Most Dense in Alabama

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Most Dense — Alabama

1 Homewood 3,353/mi²

2 Grayson Valley 3,145/mi²

3 Brook Highland 3,054/mi²

4 Fairfield 2,846/mi²

5 Center Point 2,592/mi²

6 Meadowbrook 2,050/mi²

7 Vestavia Hills 1,932/mi²

8 Midfield 1,918/mi²

9 Madison 1,908/mi²

10 Hoover 1,860/mi²

11 Mountain Brook 1,726/mi²

12 Tuscaloosa 1,722/mi²

13 Northport 1,721/mi²

14 Fairhope 1,575/mi²

15 Florence 1,523/mi²

16 Chickasaw 1,516/mi²

17 Highland Lakes 1,513/mi²

18 Daphne 1,415/mi²

19 Phenix City 1,371/mi²

20 Tillmans Corner 1,361/mi²

21 Forestdale 1,355/mi²

22 Birmingham 1,355/mi²

23 Sheffield 1,335/mi²

24 Jacksonville 1,315/mi²

25 Alabaster 1,281/mi²

26 Selma 1,263/mi²

27 Auburn 1,251/mi²

28 Montgomery 1,241/mi²

29 Mobile 1,227/mi²

30 Millbrook 1,175/mi²

31 Lanett 1,098/mi²

32 Prattville 1,087/mi²

33 Decatur 1,058/mi²

34 Robertsdale 1,009/mi²

35 Muscle Shoals 988/mi²

36 Tuscumbia 985/mi²

37 Huntsville 972/mi²

38 Pleasant Grove 968/mi²

39 Helena 961/mi²

40 Tarrant 944/mi²

41 Hartselle 934/mi²

42 Enterprise 924/mi²

43 Satsuma 923/mi²

44 Clay 912/mi²

45 Gadsden 898/mi²

46 Saks 881/mi²

47 Albertville 837/mi²

48 Attalla 833/mi²

49 Cullman 828/mi²

50 Hueytown 827/mi²

51 Valley 807/mi²

52 Russellville 804/mi²

53 Fultondale 803/mi²

54 Dothan 788/mi²

55 Irondale 777/mi²

56 Prichard 753/mi²

57 Boaz 746/mi²

58 Trussville 734/mi²

59 Calera 707/mi²

60 Gardendale 700/mi²

61 Oxford 691/mi²

62 Smiths Station 665/mi²

63 Meridianville 660/mi²

64 Pinson 658/mi²

65 Athens 657/mi²

66 Wetumpka 649/mi²

67 Arab 643/mi²

68 Foley 633/mi²

69 Pelham 632/mi²

70 Bessemer 631/mi²

71 Troy 626/mi²

72 Sylacauga 612/mi²

73 Talladega 577/mi²

74 Montevallo 577/mi²

75 Margaret 564/mi²

76 Orange Beach 560/mi²

77 Gulf Shores 550/mi²

78 Moody 546/mi²

79 Harvest 537/mi²

80 Leeds 536/mi²

81 Pell City 534/mi²

82 Tuskegee 532/mi²

83 Opelika 520/mi²

84 Jasper 493/mi²

85 Southside 492/mi²

86 Chelsea 482/mi²

87 Fort Rucker 481/mi²

88 Saraland 477/mi²

89 Bay Minette 476/mi²

90 Anniston 466/mi²

91 Brewton 463/mi²

92 Andalusia 446/mi²

93 Tallassee 445/mi²

94 Moores Mill 445/mi²

95 Monroeville 440/mi²

96 Oneonta 439/mi²

97 Ozark 421/mi²

98 McCalla 413/mi²

99 Rainbow City 398/mi²

100 Demopolis 395/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Alabama pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Homewood leads with 3,353 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Homewood has 3,353 people per square mile — that's roughly 5 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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