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Alexander City Alabama Real Estate
Alexander City Alabama Real Estate

 

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Population (year 2000): 15,008. Estimated population in July 2005: 14,957 (-0.3% change)
Males: 6,877 (45.8%), Females: 8,131 (54.2%)

Tallapoosa County

Zip codes: 35010.

Median resident age: 39.3 years
Median household income: $29,309 (year 2000)
Median house value: $75,000 (year 2000)

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

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%).

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Montgomery, AL (46.0 miles , pop. 201,568).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (627.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Jacksons' Gap, AL (8.8 miles ), Goodwater, AL (11.9 miles ), New Site, AL (12.3 miles ), Dadeville, AL (13.7 miles ), Goldville, AL (14.7 miles) , Rockford, AL (19.7 miles ), Eclectic, AL (21.4 miles ), Camp Hill, AL (21.5 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1996: 63 buildings, average cost: $88,100
  • 1997: 52 buildings, average cost: $85,800
  • 1998: 53 buildings, average cost: $102,800
  • 1999: 24 buildings, average cost: $135,800
  • 2000: 27 buildings, average cost: $111,900
  • 2001: 36 buildings, average cost: $94,700
  • 2002: 23 buildings, average cost: $130,300
  • 2003: 30 buildings, average cost: $128,500
  • 2004: 36 buildings, average cost: $127,900

Latitude: 32.93 N, Longitude: 85.94 W

Area code: 256

Alexander City, Alabama business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Industries providing employment: Manufacturing (37.1%), Educational,health and social services (15.3%), Retail trade (10.0%).

Daytime population change due to commuting: +4,572 (+30.5%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 4,391 (74.7%)

Crime in Alexander City by Year

Type 1999 2000 2001 2003 2004
Murders 3 3 0 0 0
    per 100,000 20.0 20.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Rapes 4 8 10 4 5
    per 100,000 26.7 53.3 66.6 26.7 33.3
Robberies 11 15 5 17 20
    per 100,000 73.3 99.9 33.3 113.3 133.3
Assaults 58 47 73 87 105
    per 100,000 386.5 313.2 486.4 579.7 699.6
Burglaries 121 119 140 136 168
    per 100,000 806.2 792.9 932.8 906.2 1119.4
Thefts 596 658 815 663 761
    per 100,000 3971.2 4384.3 5430.4 4417.6 5070.6
Auto thefts 19 20 22 12 23
    per 100,000 126.6 133.3 146.6 80.0 153.3
Crime Index: (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 327.2) 355.3 375.5 428.2 407.1 486.7

Average climate in Alexander City, Alabama

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Alexander City-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Alabama state average. It is 90% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/1/1953, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 19.8 miles away from the Alexander City city center killed 7 people and injured 12 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 3/18/1996, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 9.6 miles away from the city center caused $700,000 in damages.

Birthplace of: Scottie Vines - 2005 NFL player (Detroit Lions, born: Apr 17, 1979), Terrell Owens - 2005 NFL player (Philadelphia Eagles, born: Dec 7, 1973), Lee Williams - PGA Tour Golf player (born: 12/27/81).


Main business address for: RUSSELL CORP (KNIT OUTERWEAR MILLS).

Hospital/medical center in Alexander City:
  • RUSSELL HOSPITAL (3316 HIGHWAY 280)
Other hospitals/medical centers near Alexander City:
  • LAKEMARTIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; DADEVILLE, AL)
  • CLAY COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 23 miles; ASHLAND, AL)
  • COMMUNITY HOSPITAL INC (about 27 miles; TALLASSEE, AL)

Political contributions by individuals in Alexander City, AL

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Alexander City:

  • TALLADEGA MUNI (about 45 miles; TALLADEGA, AL; ID: ASN)
  • ANNISTON METROPOLITAN (about 46 miles; ANNISTON, AL; ID: ANB)
  • MONTGOMERY RGNL (DANNELLY FIELD) (about 54 miles; MONTGOMERY, AL; ID: MGM)
Other public-use airports nearest to Alexander City:
  • THOMAS C RUSSELL FLD (about 3 miles; ALEXANDER CITY, AL; ID: ALX)
  • ASHLAND/LINEVILLE (about 26 miles; ASHLAND/LINEVILLE, AL; ID: 26A)
  • MERKEL FIELD SYLACAUGA MUNI (about 30 miles; SYLACAUGA, AL; ID: SCD)

