Shorter, AL is a small town located in Pike County with a population of 306 as recorded in 2017. There are many local businesses including restaurants such as The Junction Bar and Grill, shopping outlets such as Five Star Shopping Center, and other services like Shorter Car Wash. Year-round outdoor activities include horseback riding at Mill Creek Stables, fishing on the Alabama River, and camping at Frank Jackson State Park. There are also demographic organizations such as the Shorter/Crabbe Family Reunion and Clubhouse dedicated to connecting local families. Additionally, there are sporting events throughout the year like football games at Mixon High School's Andrew Crenshaw Stadium.
The population in Shorter is 306. There are 67 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Shorter is 64.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Shorter is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Shorter
- 41.0% are married
- 11.0% are divorced
- 4.7% are married with children
- 32.3% have children, but are single
Race in Shorter
- 29.6% are White
- 70.4% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander