Alabaster

A city in Shelby County, Alabama — population 33,701 as of 2020.

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WMNF 88.5 July 22

SOTD 7/22/26: Helmet Head by Kyle Kimbrell [song debut]

The WMNF Song of the Day for July 22, 2026 is “Helmet Head” by Kyle Kimbrell that just dropped today! Kimbrell is a Birmingham, Alabama-based singer-songwriter and guitarist whose music draws from Americana, country, rock, and blues traditions. Known for his thoughtful…

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Alabaster by the numbers

Population 33,701Population figure, 2020

Households & income

Area: 26.2 sq mi (67.87 km²), 0.32 sq mi water
Median age: 39.6
Households: 12,087
Persons per household: 2.8
Median household income: $91,357
Median house value: $261,700

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Municipal office

Office: CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Address: 1953 MUNICIPAL WAY, ALABASTER, AL 35007

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