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Oldest Cities in Alabama

Top 100 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Alabama

1 Foley 53.3
2 Orange Beach 51.1
3 Gulf Shores 50.4
4 Attalla 48.8
5 Fairhope 47.1
6 Opp 46.9
7 Rainsville 46.4
8 Semmes 45.8
9 Oneonta 45.6
10 Highland Lakes 45.5
11 Moores Mill 44.7
12 Pleasant Grove 44.3
13 Irondale 44.0
14 Saraland 43.9
15 Anniston 43.5
16 Demopolis 43.4
17 Roanoke 43.4
18 Monroeville 43.3
19 Atmore 43.2
20 Bessemer 42.8
21 Alexander City 42.8
22 Hamilton 42.6
23 Satsuma 42.6
24 Forestdale 42.4
25 Meadowbrook 42.2
26 Vestavia Hills 42.0
27 Ozark 41.9
28 Glencoe 41.9
29 Athens 41.6
30 Mountain Brook 41.5
31 McCalla 41.5
32 Scottsboro 41.3
33 Guntersville 41.3
34 Pelham 41.2
35 Lincoln 41.2
36 Cullman 41.1
37 Southside 41.0
38 Trussville 40.9
39 Moody 40.8
40 Brewton 40.5
41 Dothan 40.4
42 Decatur 40.4
43 Clay 40.4
44 Redland 40.3
45 Opelika 40.2
46 Pell City 40.2
47 Rainbow City 40.2
48 Leeds 40.1
49 Sheffield 40.1
50 Talladega 40.0
51 Daphne 39.9
52 Saks 39.9
53 Clanton 39.9
54 Gadsden 39.6
55 Meridianville 39.6
56 Alabaster 39.5
57 Selma 39.4
58 Andalusia 39.4
59 Robertsdale 39.4
60 Fort Payne 39.3
61 Gardendale 38.9
62 Tarrant 38.9
63 Smiths Station 38.9
64 Lanett 38.8
65 Tuscumbia 38.7
66 Hartselle 38.6
67 Fultondale 38.5
68 Hoover 38.3
69 Chelsea 38.2
70 Prattville 38.0
71 Tallassee 38.0
72 Madison 37.9
73 Odenville 37.8
74 Mobile 37.7
75 Helena 37.5
76 Prichard 37.4
77 Spanish Fort 37.3
78 Oxford 37.2
79 Muscle Shoals 37.2
80 Headland 37.1
81 Arab 36.9
82 Jasper 36.7
83 Eufaula 36.6
84 Brook Highland 36.6
85 Huntsville 36.4
86 Tillmans Corner 36.4
87 Sylacauga 36.4
88 Greenville 36.3
89 Montgomery 36.2
90 Northport 36.2
91 Millbrook 36.2
92 Enterprise 36.1
93 Pike Road 36.1
94 Harvest 36.1
95 Birmingham 35.9
96 Phenix City 35.8
97 Hueytown 35.6
98 Midfield 35.4
99 Wetumpka 35.2
100 Florence 35.1

Cities with the oldest median ages in Alabama often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Foley has a median age of 53.3 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Foley's residents are over 53.3 years old.
  • 2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
  • 3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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