Attalla, Alabama
Attalla: city in Etowah County, Alabama, USA
About
Attalla is a city located in the county of Etowah in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,048. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,832 inhabitants.
The city was created 156 years ago in 1869.
Quick Facts about Attalla
| Population | 5,832 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alabama (United States) |
| County | Etowah County |
| Different from | Atala |
| Postal code | 35954 |
| Phone Area Codes | 256 |
| Water as percent of area | 0% |
| Land as percent of area | 100% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.0218,-86.0886 |
| Altitude | 545 feet / 166 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1870 (156 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time | 21:01:01 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | -3.7% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Attalla is located at 34°1'18"N 86°5'19"W (34.0217600, -86.0885900).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Attalla decreased by 3.7% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,048 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,021 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,996 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,955 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,909 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,867 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,847 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,841 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,804 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,771 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,832 | 1.05% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,771 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,048 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -4.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,827 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,048 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 26.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 48.1% |
| White only, percent : | 76.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 19.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.4% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 73.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 272 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 73.4% |
Attalla zip code is 35954.
County name: Etowah, County
fips: 01055
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 73.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $72,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $826 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $343 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $542 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,151 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.64 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 82.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 82.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 18,005 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 19,093 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 31,125 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 131,808 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $21,931 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $39,247 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,704 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 473 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 250 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 180 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 77 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 360 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 47 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 390 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 866.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.98 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 73.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $72,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $826 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $343 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $542 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,151 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.64 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 82.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 82.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 18,005 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 19,093 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 31,125 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 131,808 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $21,931 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $39,247 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,704 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 473 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 250 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 180 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 77 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 360 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 47 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 390 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 866.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.98 |
Best Things to Do in Attalla
1Tigers For Tomorrow
Rating: 4.7 (664)
708 Co Rd 345, Attalla, AL 35954, United States View details
Phone: +12565244150 | Website available
2Wills Creek Winery
Rating: 4.9 (95)
10522 Duck Springs Rd, Attalla, AL 35954, United States View details
Phone: +12565385452 | Website available
3Attalla Diamond Railroad Crossing
100 1st Ave SW, Attalla, AL 35954, United States View details
Where to Eat in Attalla
1Waffle House
Rating: 4.1 (678)
961 Gilbert Ferry Rd SE, Attalla, AL 35954, United States View details
Phone: +12565388966 | Website available
2Subway
Rating: 4.4 (327)
975 Gilbert Ferry Rd SE, Attalla, AL 35954, United States View details
Phone: +12565381782 | Website available
3Papa John's Pizza
Rating: 3.8 (124)
973 Gilbert Ferry Rd SE, Attalla, AL 35954, United States View details
Phone: +12565386099 | Website available
Where to Stay in Attalla
1Days Inn by Wyndham Attalla
Rating: 3.9 (510)
801 Cleveland Ave, Attalla, AL 35954, United States View details
Phone: +12563441924 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Attalla
1Reece City Town Hall
Rating: 5 (3)
1023 Valley Dr, Attalla, AL 35954 View details
Phone: +12565386521
2Attalla City Clerk
Rating: 2.5 (2)
612 4th St NW, Attalla, AL 35954 View details
Phone: +12565389986
People born in Attalla (7)
People born in Attalla, including politician Larry Means, writer Gerald William Barrax, football player and high school coach Patrick Nix, .
More notable people
- Tyrone Nix (American football player and coach) he was born in 30/09/1972
- Albert Staton (American football player (1899-1980)) he was born in 04/12/1899
- M. L. Brackett (American-football player (1933-2015)) he was born in 04/07/1933
- John Lee Armstrong (American college football coach) he was born in 15/12/1932
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Attalla, AL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101240 | Gadsden State Community College | Gadsden (AL) | 35903 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Attalla, AL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATN | Anniston | 126 West 4th St | RAIL |
| BHM | Birmingham | 1819 Morris Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Attalla.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Attalla Post Office | Attalla (AL) | 35954 |
Other cities in Etowah County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Etowah County , AL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Gadsden | 34,816 | City in and the county seat of Etowah County in the U. |
| Rainbow City | 9,611 | City in Alabama, United States |
| Southside | 9,046 | City in Alabama, United States |
| Glencoe | 5,080 | City in Alabama, USA |
| Hokes Bluff | 4,240 | City in Etowah County, Alabama, United States |
| Sardis City | 1,776 | Human settlement |
| Altoona | 915 | Town in Etowah County, Alabama, USA |
| Walnut Grove | 692 | Human settlement in Etowah County, Alabama, United States of America |
| Reece City | 624 | Town in Etowah County, Alabama, United States |
| Anderson | 268 | Town in Lauderdale County, Alabama, USA |
| Lester | 134 | Town |
Distance to Other Cities
Attalla distances to largest Alabama cities