Alexander City, AL

City

Demographics of Alexander City

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

20.2%

Households with Children

33.7%

School Enrollment K-12

1,683

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.8%
School Age (5-17): 17.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.5%
Working Age (35-54): 20.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.8%
Seniors (65+): 22.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 14.9%
High School / GED: 33.6%
Some College or Associate's: 31.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 20.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 13.7%
Single Parents: 20.0%
Couples & Adults: 28.0%
Living Alone: 38.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 6.4%
Asian: 1.4%
Black or African American: 29.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 61.3%
Puerto Rican: 10.3%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 20.2%
South American: 8.1%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 35.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 64.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 34.6%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 65.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 82.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 13.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 92.8%
Spanish: 4.6%
European & Indo-European: 1.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.4%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.5%
Elementary (1-4): 7.3%
Middle School (5-8): 3.6%
High School (9-12): 4.7%
College / Graduate: 4.0%
Not Enrolled: 78.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Alexander City

Neighborhood

Tallapoosa, AL

Wind Creek Farms / Mount Zion

Elkahatchee Heights / Elkahatchee Park

Sunny Level / Parish Hills

Old Providence / Morningside

Tohopeka / Lake Hill Estates

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources