Shorter

Town in Macon County, Alabama

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Shorter is a town in Macon County, Alabama, with 385 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 367 ft (112 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Emerald Mountain, 7.5 miles W.

About Shorter

Shorter is a town in Macon County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census the population was 385, down from 474 at the 2010 census. According to the 1990 U.S. Census records, it was incorporated in 1984.

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Median household income
$48,125
Median home value
$98,600
Median age
60.6
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Shorter, AL population

Shorter had 385 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census385
Density85 per sq mi (33 per km²)

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

Shorter at a glance

StateAlabama (AL)
CountyMacon County
TypeTown
Population385 (2020)
Land area4.54 sq mi (11.8 km²)
Water area0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²)
Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Coordinates32.4115° N, 85.9728° W
ZIP code36075
Official websiteshorteralabama.com
Census code (GEOID)0170128

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Frequently asked questions about Shorter

What county is Shorter in?

Shorter is in Macon County, Alabama.

What is the population of Shorter, AL?

385 people lived in Shorter at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Shorter, AL?

The ZIP code of Shorter is 36075.

What is the elevation of Shorter?

367 feet (112 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Shorter?

Emerald Mountain (7.5 mi), Tallassee (9.6 mi), Redland (11.1 mi), Franklin (11.2 mi), Pike Road (12.8 mi).

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