Margaret, Alabama

About Margaret

Margaret, AL is a close-knit town located in central Alabama, home to 6,654 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Margaret is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 9.82 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 678 residents per square mile.

📰 Margaret News Today

• Former Margaret employees claim they were fired for racial bias, mayor denies claims wvtm · Jun 23
• All agenda votes fail amid Margaret city council tension WBMA · May 4
• ‘We don’t have kings’: Alabama residents accuse mayor of misconduct, demand records al.com · May 19
• Adapt and Overcome: We Are UA Ambassadors Drs. Brent Hardin and Margaret Stran UA News Center · Mar 24
• Margaret Renkl, Alabama-born writer who covered the South in all its natural beauty, ends New York Times column cbs42.com · May 4

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Margaret Unique

• The only place in America named Margaret — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,654.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Margaret

• Landmark BBQ — barbecue

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Margaret

• Dillard Park reviews ★
• Wilson Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Margaret

• Margaret Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Margaret

🏘️ Nearby Communities