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The City of Anniston had a population of 22,222 as of July 1, 2015. Anniston ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Alabama. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Anniston is located at latitude 33.6734 and longitude -85.8109 in Calhoun County. The formal boundaries for the City of Anniston (see map below) encompass a land area of 45.64 sq. miles and a water area of 0.07 sq. miles. Calhoun County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6). The elevation is 712 feet.
The City of Anniston (GNIS ID: 2403101) has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Beneath the boundary map are tables with Anniston population, income and housing data, five-year growth projections and peer comparisons for key demographic data. The estimates are for July 1, 2015.
Alternate Unofficial Names for Anniston: Annies Town, Woodstock.
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 22,222 |
| Population in Households | 21,254 |
| Population in Familes | 16,222 |
| Population in Group Qrtrs | 968 |
| Population Density1 | 487 |
| Diversity Index2 | 57 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 9,516 |
| Average Household Size | 2.23 |
| Family Households | 5,540 |
| Average Family Size | 3 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 11,601 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,322 (45.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 4,194 (36.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,085 (18.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $103,981 |
| Average Home Value | $133,549 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $33,147 |
| Average Household Income | $49,475 |
| Per Capita Income | $21,552 |
| (Compound Annual Growth Rates) | ||
GROWTH RATES |
2010-2015 | 2015-2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | -0.74% | -0.48% |
| Households | -0.76% | -0.5% |
| Families | -1.0% | -0.71% |
| Median Household Income | 2.67% | |
| Per Capita Income | 2.23% | |
The table below compares Anniston to the other 578 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Alabama by rank and percentile using July 1, 2015 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 25 | 96th |
| Population Density1 | # 145 | 75th |
| Diversity Index2 | # 45 | 92nd |
| Median Household Income | # 397 | 31st |
| Per Capita Income | # 189 | 67th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Alabama Census Data Comparison Tool.
