Ariton, Alabama

Ariton, Alabama
Location of Ariton in Dale County, Alabama
Coordinates: 31°35′52″N 85°42′47″W / 31.59778°N 85.71306°W / 31.59778; -85.71306
Country United States
State Alabama
CountyDale
Government
 • TypeMayor-Council
 • MayorBen Key
Area
 • Total
5.09 sq mi (13.18 km2)
 • Land5.09 sq mi (13.18 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
427 ft (130 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
662
 • Density130.1/sq mi (50.22/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
36311
Area code334
FIPS code01-02428
GNIS feature ID2405166

Ariton is a town in Dale County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 662. It was incorporated in April 1906. The name is a blend of its two predecessor town names: Ariosto and Charlton.

Ariton is part of the Ozark Micropolitan Statistical Area.