL awarded 359 degrees. The student population of Alexander City, AL in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 771 male students and 1,139 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Alexander City, AL are White (282 and 79%), followed by Black or African American (55 and 15.4%), Two or More Races (7 and 1.96%), and Hispanic or Latino (5 and 1.4%).

The largest universities in Alexander City, AL by number of degrees awarded are Central Alabama Community College (359 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Alexander City, AL are General Studies (101 and 28.1%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (59 and 16.4%), and Registered Nursing (36 and 10%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 1,910 students enrolled in Alexander City, AL, 40.4% men and 59.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,311 records, of which 56.7% were women and 43.3% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 67 degrees awarded
  2. 36 degrees awarded
  3. 15 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Alexander City, AL was General Studies with 67 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Alexander City, AL according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
359 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Central Alabama Community College with 359 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 137 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Alexander City, AL, which is 0.617 times less than the 222 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 282 degrees mean that there were 5.13 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 55 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,810) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,230) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,250) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In N/A, N/A% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while N/A% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Alexander City, AL was $135,900 in 2023, which is 0.448 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $124,200 to $135,900, a 9.42% increase. The homeownership rate in Alexander City, AL is 62.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Alexander City, AL have an average commute time of 19.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Alexander City, AL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$135,900
Median Property Value 2023
±$21,752
N/A
Median Property Taxes
±N/A

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Alexander City, AL the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Alexander City, AL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

62.4%
Homeownership
2023
64.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 62.4% of the housing units in Alexander City, AL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 64.9%.

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Income by Location

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The following map shows all of the places in Alexander City, AL colored by their Median Household Income (N/A).

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Household Income

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$42,367
Median Household Income
± $7,699
6.09k
Number of Households
± 652

In 2023, the median household income of the 6.09k households in Alexander City, AL grew to $42,367 from the previous year's value of $42,141.

The following chart displays the households in Alexander City, AL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Alexander City, AL is from Alexander City, AL.
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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (85.7%)
  2. Carpooled (8.97%)
  3. Worked At Home (3.9%)

In 2023, 85.7% of workers in Alexander City, AL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.97%) and those who worked at home (3.9%).

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Commute Time

19.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Alexander City, AL have a shorter commute time (19.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.48% of the workforce in Alexander City, AL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Alexander City, AL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Alexander City, AL have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

N/A% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Alexander City, AL (N/A out of N/A people) live below the poverty line, a number that is approximately the same as the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Alexander City, AL is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

91.4% of the population of Alexander City, AL has health coverage, with 37.2% on employee plans, 22.3% on Medicaid, 16.2% on Medicare, 14.7% on non-group plans, and 1.08% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Tallapoosa County, AL see 2112 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.66% increase from the previous year (2018 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3419 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 2930 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,112 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tallapoosa County, AL

Primary care physicians in Tallapoosa County, AL see an average of 2,112 patients per year. This represents a 4.66% increase from the previous year (2,018 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Tallapoosa County, AL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.8% under 18 years, 20.1% between 18 and 34 years, 35.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.8% were men and 53.2% were women.

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Uninsured People

8.55%
Uninsured
37.2%
Employer Coverage
22.3%
Medicaid
16.2%
Medicare
14.7%
Non-Group
1.08%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Alexander City, AL declined by 18.8% from 10.5% to 8.55%.

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