Shorter, Alabama
Town · Population 366 · #357 in Alabama
About Shorter
Shorter is a tiny community in eastern Alabama with an estimated population of 366.
Officially, Shorter is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 4.54 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 81 residents per square mile.
📰 Shorter News Today
- New manufacturing facility expected to bring 30 jobs to Shorter WSFA · Aug 3
- Man’s body found in Macon County WAKA 8 · Jul 1
- Monthly Weather Forecast for Shorter, Alabama 36075 The Weather Channel · Dec 28
- Katie Mae Shorter Hughley Obituary in Opelika at Harris Funeral Home, Inc. articobits.com · Apr 16
- How you can help beagles rescued from research facility as they make a stop in Alabama AL.com · May 7
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Shorter Unique
- The only place in America named Shorter — 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
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Shorter
- Mae's Wings and BBQ
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Shorter
- DC Wolfe School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlabama
TypeTown
Population (2024)366
Rank in state#357 of 463
Land area4.54 sq mi
Density81/sq mi
Coordinates32.4115, -85.9728