Reeltown
Census-designated place in Tallapoosa County, Alabama
Reeltown is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, with 794 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 620 ft (189 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tallassee, 5.1 miles SW.
- 794residents (2020 Census)
- 620 ftelevation · 189 m
- 7.5 sq miland area · 19.5 km²
- 105 / sq mipopulation density
- 36866ZIP code
About Reeltown
Reeltown is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census, Reeltown had a population of 794.
The "Reel" in Reeltown is a misspelling of "Real" from the last name of settlers James Patrick and Phillip O'Real. The town was called Thaddeus from 1880 to 1902 in honor of postmaster Thaddeus P. Webster. The name changed back to Reeltown in 1902.
This is also the home of Reeltown High School, notable for winning the state football championship in 1987 in the 2A division, 2001 in the 1A division, and also in 2009 and 2024 in the 2A division. In addition, Reeltown has two notable head football coaches with over 200 career wins.
Duane Webster: (218-93-9)1956-1987
Jackie O'Neal: (241-110-0) 1988-2015
Reeltown High School also had four former students serve as Alabama FFA Association State Officers.
Mickey Humphries(Alabama FFA State Vice President 1963–1964)
Lacey Newman(Alabama FFA State Secretary 2014–2015)
Torran Smith(Alabama FFA State Sentinel 2016–2017)(First African American Alabama FFA Central District President 2015–2016)
KaShiya McKinney (Alabama FFA State Reporter 2019-2020 and 2021 Alabama National Officer Candidate)
Reeltown used to be home to the Southeastern Kiwi Farming Cooperative, which was the Kiwi Farm in the state of Alabama.
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Living in Reeltown
- Median household income
- $83,523
- Median home value
- $114,200
- Median age
- 37.1
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Reeltown had 794 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 794 |
|---|---|
| Density | 105 per sq mi (41 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Reeltown at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Tallapoosa County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 794 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.55 sq mi (19.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.5740° N, 85.8195° W |
| ZIP code | 36866 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0164040 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Reeltown
- Tallassee5.1 mi SW
- Franklin8.8 mi S
- Notasulga8.9 mi E
- Loachapoka13.1 mi E
- Tuskegee13.4 mi SE
- Eclectic13.7 mi W
- Shorter14.3 mi SW
- Dadeville17.6 mi N
- Waverly18.0 mi NE
- Camp Hill18.1 mi NE
- Emerald Mountain18.2 mi SW
- Auburn19.3 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Reeltown
What county is Reeltown in?
Reeltown is in Tallapoosa County, Alabama.
What is the population of Reeltown, AL?
794 people lived in Reeltown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Reeltown, AL?
The ZIP code of Reeltown is 36866.
What is the elevation of Reeltown?
620 feet (189 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Reeltown?
Tallassee (5.1 mi), Franklin (8.8 mi), Notasulga (8.9 mi), Loachapoka (13.1 mi), Tuskegee (13.4 mi).
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