Alexander City, Alabama

Alexander City, Alabama
The Alexander City Commercial Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 22, 2000.
The Alexander City Commercial Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 22, 2000.
Official seal of Alexander City, Alabama
Official logo of Alexander City, Alabama
Nickname: 
Alex City
Motto: 
Hope. Courage. Pride.
Location of Alexander City in Tallapoosa County, Alabama.
Location of Alexander City in Tallapoosa County, Alabama.
Coordinates: 32°55′59″N 85°56′10″W / 32.93306°N 85.93611°W / 32.93306; -85.93611
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyTallapoosa
Founded1872
Named forEdward Porter Alexander
Government
 • MayorCurtis "Woody" Baird [1]
 • Executive Administrative AssistantDana Fuller
Area
 • Total43.99 sq mi (113.94 km2)
 • Land43.70 sq mi (113.19 km2)
 • Water0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2)
Elevation
705 ft (215 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total14,843
 • Density339.65/sq mi (131.14/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
35010-35011
Area code256
FIPS code01-01132
GNIS feature ID0112981
WebsiteOfficial website

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. It is known for Lake Martin with its 750 miles (1,210 km) of wooded shoreline and 44,000 acres (18,000 ha) of water. Lake Martin stands on the Tallapoosa River and offers boating, swimming, fishing, golfing, and camping. Many neighborhoods and luxury homes are located on the lake.

The city's economy was traditionally based on the textile industry, but in recent times its economic base has become more diversified as textile jobs have gone to India.

  1. ^ "Welcome to Our Community".
  2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.