Alexander City, Alabama

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Alexander City, Alabama
settlement_type = City
nickname = Alex City
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map_caption = Location in Alabama


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_name1 = Alabama
subdivision_name2 = Tallapoosa
government_type =
leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = Barbara H. Young
established_title = Founded
established_date = 1872
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area_total_sq_mi = 39.0
area_total_km2 = 101
area_land_sq_mi = 38.8
area_land_km2 = 100.5
area_water_sq_mi = 0.2
area_water_km2 = 0.4
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population_as_of =2007
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population_total =14950

population_footnotes = cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/popest/cities/tables/SUB-EST2007-04-01.csv|title=Annual Estimates of the Population for Incorporated Places in Alabama|publisher=United States Census Bureau|date=2008-07-10|accessdate=2008-07-14]
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population_density_km2 = 149.3
population_density_sq_mi = 386.6
timezone = CST
utc_offset = -6
timezone_DST = CDT
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latd = 32 |latm = 55 |lats = 59 |latNS = N
longd = 85 |longm = 56 |longs = 10 |longEW = W
elevation_m = 215
elevation_ft = 705
website = http://www.alexandercityonline.com
postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 35010-35011
area_code = 256
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 01-01132
blank1_name = GNIS feature ID
blank1_info = 0112981
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Alexander City is a city in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 15,008. According to the 2005 U.S. Census estimates, the city had a population of 14,957. [http://www.census.gov/popest/cities/files/SUB-EST2005-all.csv] Locals refer to Alexander City as "Alex City" . Alexander City is known for Lake Martin with its convert|750|mi|km of wooded shoreline and 44,000 acres (178 km²) of crystal clear water. Lake Martin is located on the Tallapoosa River and offers boating, swimming, fishing, golfing, and camping. Many neighborhoods and luxury homes are located on the lake.

Russell Corporation, maker of Russell Athletic, Cross Creek, Jerzees, and Country Cottons apparel, was founded in 1902 and is a large employer in the city. The company is headquartered in the city, but also shares this status with Atlanta, Georgia when in 1998 the need for an office in a larger city was needed. Recently, the number of workers employed by Russell Corporation in Alex City has been on a steady decline due to Russell moving more and more production overseas. On April 17, 2006, Russell Corporation was bought by Berkshire Hathaway for an estimated $600 million. Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett's company, also owns such companies as Fruit of the Loom and GEICO. The company will continue to operate as Russell Corporation, but its workers and CEO will report to Fruit of the Loom.

Geography

Alexander City is located at coor dms|32|55|59|N|85|56|10|W|city (32.933157, -85.936008)GR|1.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 39.0 square miles (101.0 km²), of which, 38.8 square miles (100.5 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.4 km²) of it (0.44%) is water.

Alexander City is located on U.S. Route 280. Birmingham is convert|60|mi|km to the north, Auburn is convert|40|mi|km southeast and Montgomery is convert|50|mi|km south-southwest of Alexander City.

Demographics

USCensusPop
1880=796
1890=679
1900=1061
1910=1710
1920=2293
1930=4519
1940=6640
1950=6430
1960=13140
1970=12358
1980=13807
1990=14917
2000=15008
estyear=2007
estimate=14950

Alexander City is the principal city of the Alexander City Micropolitan Statistical Area, a micropolitan area that covers Coosa and Tallapoosa counties [ [http://www.census.gov/population/www/estimates/metro_general/2006/List5.txt MICROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREAS AND COMPONENTS] , Office of Management and Budget, 2007-05-11. Accessed 2008-07-27.] and had a combined population of 53,677 at the 2000 census.GR|2

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 15,008 people, 6,152 households, and 4,134 families residing in the city. The population density was 386.6 people per square mile (149.3/km²). There were 6,855 housing units at an average density of 176.6/sq mi (68.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 70.56% White, 28.37% Black or African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.15% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. 0.45% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 6,152 households out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were married couples living together, 16.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.8% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the city the population was spread out with 24.2% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 84.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,309, and the median income for a family was $38,881. Males had a median income of $30,392 versus $20,705 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,305. About 15.0% of families and 16.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.7% of those under age 18 and 13.6% of those age 65 or over.

See also

*Alexander City Schools

Notable natives

*Joe Forehand - former Chairman of the Board of Accenture
*Terrell Owens - wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys.
* Judge C. J. Coley - former Probate Judge, deceased.
* Benjamin Russell - founder of Russell Corporation.
* Jimmy "Red" Phillips - All-American at Auburn University and NFL All-Pro.
* Lee Williams - Pro Golfer.

References

External links

* [http://www.alexandercityonline.com/ City of Alexander City] official site
* [http://www.alexandercity.org/ Alexander City Chamber of Commerce]
* [http://www.lakemartin.com/ Lake Martin] community and visitors guide