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Ladonia, AL
Census-designated place in Russell County, Alabama.
Population
3,346
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,071
ZIP codes
0
Ladonia and its ZIP codes
Ladonia at a glance
- Ladonia is about 11 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,441 a year, 16% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $102,000 (51% below Alabama) and median rent is $1,040 a month.
Local data for Ladonia, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ladonia, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,441
Poverty rate
16.0%
Median home value
$102,000
Median rent
$1,040/mo
Homeownership
62.7%
Bachelor's or higher
13.4%
Median age
37.3
Average commute
24.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (260), Irish Americans (243), French Americans (149).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Russell County. PPP loans are for Ladonia.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,637
13,969 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,971
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$567M
FY 2026, $9,585 per person
How people get to work
Ladonia, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.4%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.6%
Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ladonia, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
317
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
60
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 32°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ladonia, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
16.1%
U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts
Smoking
20.9%
U.S. 12.8% +8.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
Cities near Ladonia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Phenix CityCity | 4.5 mi | 28.1 |
| Smiths StationCity | 4.6 mi | 8.2 |
| Piney Grove, GACensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| Columbus, GACity | 14 mi | 216.5 |
| Antioch, GACensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| Cusseta-Chattahoochee County, GAUnified Government | 18 mi | 248.7 |
| Cataula, GACensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.5 |
| Ellerslie, GACensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.5 |
| OpelikaCity | 22 mi | 61.5 |
| HurtsboroTown | 24 mi | 1 |
| ValleyCity | 24 mi | 12.9 |
| CussetaTown | 26 mi | 2.6 |
| Waverly Hall, GATown | 26 mi | 3.3 |
| Hamilton, GACity | 26 mi | 3.4 |
| Box Springs, GACensus-designated place | 26 mi | 3.5 |
| AuburnCity | 26 mi | 62.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ladonia, AL in?
- Ladonia is in Russell County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Ladonia, AL?
- About 3,346 people live in Ladonia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ladonia?
- Nearby places include Phenix City (4.5 mi), Smiths Station (4.6 mi), Piney Grove, GA (12 mi), Columbus, GA (14 mi), Antioch, GA (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023