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Weaver, Alabama

Coordinates: 33°45′21″N 85°48′31″W / 33.755701°N 85.808541°W / 33.755701; -85.808541
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Weaver, Alabama
City
Location in Calhoun County and the state of Alabama
Location in Calhoun County and the state of Alabama
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyCalhoun
Area
 • Total
3.47 sq mi (8.99 km2)
 • Land3.47 sq mi (8.98 km2)
 • Water0.004 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
748 ft (228 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
3,038
 • Density877/sq mi (338.5/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
36277
Area code256
FIPS code01-80352
GNIS feature ID0153910
Websitewww.weaver-alabama.org

Weaver is a city in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States. At the 2010 census the population was 3,038.[1] It is included in the Anniston-Oxford, Alabama Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

Weaver is located at 33°45′21″N 85°48′31″W / 33.755701°N 85.808541°W / 33.755701; -85.808541[2] and is bordered by the city of Anniston to the south.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Weaver has a total area of 3.5 square miles (9.0 km2), of which 0.004 square miles (0.01 km2), or 0.12%, is water.[1]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1950743—
19601,40188.6%
19702,09149.3%
19802,76532.2%
19902,715−1.8%
20002,619−3.5%
20103,03816.0%
2015 (est.)3,091[3]1.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]
2013 Estimate[5]

As of the census[6] of 2010, there were 3,038 people, 1,166 households, and 852 families residing in the city. The population density was 877 people per square mile (338.5/km²). There were 1,307 housing units at an average density of 376.7 per square mile (145.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 81.4% White, 13.6% Black or African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. 3.0% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,166 households out of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were married couples living together, 17.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.9% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the city the population was spread out with 27.0% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.5 years. For every 100 females there were 87.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,791, and the median income for a family was $48,478. Males had a median income of $34,125 versus $25,573 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,078. About 10.9% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.2% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Currently (2013) the mayor of the City of Weaver is Wayne Willis.

Education

Weaver is home to two public schools:

  • Weaver High School (Grades 7-12)
  • Weaver Elementary School (Grades K-6)

The public schools in Weaver are run by Calhoun County Schools. Weaver High School's sports teams, the Bearcats, compete in Class 3A of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA).

Weaver High School[7] has served as a cornerstone and community center for Weaver, Alabama since 1968. The school holds various AHSAA records but none as dominating as the 221 consecutive dual-meet record,[8] which is accredited to Coach Gene Taylor from Lincoln, Alabama. Currently, Coach Andy Fulmer and his team of Weaver High School Bearcats earned a 27th individual state title[9] achieved by Christian Cortez; furthermore, making him the 3rd ASHAA State Champion under the instruction, coaching and mentorship of Andy Fulmer. Others to receive state titles within the Fulmer era are Jake Taylor, Daren Allison and DeAnthony Smith.

Notable person

References

  1. ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Weaver city, Alabama". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved June 2, 2014.
  2. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  3. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  4. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
  5. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013". Retrieved June 3, 2014.
  6. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-07-10.
  7. ^ http://www.calhoun.k12.al.us/schools/schools.cfm?school=11
  8. ^ record
  9. ^ http://mabnerwh.wix.com/whsbearcats#!wrestling/c1md8
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