Anniston Demographics
Population Trend
Population Change by Decade
| Period | Population | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 0 | — | — |
| 1800 | 0 | — | — |
| 1810 | 0 | — | — |
| 1820 | 0 | — | — |
| 1830 | 0 | — | — |
| 1840 | 0 | — | — |
| 1850 | 0 | — | — |
| 1860 | 0 | — | — |
| 1870 | 0 | — | — |
| 1880 | 0 | — | — |
| 1890 | 9,998 | — | — |
| 1900 | 9,695 | -303 | -3.0% |
| 1910 | 12,794 | +3,099 | +32.0% |
| 1920 | 17,734 | +4,940 | +38.6% |
| 1930 | 22,345 | +4,611 | +26.0% |
| 1940 | 25,523 | +3,178 | +14.2% |
| 1950 | 31,066 | +5,543 | +21.7% |
| 1960 | 33,657 | +2,591 | +8.3% |
| 1970 | 31,533 | -2,124 | -6.3% |
| 1980 | 29,523 | -2,010 | -6.4% |
| 1990 | 26,623 | -2,900 | -9.8% |
| 2000 | 24,276 | -2,347 | -8.8% |
| 2010 | 23,106 | -1,170 | -4.8% |
| 2020 | 21,564 | -1,542 | -6.7% |
| 2024 | 21,127 | -437 | -2.0% |
Anniston vs. Calhoun County
| Year | Anniston | Calhoun County | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 31,533 | 103,092 | 30.6% |
| 1980 | 29,523 | 119,761 | 24.7% |
| 1990 | 26,623 | 116,034 | 22.9% |
| 2000 | 24,276 | 112,249 | 21.6% |
| 2010 | 23,106 | 118,572 | 19.5% |
| 2020 | 21,564 | 116,441 | 18.5% |
| 2024 | 21,127 | 116,427 | 18.1% |
Complete Population Data
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1800 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1810 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1820 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1830 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1840 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1850 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1860 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1870 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1880 | 0 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1890 | 9,998 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1900 | 9,695 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1910 | 12,794 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1920 | 17,734 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1930 | 22,345 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1940 | 25,523 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1950 | 31,066 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1960 | 33,657 | Historical (Pre-2000) |
| 1970 | 31,533 | Decennial Census |
| 1980 | 29,523 | Decennial Census |
| 1990 | 26,623 | Decennial Census |
| 2000 | 24,276 | Decennial Census |
| 2001 | 23,915 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2002 | 23,717 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2003 | 23,687 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2004 | 23,603 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2005 | 23,553 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2006 | 23,470 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2007 | 23,360 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2008 | 23,313 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2009 | 23,262 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2010 | 23,106 | Decennial Census |
| 2011 | 22,796 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2012 | 22,597 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2013 | 22,416 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2014 | 22,243 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2015 | 22,069 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2016 | 21,892 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2017 | 21,731 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2018 | 21,525 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2019 | 21,306 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2020 | 21,564 | Decennial Census |
| 2021 | 21,355 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2022 | 21,195 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2023 | 21,182 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2024 | 21,127 | Population Estimates Program |
Data Sources
- Population Estimates Program US Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (annual estimates)
- Decennial Census US Census Bureau Decennial Census (actual count every 10 years)
- Historical (Pre-2000) Stanford/CESTA Historical US City Populations and NHGIS (1790–1990)