Southside: Demographics & People
Southside's population stands at 9,483 people, in 3,297 households. Population grew 0.8% from 9,407 (2022) to 9,483 (2024). Median age 41.8 years. (2.5y older than Alabama). Children under 18 are 24% of the population. Population is 88% White (non-Hispanic) and 6% Black. 82% of households are family-led. County is gaining 898 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 38% adult obesity, 18% smoke.
- 2.9 people per household (vs Alabama avg 2.5).
- 18% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Alabama 39%).
- 80 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Alabama 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 0.8% from 9,407 (2022) to 9,483 (2024) — about 1.4× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~9,559 (extrapolated at 0.4%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 9,663.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| County Population | 116,441 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 81.0% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 9,407 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 9,483 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | stable |
| Population | 9,483 people (vs Alabama 26,673) |
| Population Estimate | 9,663 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 41.8y is 2.9 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 24% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 41.8 years (vs Alabama 37.3y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 23.7% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 9,483 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 2,244 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 1,835 |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 3,442 |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 1,962 |
| Population under 18 | 2,244 |
| Median age | 41.8 years (vs Alabama 37.3y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 9,483 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 8,576 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 432 |
| Asian residents | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 264 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 17.9% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | less diverse |
| Asian population | 1.1% (vs Alabama 1.4%) |
| Black population | 5.8% (vs Alabama 28.6%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 1.9% (vs Alabama 4.8%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 87.6% (vs Alabama 57.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
Top (8)
Sources: Census ACS 2022 B04006+B03001+B02001
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.6% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 1% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 6,921 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 2,407 |
| Share born in this state | 73.0% |
| Share born in another state | 27.0% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 25.4% |
| Foreign-born residents | 60.0% |
| Naturalized citizens | 1.0% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 88 |
| From Europe | 10 |
Households & Family Composition
3,297 households. Averaging 2.9 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 82% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 2,580 families, 33% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 2,362 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 2,580 |
| Married couples with children | 851 |
| Single-parent households | 25 |
| Average household size | 2.89 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 8.3% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 147 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 63 |
| Family households | 2,716 households (vs Alabama 7,066) |
| Households that are families | 82.4% (vs Alabama 61.2%) |
| Total households | 3,297 households (vs Alabama 10,925) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 7.7% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 898 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 7.7% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 94,407 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 93,509 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 898 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 691 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 7.5% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 104 residents live in group quarters (1.1% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 104 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 104 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| County Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 01015 |
| County Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 01 |
| County Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 015 |
| County Cdc Birth Rate · County | Calhoun |
| County Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 27.7 per 1,000 |
| County Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 25.10 |
| County Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 30.50 |
| County Cdc Mortality · Fips | 01015 |
| County Cdc Mortality · County | Calhoun County |
| County Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Small metro |
| County Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 5,896 |
| County Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 01015 |
| County Cdc Vaccination · County | Calhoun County |
| County Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 59.1% |
| County Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 49.0% |
| County Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 39.6% |
| County Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 113,605 |
| County Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 3.10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 2 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 2 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 23.7% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 9,483, stable, established, upper-middle, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 9,483 people (vs Alabama 26,673) |
| Town Summary · County | Calhoun County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade