Thorsby, Alabama
City · Population 2,190 · #174 in Alabama
About Thorsby
Thorsby is a small town in central Alabama with an estimated population of 2,190.
Officially, Thorsby is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.83 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 376 residents per square mile.
📰 Thorsby News Today
- Thorsby High School Boys Varsity Basketball Highlights NFHS Network · Aug 15
- Jemison Varsity Football @ Thorsby MaxPreps · Aug 16
- Thorsby Together — City rallies behind Barnes family after sudden passing of young son The Clanton Advertiser · Apr 30
- Chilton County community rallies around family after death of 8-year-old boy WSFA · Apr 27
- Jayson Head - Thorsby Rebels Football (Thorsby, AL) Sports Illustrated · Aug 5
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Thorsby Unique
- The only place in America named Thorsby — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- 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.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 14 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Thorsby
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Thorsby
- Thorsby High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlabama
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,190
Rank in state#174 of 463
Land area5.83 sq mi
Density376/sq mi
Coordinates32.9169, -86.7203