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Alexander City
The United States of America is a country in North America that extends from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and shares land borders with Canada and Mexico. The United States is a federal constitutional republic, with its capital in Washington, D.C., District of Columbia.
Alexander City is a city in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 15,008. According to the 2005 U.S. Census estimates, the city had a population of 14,957. Alexander City is known for Lake Martin with its 750 miles of wooded shoreline and 44,000 acres of crystal clear water. Lake Martin is located on the Tallapoosa River and offers boating, swimming, fishing, golfing and camping. Many neighborhoods and luxury homes are located on the lake.
Russell Corporation, maker of Russell Athletic, Cross Creek, Jerzees, and Country Cottons apparel, was founded in 1902 and is a large employer in the city. Recently, the number of workers employed by Russell Corporation in Alex City has been on a steady decline due to Russell moving more and more production overseas. On April 17, 2006, Russell Corporation was bought by Berkshire Hathaway for an estimated 600 million dollars.
According to the U.S. census bureau, the city has a total area of 101.0 square kilometers. 100.5 square kilometers of it is land and 0.4 square kilometers of it is water. Alexander city is located on US Highway 280. Birmingham is 60 miles to the north, Auburn, is 40 miles and Montgomery is 50 miles south west of Alexander City.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.2 percent under the age of 18, 7.8 percent from 18 to 24, 26.2 percent from 25 to 44, 22.8 percent from 45 to 64, and 18.9 percent who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 84.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.3 males. As it is often regarded as among the most beautiful parts and one of the most visited places amongst the most die-hard travelers the world over.
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