Alabama · Etowah County

Southside Authority

Population

9,483

Median income

$76,487

Median age

42

Figures from U.S. Census ACS — each figure links to its source query.

Southside is a upper-middle-income, family-oriented small town of 9,483.

Southside (9,483 residents) operates as a chartered municipality within Calhoun County, Alabama. The median household income stands at $76,487.

Definition and scope

Located in Calhoun County, Alabama, Southside operates within Alabama's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 104 and is part of the Anniston-Oxford, AL metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Southside has approximately 9,483 residents. The median age is 41.8 years. Roughly 93% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $226,500.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 87.6%
• Black or African American: 5.8%
• Hispanic or Latino: 1.9%
• Asian: 1.1%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Southside is $76,487. Poverty rate stands at 4.4%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.8%. Educational attainment: 23.2% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Southside:

• Public schools: 2
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

Northeast Alabama Regional Airport provides commercial air service for the area. Federal court business routes through Etowah County Judicial Building. Amtrak service is available at Anniston, Alabama.

Geography and climate

Southside sits at an elevation of 611 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 8a.

References

• Alabama State Authority — state-level reference for Alabama.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.