Southside
City in Etowah County, Alabama

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.
- 9,426residents (2020 Census)
- 620 ftelevation · 189 m
- 19.1 sq miland area · 49.6 km²
- 493 / sq mipopulation density
- 35907ZIP code
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 had 9,426 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,426 |
|---|---|
| Density | 493 per sq mi (190 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Southside at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Etowah County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 9,426 (2020) |
| Land area | 19.13 sq mi (49.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi (0.43 km²) |
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.8908° N, 86.0180° W |
| ZIP code | 35907 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0171832 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Southside
- Rainbow City4.6 mi NW
- Glencoe6.3 mi NE
- Ohatchee7.0 mi S
- Gadsden8.0 mi N
- Attalla8.8 mi NW
- Steele10.6 mi W
- Tidmore Bend11.1 mi NE
- Hokes Bluff11.2 mi NE
- Ragland11.9 mi SW
- Alexandria12.3 mi SE
- Ridgeville12.5 mi NW
- Ivalee12.5 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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