Ariton, Alabama
Town · Population 664 · #303 in Alabama
About Ariton
Ariton, AL is a tiny community located in southeastern Alabama, home to 664 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Ariton is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 5.09 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 130 residents per square mile.
📰 Ariton News Today
- Graham Dixon Sports Illustrated · Aug 15
- Jo Ann Casey Sutton Obituary Apr 3, 2026 fuquabankston.com · Apr 3
- Suspected road rage led to man’s shooting in Dale County, sheriff says WTVY · Jul 11
- Football Live and Upcoming Games - Ariton High School - Ariton, AL NFHS Network · Aug 11
- Ariton Sweeps Games 2 and 3 to claim Its third 2A State Title in the Last 4 Years ahsaa.com · May 19
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Ariton Unique
- The only place in America named Ariton — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern Alabama, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🏫 Schools in Ariton
- Ariton School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlabama
TypeTown
Population (2024)664
Rank in state#303 of 463
Land area5.09 sq mi
Density130/sq mi
Coordinates31.5978, -85.7131