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Shorter, AL

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Population
356
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
372 ft
Median Home Value
$98,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$48,125
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in AlabamaPopulation rankingHighest population places in AlabamaNearest larger communityPike Road, Alabama13 miles away · 11,899 residents.

About Shorter

Shorter is a town in Macon County, Alabama, located along U.S. Route 80 in the western part of the county. Incorporated in 1984, the community of approximately four hundred residents is situated near the Tallapoosa River. The town provides a residential, rural lifestyle with close ties to the regional agricultural economy. Shorter is positioned within the Montgomery metropolitan area, offering residents a peaceful municipal setting with nearby commuter access to the employment centers of the state capital.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0ratingRural FitA+97.0rating

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