Local government employment and payroll (March 2004)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Correction 3 $5,535 $22,140 0 $0
Fire - Other 3 $6,066 $24,264 0 $0
Firefighters 43 $119,441 $33,332 0 $0
Sewerage 12 $26,251 $26,251 0 $0
Police Protection - Officers 45 $124,518 $33,204 0 $0
Judicial and Legal 2 $4,585 $27,510 0 $0
Other Government Administration 15 $39,498 $31,598 0 $0
Financial Administration 14 $36,017 $30,871 0 $0
Police - Other 9 $20,185 $26,913 0 $0
Gas Supply 7 $17,238 $29,550 0 $0
Parks and Recreation 16 $36,502 $27,376 8 $4,987
Local Libraries 9 $18,161 $24,214 1 $1,276
Other and Unallocable 25 $55,091 $26,443 0 $0
Water Supply 32 $80,448 $30,168 0 $0
Electric Power 15 $43,018 $34,414 0 $0
Solid Waste Management 8 $14,854 $22,281 0 $0
Welfare 3 $5,035 $20,140 1 $1,200
Streets and Highways 18 $37,968 $25,312 0 $0
Totals for Government 279 $690,412 $29,695 10 $7,463

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

Notable locations in Alexander City: Alexander City Post Offie (A), Sugar Creek Filter Plant (B), Alexander City City Hall (C), Springhill Sewage Disposal Plant (D), Christian Creek Sewage Disposal Plant (E), Dobbs Sewage Disposal Plant (F), Duncan Community Center (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Alexander City Shopping Center (1), West End Shopping Center (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Alexander City include: Wayside Baptist Church (A), Unity Baptist Church (B), Trinity Methodist Church (C), Macedonia Church (D), Sunny Level Church (E), Sunny Level Baptist Church (F), Church of Christ (G), Church of God (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Carver Heights Cemetery (1), Bethel Cemetery (2), Fellowship Cemetery (3), Macedonia Cemetery (4), Harper Cemetery (5), Hillview Cemetery (6). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Gordans Pond (A), Walls Lake (B), Junior College Lake (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Alexander City: Hamp Lyon Stadium (1). Display/hide its location on the map

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Alexander City compared to Alabama state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
Strongest AM radio stations in Alexander City:
  • WRFS (1050 AM; 1 kW; ALEXANDER CITY, AL)
  • WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WZZX (780 AM; daytime; 5 kW; LINEVILLE, AL; Owner: ROBERT A. PERRY)
  • WKNG (1060 AM; daytime; 50 kW; TALLAPOOSA, GA; Owner: WKNG, INC.)
  • WMSP (740 AM; 10 kW; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WACV (1170 AM; 10 kW; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: MONTGOMERY BROADCAST PROPERTIES, LTD)
  • WDLK (1450 AM; 1 kW; DADEVILLE, AL; Owner: PROGRESSIVE UNITED COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCNN (680 AM; 50 kW; NORTH ATLANTA, GA; Owner: DICKEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSB (750 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Alexander City:
  • WZLM (97.3 FM; DADEVILLE, AL; Owner: GREAT SOUTH RFDC, LLC)
  • WTBJ (91.3 FM; OXFORD, AL; Owner: TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY)
  • WLWI-FM (92.3 FM; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WELL-FM (88.7 FM; DADEVILLE, AL; Owner: TIGER COMMUNICATIONS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • WSTH-FM (106.1 FM; ALEXANDER CITY, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBAM-FM (98.9 FM; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: DEEP SOUTH BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHHY-FM (101.9 FM; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WMXS (103.3 FM; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WASZ (95.5 FM; ASHLAND, AL; Owner: WILLIAMS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WQNR (99.9 FM; TALLASSEE, AL; Owner: TIGER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTDR (92.7 FM; TALLADEGA, AL; Owner: JACOBS BROADCAST GROUP, INC.)
  • WTRB-FM (98.3 FM; SYLACAUGA, AL; Owner: WILLIAMS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
TV broadcast stations around Alexander City:
  • WAXC-LP (Channel 64; ALEXANDER CITY, AL; Owner: CABLE VIDEO PRODUCTIONS, INC.)
  • WNCF (Channel 32; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CHANNEL 32 MONTGOMERY LLC)
  • WMCF-TV (Channel 45; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

 

 

 

 

 


 
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