Anniston, AL is a vibrant city located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. It has a population of 21,455 with a population density of 462.55 people per square mile. The city offers a variety of year-round outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and kayaking. Local businesses such as Peach Park's Barbecue and Catfish Restaurant, R&M Hardware Store, and the Anniston Museum of Natural History provide goods and services to residents throughout the year. Other demographic organizations in the area include the Anniston Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Anniston which help to promote economic development in the city. Finally, local sporting events such as the annual \"Run for Ribs\" 5K/10K races held at Coldwater Mountain are popular among locals and visitors alike.
The population in Anniston is 21,455. There are 471 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Anniston is 42.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Anniston is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Anniston
- 38.7% are married
- 15.1% are divorced
- 18.3% are married with children
- 25.9% have children, but are single
Race in Anniston
- 44.1% are White
- 48.4% are Black
- 1.9% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 2.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander