The study area for the Maxwell JLUS covers large expanses of
south‐central Alabama and is focused on Maxwell AFB and
Gunter Annex. The study area includes three communities in
south‐central Alabama. These communities are: Montgomery
County, the City of Montgomery, and the City of Prattville. An
overview of the JLUS study area communities is provided to gain
a better understanding of the activities outside the fence line and
how those activities may impact mission operations.
Study Area Growth Trends
It is important to examine past, current, and future growth trends to
understand the types and amount of growth and development occurring in
the Study Area. Identifying growth patterns for the area surrounding
Maxwell AFB‐Gunter Annex is one element in determining potential future
compatibility issues or areas of concern associated with where new growth
may extend that could impact or be impacted by military operations. This
section provides a brief summary of the recent and projected future
population changes within the JLUS Study Area, as well as economic trends
and an overview of community development that could be indicators of
future growth.
Population Trends
The population data is based on information obtained from the US Census
Bureau and shows the growth or decline within the JLUS Study Area. Table 1
provides a comparison of the changes in population in the region between
2000 and 2010, noting the percentage change over the decade.
June 2017
Table 1.
Study Area Population, 2000‐2010
Jurisdiction
State of
Alabama
2000
2010
Number
Change Percent
Change
4,447,100 4,779,736 332,636 7%
Autauga
County 43,671 54,571 10,900 25%
Elmore County 65,874 79,303 13,429 20%
Montgomery
County 223,510 229,363 5,853 3%
City of
Montgomery 201,911 205,764 3,853 2%
24,303 33,960 9,049 40%
City of Prattville
Autauga and Elmore Counties are not participating JLUS communities.
They are included here due to their proximity to Maxwell AFB and Gunter
Annex to show regional growth.
Source: 2000 and 2010 US Census Bureau data
Population levels overall have increased throughout the JLUS Study Area
between 2000 and 2010. The City of Prattville experienced the highest
population growth rate in the JLUS Study Area with a rate of 40 percent.
The City of Montgomery and Montgomery County had relatively the same
growth rate between 2000 and 2010 with a growth rate of 2 percent for the
City and 3 percent Countywide. While Montgomery County experienced
very little population growth over the 10‐year period, both Autauga and
Elmore counties experienced population growth rates of 20 percent and
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