Hobson City

Town in Calhoun County, Alabama

Aerial view of Hobson City, Alabama
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Hobson City is a town in Calhoun County, Alabama, with 759 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 728 ft (222 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Oxford, 2.0 miles SW.

About Hobson City

Hobson City is a town in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 759. It is included in the Anniston-Oxford Metropolitan Statistical Area. Hobson City became Alabama's first self-governed all-black municipality in 1899 and continues to have an African American majority.

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Living in Hobson City

Median household income
$47,361
Median home value
$108,200
Median rent
$475/mo
Median age
37.6
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Hobson City, AL population

Hobson City had 759 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census759
Density726 per sq mi (280 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Hobson City at a glance

StateAlabama (AL)
CountyCalhoun County
TypeTown
Population759 (2020)
Land area1.05 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Elevation728 ft (222 m)
Coordinates33.6188° N, 85.8461° W
ZIP code36203
Official websitetownofhobsoncity.com
Census code (GEOID)0135152

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Hobson City

What county is Hobson City in?

Hobson City is in Calhoun County, Alabama.

What is the population of Hobson City, AL?

759 people lived in Hobson City at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Hobson City, AL?

The ZIP code of Hobson City is 36203.

What is the elevation of Hobson City?

728 feet (222 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Hobson City?

Oxford (2.0 mi), West End-Cobb Town (2.9 mi), Anniston (4.3 mi), Saks (6.4 mi), Choccolocco (8.7 mi).

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