Anniston-Oxford, AL Metro Area

Metro Area

Population: 116,141 (2023 estimate)

Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA)

Metro area data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Core-Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs) are defined by the Office of Management and Budget and group counties with a central urban core plus surrounding communities that are economically tied to it. Metro areas often cross county and state lines, making them the best unit for understanding regional labor markets, housing costs, and commute patterns.

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — Anniston-Oxford, AL Metro Area

What is the median household income in Anniston-Oxford, AL Metro Area?: The median household income in Anniston-Oxford, AL Metro Area is $55,826 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in Anniston-Oxford, AL Metro Area?: The poverty rate in Anniston-Oxford, AL Metro Area is 12.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in Anniston-Oxford, AL Metro Area?: $149,500 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in Anniston-Oxford, AL Metro Area?: The median gross rent in Anniston-Oxford, AL Metro Area is $804 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of Anniston-Oxford, AL Metro Area residents have a college degree?: 20.5% of adults in Anniston-Oxford, AL Metro Area hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).

Population

116,141

Median Income

$55,826

Median Home Value

$149,500

Poverty Rate

12.5%

Unemployment (ACS 2023)

6.4%

Median Age

39.0 yrs

Since 2019 Median Income: +$8,571 (+18.1%) Home Value: +$31,500 (+26.7%) Poverty Rate: -0.8 pp (-6%) Bachelor's+: +2.0 pp (+10.8%) Unemployment: -1.7 pp (-21%)

Demographics

Total Population 116,141

Median Age 39.0

Female 51.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 4.4% White (non-Hisp.) 69.8% Black 22.0% Asian 0.8% Two or More 3.7% Other 2.1%

Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)

Korean

0.2%

Indian

0.1%

Chinese

0.1%

Filipino

0.1%

Vietnamese

0.1%

Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)

Mexican

3.0%

Puerto Rican

0.6%

Cuban

0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $55,826 ±$2,168

Per Capita Income $72,607

Median Family Income $71,552

Poverty Rate 12.5%

Child Poverty Rate 21.7%

Working-Age Poverty Rate —

SNAP Recipients 17.2%

Social Security Income —

Retirement Income 28.7%

Household Income Distribution

< $10k

7.8%

$10–15k

6.0%

$15–25k

9.0%

$25–35k

10.2%

$35–50k

13.5%

$50–75k

16.5%

$75–100k

13.9%

$100–150k

15.1%

$150–200k

4.4%

$200k+

3.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 53,271

Owner-Occupied 70.4%

Renter-Occupied 29.6%

Vacancy Rate 15.3%

Median Home Value $149,500

Median Gross Rent $804

Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 15.7%

Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 37.2%

Home Value Distribution

< $50k

13.9%

$50–100k

17.5%

$100–200k

18.7%

$200–300k

20.5%

$300–500k

8.8%

$500k–$1M

2.4%

$1M+

0.6%

Gross Rent Distribution

< $500

14.4%

$500–1k

59.5%

$1–1.5k

23.1%

$1.5–2k

1.8%

$2–2.5k

0.5%

$3.5k+

0.7%

Vehicle Availability

No vehicle

6.4%

1 vehicle

31.5%

2 vehicles

35.9%

26.2%

Housing Type

Single-fam. det.

71.6%

Single-fam. att.

1.4%

2–4 units

2.2%

5–19 units

3.5%

20+ units

2.4%

Mobile home

14.4%

Housing Age

Pre-1940

5.9%

1940–1969

5.6%

1970–1999

17.9%

2000–2009

12.4%

2010+

5.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 86.1%

Bachelor's or Higher 20.5%

Graduate Degree 8.0%

Some College / Associate 22.7%

Less Than High School 4.3%

Enrolled in School —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 55.8%

Unemployment Rate 6.4%

Work from Home 4.2%

Self-Employed 4.8%

Government Workers 18.4%

Private For-Profit 76.6%

Industry

Edu/Health

23.2%

Manufacturing

19.3%

Retail

12.4%

Arts/Entmt.

9.0%

Prof. Services

7.8%

Public Admin

7.3%

Transportation

4.8%

Construction

4.7%

Finance

3.6%

Wholesale

2.3%

Information

1.0%

Agriculture

0.9%

Occupation

Management

32.5%

Production

21.2%

Sales

19.9%

Food Prep

17.4%

Construction

9.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 24.7 min

Drove Alone 85.1%

Carpool 8.5%

Public Transit 0.6%

Work from Home 4.2%

Walked 0.8%

Bicycle —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 45,125

Avg. Household Size 2.00

Avg. Family Size —

Married-Couple Households 43.0%

Single-Mother Households —

Single-Father Households —

Living Alone —

Households with Children 14.6%

Multigenerational —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.6%

5–9

5.5%

10–14

6.4%

15–19

7.7%

20–24

7.2%

25–34

12.6%

35–44

12.0%

45–54

12.0%

55–64

6.6%

65–74

6.5%

75–84

11.0%

85+

5.5%

Under 18: 21.4% Working age (18–64): 78.6% 65 and over: 18.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 2.3%

Naturalized Citizen 47.2%

Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.5%

Foreign-Born Origin

Latin America

46.3%

Asia

25.2%

Europe

23.8%

Africa

2.4%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.3%

With a Disability 20.4%

Cognitive Difficulty —

Ambulatory Difficulty —

Health Insurance

Insured 88.9%

Uninsured 11.1%

Employer Insurance —

Medicaid —

Medicare —

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 85.3%

Has a Computer 93.0%

Same House 1 Year Ago 87.6%

Moved from Abroad 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023