The South is growing at a breakneck pace, but Alabama is just along for the ride. The Yellowhammer State added around 15,500 people between 2018 and 2019, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. That's a 0.3 percent increase - the 26th fastest rate of growth in the United States.
The city of Birmingham continues to see a slight loss of residents each year, while small cities in Shelby County, south of Birmingham, are among some of the fastest growing in Alabama. That's according to new city population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. Since 2010, Birmingham has lot about 2,357 residents.
What counties are in central Alabama?
The city, by its own calculations, has seen its population grow by 10.8 percent since 2010 and is the fastest-growing major city in the state.
The smallest municipality in the state, McMullen has a population of just 10 people. In terms of land area, Huntsville is the largest city in Alabama and is also ranked 4th in terms of population.
Best Cities to Live in Alabama, 2019
| Rank | City |
|---|
| 1 | Madison |
| 2 | Fairhope |
| 3 | Troy |
| 4 | Daphne |
ANNISTON, AL - Anniston has been dubbed the "most dangerous city" in Alabama. That's according to the researchers at the financial news and opinion site 24/7 Wall St., who dug into FBI data from 2017 to determine violent crime rates in nearly 2,000 cities and towns.
Detailed List Of The Most African American Cities In Alabama
| Rank | City | Population |
|---|
| 1 | Tuskegee | 8,699 |
| 2 | Fairfield | 10,790 |
| 3 | Prichard | 21,927 |
| 4 | Midfield | 5,158 |
Alabama is also known as the "Heart of Dixie" and the "Cotton State". The state tree is the longleaf pine, and the state flower is the camellia. Alabama's capital is Montgomery. The largest city by population is Birmingham, which has long been the most industrialized city; the largest city by land area is Huntsville.
The 5 Biggest Cities in Alabama
- Birmingham. Located in the north-central part of the state, Birmingham is Alabama's largest city, with a population of around 210,710.
- Montgomery. With a population of 199,518 individuals, Montgomery is Alabama's second most populous city.
- Huntsville.
- Mobile.
- Tuscaloosa.
Alabama is a state located in the southern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west.
Major cities near Georgia, AL
- 65 miles to Birmingham, AL.
- 119 miles to Nashville, TN.
- 153 miles to Atlanta, GA.
- 184 miles to Memphis, TN.
- 271 miles to Louisville, KY.
- 286 miles to Lexington-Fayette, KY.
- 343 miles to Saint Louis, MO.
- 355 miles to Cincinnati, OH.
On a whole, Alabama is not one of the safest states in the United States, yet many of its individual communities score very highly on our Safety Index due to low crime rates and well-staffed police forces.
Montevallo, Alabama: Center of Alabama. Upright slab of Alabama white marble, with an engraved outline of the state and a big star in the middle. Erected in 1955, even though the Center had been officially moved south, two years earlier, by the Submerged Lands Act.
Where Are The Most Dangerous Cities In Alabama?
| Rank | City | Violent Crimes Per Capita |
|---|
| 1 | Fairfield | 2,108 |
| 2 | Anniston | 2,991 |
| 3 | Lanett | 1,409 |
| 4 | Birmingham | 1,911 |
Alabama White Population Percentage by County
| County | Value |
|---|
| Sumter | 25.3 |
| Talladega | 64.3 |
| Tallapoosa | 70.4 |
| Tuscaloosa | 64.6 |
The state has great natural beauty including inland waterways and forests. The cost of living in Alabama is low and so are real estate prices. You will pay lower taxes in Alabama than in most other states. The crime rate is low and the state is a great place to raise a family.
10 reasons we should all be moving to Alabama right now
- It's basically summer.
- There's a little bit of everything down here.
- Even if people don't like you, they'll be nice about it.
- The food is better down here.
- Cheap digs and old style lodging.
- Football is king.
- We might have a job opening for you soon.
- If you're looking for iced, sweet tea, we know how to do that for you.
Here's an overview of the best places to visit in Alabama:
- Dauphin Island Where to Stay.
- Noccalula Falls Park.
- Montgomery Where to Stay.
- Cheaha State Park.
- Mobile Where to Stay.
- Orange Beach Where to Stay.
- Little River Canyon National Preserve.
- Huntsville Where to Stay.
The 30 cities with the highest murder rates in the US
- New Orleans, Louisiana.
- Detroit, Michigan. Murders per 10K people: 4.53.
- Flint, Michigan. Murders per 10K people: 4.61.
- Baltimore, Maryland. Murders per 10K people: 5.14.
- St. Louis, Missouri.
- Gary, Indiana. Murders per 10K people: 6.01.
- Chester, Pennsylvania. Murders per 10K people: 6.74.
- East St. Louis, Illinois.
Explore the best places to retire in the U.S. based on number of retirees, weather, and access to healthcare and entertainment.
- Orange Beach. Suburb in Alabama.
- Fairhope. Town in Alabama.
- Indian Springs Village.
- Mountain Brook.
- Foley.
- Gulf Shores.
- Vestavia Hills.
- Falkville.
An amount below 100 means
Alabama is cheaper than the US average.
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| COST OF LIVING | Alabama | United States |
|---|
| Grocery | 94.4 | 100 |
| Health | 102.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 55.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $129,300 | $231,200 |
Based on various livability factors, the following are the 20 best places to live in Alabama in 2019.
- Alabaster. The Crazy Tourist ranks Alabaster as one of the best places to live in Alabama.
- Point Clear.
- Calera.
- Glen Iris.
- Huntsville.
- Brook Highland.
- Pelham.
- Meadowbrook.
Mountain Brook is the best place to raise a family in Alabama, with a final score of 74.6 out of 100 for affordability and family-friendliness. Vestavia Hills and Homewood are the second and third best places in our analysis for families in Alabama, with respective final scores of 73.4 and 73.3.
With a crime rate of 38 per one thousand residents, Bessemer has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 26.
Countdown of the top 30 cities in the U.S. with the highest murder rates – 2018
- Elkhart, IN.
- San Bernardino, CA.
- Chicago, IL. Population: 2,704,958.
- East Point, GA. Population: 35,471.
- Kansas City, MO. Population: 481,420.
- Harrisburg, PA. Population: 48,904.
- Charleston, WV. Population: 49,138.
- Lakeworth, FL. Population: 37,812.
The ethnic composition of the population of Mobile, AL is composed of 96.5k Black or African American Alone residents (50.2%), 83.5k White Alone residents (43.5%), 5.47k Hispanic or Latino residents (2.85%), 3.14k Asian Alone residents (1.63%), 2.96k Two or More Races residents (1.54%), 277 Some Other Race Alone
Alabama fully exempts Social Security retirement benefits from income taxes. Retirees who own a home in Alabama benefit from some of the lowest property tax rates in the country. On the other hand, sales taxes in Alabama rank as the fifth highest in the U.S. Alabama is tax-friendly toward retirees.
