Eclectic, Alabama
Town · Population 1,213 · #239 in Alabama
About Eclectic
Eclectic is a small town in eastern Alabama counting 1,213 people who proudly call it home.
Eclectic holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 4.11 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 295 residents per square mile.
📰 Eclectic News Today
- Elmore County High School (Eclectic, AL) Football MaxPreps · Aug 12
- Elmore County Junior Varsity Flag Football (Eclectic, AL) Schedule Sports Illustrated · Aug 15
- Daniel Donath Obituary (2026) - Eclectic, AL - Linville Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Legacy obituary · Aug 12
- The Oaks at Eclectic Community Realtor.com · Apr 30
- Home in Eclectic · ★5.0 · 6 bedrooms · 12 beds · 5 baths Airbnb · Mar 28
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Eclectic Unique
- The only place in America named Eclectic — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern 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
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Eclectic
- Cornerstone Coffee Company — coffee shop (café)
- Cozumel Mexican Grill — mexican
- El Gran Rodeo — mexican
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Eclectic
- Yates Lake Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Aaron Park reviews ★
- Burt Haynie Stadium reviews ★
- Castleberry Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Eclectic
- Eclectic Elementary School
- Eclectic Middle School
- Elmore County High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlabama
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,213
Rank in state#239 of 463
Land area4.11 sq mi
Density295/sq mi
Coordinates32.6402, -86.0411