Prichard, Alabama
City · Population 18,778 · #34 in Alabama
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About Prichard
Prichard, AL is a close-knit town located in southwestern Alabama counting 18,778 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Prichard is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 25.41 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 739 residents per square mile.
📰 Prichard News Today
- Former Prichard police chief, major plead not guilty; former finance director charged fox10tv.com · Aug 17
- Former Prichard finance director charged with theft WKRG · Aug 17
- Former Prichard finance director charged with overtime theft AL.com · Aug 17
- Prichard mayor explores stadium revitalization options, meeting Monday fox10tv.com · Aug 16
- Grand jury calls for Prichard Police to be abolished and rebuilt as chief, major arrested mynbc15.com · Jul 22
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Prichard Unique
- Positioned in southwestern 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
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 18,778.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Prichard
- Cracker Barrel — american
- Margaritas Mexican Restaurant — mexican
- Mugshots Grill & Bar — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Prichard
- Highpoint Park reviews ★
- John F Fagerstrom Municipal Park reviews ★
- John F. Fagerstrom Municipal Park reviews ★
- Joseph C. Dotch Community Center reviews ★
- Meggison Park reviews ★
- Mitternight Community Center & Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Prichard
- CF Vigor High School
- CollinsRhodes Elementary School
- Grant Elementary School
- Indian Springs Elementary School
- Mattie T Blount High School
- TL Faulkner School
- WD Robbins Elementary School
- Whitley Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlabama
TypeCity
Population (2024)18,778
Rank in state#34 of 463
Land area25.41 sq mi
Density739/sq mi
Coordinates30.7733, -88.1314