Southside

City in Etowah County, Alabama

Aerial view of Southside, Alabama
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Southside is a city in Etowah County, Alabama, with 9,426 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 620 ft (189 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rainbow City, 4.6 miles NW.

About Southside

Southside is a city located in Etowah County in the U.S. state of Alabama. It is included in the Gadsden Metropolitan Statistical Area. It incorporated in 1957. As of the 2020 census, Southside had a population of 9,426. It is located 8 to 12 miles (13 to 19 km) south of downtown Gadsden.

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Living in Southside

Median household income
$76,487
Median home value
$226,500
Median rent
$1,184/mo
Median age
41.8
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Southside, AL population

Southside had 9,426 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census9,426
Density493 per sq mi (190 per km²)

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

Southside at a glance

StateAlabama (AL)
CountyEtowah County
TypeCity
Population9,426 (2020)
Land area19.13 sq mi (49.6 km²)
Water area0.16 sq mi (0.43 km²)
Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Coordinates33.8908° N, 86.0180° W
ZIP code35907
Census code (GEOID)0171832

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

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Frequently asked questions about Southside

What county is Southside in?

Southside is in Etowah County, Alabama.

What is the population of Southside, AL?

9,426 people lived in Southside at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Southside, AL?

The ZIP code of Southside is 35907.

What is the elevation of Southside?

620 feet (189 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Southside?

Rainbow City (4.6 mi), Glencoe (6.3 mi), Ohatchee (7.0 mi), Gadsden (8.0 mi), Attalla (8.8 mi).

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