City safety & data profile

Alexander CityAL

Alexander City, AL is a 15K-resident city in Tallapoosa County with a median household income of $47,022.

Tallapoosa County, Alabama. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Alexander City, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Alexander City has a population larger than 26% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $155,000, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

15K
Population
Top 74%
By size
$47,022
Median income
$155,000
Median home
25.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Alexander City

Alexander City posts a median household income higher than 6% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Alexander City area.

Top 94%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Alexander City

Where Alexander City income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$47,022 Bottom 6% higher than 6% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. AL $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Alexander City, AL beyond the headline numbers

Alexander City sits inside Tallapoosa County, Alabama, at roughly 32.94°N, -85.95°W. Population 14,718, $47,022 median household income. Median home value $155,000, median rent $721. Poverty rate 25.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Alexander City's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 49.1%, then short sleep duration at 43.4%. 1 hospital in/around Alexander City, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Alexander City from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
14,718
Alexander City
Median Income
$47,022
-31% vs avg
Median Home Value
$155,000
-32% vs avg
Median Age
41.8
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Tallapoosa County) - Alexander City's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
41K-1%
Median Income
$59,356+52%
Median Home Value
$158,500+67%
Poverty Rate
16.3%-18%
Unemployment
4.9%-57%

Economics

Economics indicators for Alexander City, AL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$721/mo
Poverty Rate
25.7% +81% vs avg
Unemployment 6.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 20.2%
Work From Home 4.6%
Public Transit 0.3%

Population

White 57.4%
African American 30.1%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
49.1%
Short Sleep Duration
43.4%
Obesity
41.3%
Physical Inactivity
32.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.9%
Current Smoking
17.7%
Diabetes
17.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.6%
Binge Drinking
12.3%
Lack of Health Insurance
11.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 52.5%
Annual Checkup 82.2%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.7%
Coronary Heart Disease
9%
Stroke
5.1%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
RUSSELL MEDICAL CENTER
ALEXANDER CITY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Alexander City, AL? ▼
Alexander City, AL has a population of 14,718 people, located in Tallapoosa County, Alabama.
What is the median household income in Alexander City? ▼
The median household income in Alexander City, AL is $47,022 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 25.7%.
What is the median home value in Alexander City? ▼
The median home value in Alexander City, AL is $155,000. Median rent is $721/month.
What are the top health concerns in Alexander City? ▼
The top health indicators in Alexander City include High Blood Pressure (49.1%), Short Sleep Duration (43.4%), Obesity (41.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Alexander City? ▼
Alexander City has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Alexander City? ▼
The median age in Alexander City, AL is 41.8 years. 20.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Alexander City, AL is located in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. With a population of 15K and a $47,022 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Alexander City area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Alexander City's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Tallapoosa County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.