Alexander CityAlabama
Alexander City, known to locals as "Alex City", is the largest city in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States, with a population of 14,843 as of the 2020 census. It has been the largest community in Tallapoosa County since 1910.
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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
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
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
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.