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Anniston, AL

Founded 1872Calhoun CountyElev. 219 m
Population
21,377
Median home
$141,600
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
17
Sex offenders
13

Overview

About Anniston

Anniston is home to roughly 21,377 residents. Anniston was founded in 1872 and sits in Calhoun County. The median age is 43.5 and the median household income is $44,806. Homes carry a median value of $141,600, and about 59% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (49.1%). Around 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 23 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
21,377
Median age
43.5
Median household income
$44,806
Per-capita income
$31,627
Poverty rate
20.1%
High-school grad or higher
84.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
Unemployment
6.1%
Avg. commute
23.2 min
Work from home
4.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White42.8%
Hispanic or Latino4.5%
Black49.1%
Asian0.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts29.9%
Service24.7%
Production, transportation & material moving22.2%
Sales & office16.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$141,600
Median gross rent
$777/mo
Owner-occupied
59.1%
Median year built
1966
Households
9,444
Avg. household size
2.14

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Anniston has 17 public schools — 8 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading35%
Math31%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Anniston City Boot Camp SchoolHighGrades 7–12
Anniston High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Saks High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Wellborn High SchoolHighGrades 7–12
White Plains High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Anniston Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Saks Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–8
White Plains Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–8
Cobb Preparatory AcademyElementary
Coldwater Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4
De Armanville Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4
Golden Springs Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 1–5
Randolph Park Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 1–5
Saks Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime134% above national
Anniston904
Alabama405
United States386
↓ 36% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime156% above national
Anniston5,000
Alabama1,765
United States1,952
↓ 12% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Anniston Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Anniston.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Calhoun County
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Anniston is in Calhoun County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Anniston was founded in 1872 and sits in Calhoun County. Elevation ~219 m.

Population trend
23K21K21,37720102024
Map of Anniston
Anniston, AL
Where Anniston is
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Historic places

38 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Noble, Samuel, MonumentMcKleroy-Wilson-Kirby HouseAnniston Transfer CompanyBagley--Cater BuildingBank of AnnistonCalhoun County CourthouseGlover, Henry Burt, HouseHuger, Richard P., House
Notable people from Anniston
Michael BiehnRuth ElderNannie DossAsa Earl CarterLucky MillinderJonathan AllenCow Cow DavenportMichael CurryGlenn AndrewsLamar Jeffers
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Nearby cities
Oxford (6 mi)Gadsden (26 mi)Trussville (43 mi)Albertville (47 mi)Chelsea (54 mi)Vestavia Hills (55 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Anniston, AL (13)

Public sex-offender registry records for Anniston, Alabama.

Andrew Jackson Green, 59ABSCONDER
Anniston · Calhoun County · 36206
AKA None None
Jason Corey Roberts, 49
Anniston · Calhoun County · 36201
AKA X None
Mark Allen King, 65
Anniston · Calhoun County · 36201
AKA Mark A King
Mark Willis King, 55
Anniston · Calhoun County · 36206
AKA X None
Christopher Michael Thompson, 49
Anniston · Calhoun County · 36206
AKA X None
Christopher Michael Thompson, 49
Anniston · 36206
Christopher Aristlee Taylor, 32ABSCONDER
Anniston · Calhoun County · 36201
AKA None None
Michael Lance Mitchell, 57
Anniston · Calhoun County · 36201
AKA Lance Mitchell
Michael Shane Davis, 53
Anniston · Calhoun County · 36201
AKA X None
Robert Donnell Harris, 48
Anniston · 36201
Robert Donell Harris, 48
Anniston · Calhoun County · 36207
AKA Robert D Harris, Robert Donnell Harris
Robert Lee Jackson, 31ABSCONDER
Anniston · Calhoun County · 36207
AKA Robert Nmn Jackson
John William Miller, 63
Anniston · Calhoun County · 36201
AKA John William Miller, Iii J Miller

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Anniston — frequently asked

What is the population of Anniston, Alabama?
Anniston has a population of about 21,377, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Anniston?
The median home value in Anniston is $141,600, and the median gross rent is $777/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Anniston safe? What is the crime rate?
Anniston Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 904 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Anniston face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Calhoun County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, tornado, cold wave.
How many schools are in Anniston?
Anniston has 17 public schools (8 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Anniston?
Public registry data lists 13 registered sex offenders in or near Anniston. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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