Alexander City, Alabama
City · Population 14,439 · #52 in Alabama
About Alexander City
Alexander City is a close-knit town in eastern Alabama with an estimated population of 14,439.
Alexander City holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 46.05 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 314 residents per square mile.
📰 Alexander City News Today
- Mr. Jerry Paul Pasley Obituary (1947 - 2026) - Alexander City, AL - WCOV-TV The Press · Aug 17
- Mrs. Sandra Ann Jackson-Daly Obituary (1961 - 2026) - Alexander City, AL - WCOV-TV Legacy obituary · Aug 15
- Alexander City man charged with murder in death of 4-month-old baby WRBL · Jun 19
- Deacon Harold Dean Obituary in Alexander City at Wright's Funeral Home | Obit rememberobits.com · Mar 9
- Ben Russell Obituary (01/18/1938 - 04/23/2026) - Alexander City, AL - AL.com (Birmingham) AL.com · Apr 24
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Alexander City Unique
- The only place in America named Alexander City — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern Alabama, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 14,439.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Alexander City
- Big-B-BBQ — american
- Huddle House — american
- La Posada Mexican Grill — mexican
- Nemia's Creamery
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Ruby Tuesday — american
- Sakura Bistro — sushi
- The Station's Best — wings
- Alana's Place — american
- Carib Kitchen Caribbean Food
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Respawn Arcade · Arcade
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Alexander City
- Alexander City Middle School
- Benjamin Russell High School
- Jim Pearson Elementary School
- Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School
- William L Radney Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Russell Medical Center ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlabama
TypeCity
Mayor🏛️ James Douglas Nabors
Population (2024)14,439
Rank in state#52 of 463
Land area46.05 sq mi
Density314/sq mi
Coordinates32.9167, -85.9406