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Irondale, Alabama

Coordinates: 33°31′55″N 86°41′13″W / 33.531939°N 86.686816°W / 33.531939; -86.686816
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Irondale
City
The Irondale Cafe
The Irondale Cafe
Location in Jefferson County and the state of Alabama
Location in Jefferson County and the state of Alabama
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyJefferson
Area
 • Total9 sq mi (23.2 km2)
 • Land9 sq mi (23.2 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
741 ft (226 m)
Population
 (2013)[1]
 • Total12,379
 • Density1,090.3/sq mi (423/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
35210
Area code205
FIPS code01-37864
GNIS feature ID0120702
Websitehttp://www.cityofirondale.org/

Irondale is a city in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It is a suburb of Birmingham, northeast of Homewood and Mountain Brook. At the 2010 census the population was 12,349. The setting of the book (later a film) Fried Green Tomatoes, by Irondale native Fannie Flagg, is loosely based on the town and the landmark Irondale Cafe, known as The Whistle-Stop Cafe in the book & film. Irondale is also the location of Catholic radio/television broadcaster EWTN. The city's annual Whistle-Stop Festival attracts thousands to its eclectic mix of art, food and music.

History

On October 5, 1887, the town incorporated as Irondale (after Irondale Furnace).[2]

In 1916, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Irondale. The earthquake was felt in neighboring states. In 1981, Mother Angelica founded the Eternal Word Television Network.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.0 square miles (23 km2), of which 9.0 square miles (23 km2) is land and 0.11% is water.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1900525—
19105729.0%
192080941.4%
19301,51787.5%
19401,486−2.0%
19501,87626.2%
19603,50186.6%
19703,166−9.6%
19806,510105.6%
19909,45445.2%
20009,8133.8%
201012,34925.8%
2015 (est.)12,423[3]0.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]
2013 Estimate[5]

According to the 2010 census results, the population of the area was approximately 12,349 people. From 2000 to 2010, Irondale’s population growth percentage was 25.8% (or from 9,813 people to 12,349 people). 23.1% of the Irondale city residents were under 18 years of age. Census 2010 race data for Irondale city include the racial breakdown percentages of 56.33% white, 35.38% black, 1.43% Asian and 7.78% Hispanic. Also, there were 5,495 housing units in Irondale city, 92.5% of which were occupied housing units.

Education

Irondale is served by Jefferson County Board of Education and is home to Shades Valley High School, Grantswood Community School, Irondale Community School, Irondale Middle School, Shades Valley Theatre Academy, Jefferson Christian Academy, and the Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School.

Notable person

References

  1. ^ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2014-06-07.
  2. ^ http://www.encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/h-3208
  3. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  4. ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved August 10, 2013.
  5. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013". Retrieved June 7, 2014.

http://censusviewer.com/city/AL/Irondale

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