Graysville, Alabama
| Graysville | |
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| Coordinates: 33°37′37″N 86°57′44″W / 33.62694°N 86.96222°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.3 sq mi (16.3 km2) |
| • Land | 6.3 sq mi (16.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 2,165 |
| • Density | 372.1/sq mi (143.8/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 35073 |
| Area code(s) | 205 |
| FIPS code | 01-31384 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0119311 |
| Website | www.graysvillecity.com |
Graysville is a city in northwestern Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Birmingham–Hoover–Cullman Combined Statistical Area. At the 2010 census the population was 2,165.
A strong tornado affected this city on January 23, 2012.
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Geography [edit]
Graysville is located at 33°37′37″N 86°57′44″W / 33.62694°N 86.96222°W (33.626955, -86.962255)[1].
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.3 square miles (16 km2), all land.
Demographics [edit]
| Historical populations | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 879 |
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| 1960 | 2,870 | 226.5% | |
| 1970 | 3,182 | 10.9% | |
| 1980 | 2,642 | −17.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,241 | −15.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,344 | 4.6% | |
| 2010 | 2,165 | −7.6% | |
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As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 2,344 people, 976 households, and 696 families residing in the city. The population density was 373.1 people per square mile (144.1/km²). There were 1,090 housing units at an average density of 173.5 per square mile (67.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 75.26% White, 23.12% Black or African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.17% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. 0.47% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 976 households out of which 24.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% were married couples living together, 16.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.85.
In the city the population was spread out with 20.9% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 20.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 86.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,994, and the median income for a family was $35,938. Males had a median income of $30,692 versus $25,446 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,328. About 8.2% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.5% of those under age 18 and 13.2% of those age 65 or over.
References [edit]
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "CENSUS OF POPULATION AND HOUSING (1790-2000)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-02-20.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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Coordinates: 33°37′37″N 86°57′44″W / 33.626955°N 86.962255°W
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