Sumiton | |
|---|---|
) Location of Sumiton in Jefferson County and Walker County, Alabama. | |
| Coordinates: 33°44′50″N 87°2′48″W / 33.74722°N 87.04667°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| Counties | Walker, Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.23 sq mi (13.55 km2) |
| • Land | 5.21 sq mi (13.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| Population (2010)[2] | |
| • Total | 2,520 |
| • Estimate (2019)[3] | 2,332 |
| • Density | 447.69/sq mi (172.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 35148 |
| Area code(s) | 205, 659 |
| FIPS code | 01-73848 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0153607 |
| Website | www |
Sumiton is a city in Jefferson and Walker counties in the State of Alabama. It incorporated in 1952.[4] At the 2010 census the population was 2,520, down from 2,665 in 2000.
Geography
Sumiton is located at 33°44′50″N 87°2′48″W / 33.74722°N 87.04667°W (33.747213, -87.046716).[5]
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.3 square miles (14 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 1,334 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,287 | −3.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,374 | 84.5% | |
| 1980 | 2,815 | 18.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,604 | −7.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,665 | 2.3% | |
| 2010 | 2,520 | −5.4% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 2,332 | [3] | −7.5% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] 2013 Estimate[7] | |||
At the 2000 census, there were 2,665 people, 1,096 households, and 780 families living in the city. The population density was 504.9 people per square mile (194.9/km2). There were 1,205 housing units at an average density of 228.3 per square mile (88.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.21% White, 3.60% Black or African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.60% from other races, and 2.06% from two or more races. 0.71% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Of the 1,096 households 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 27.1% of households were one person and 12.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.89.
The age distribution was 21.4% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% 65 or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.4 males.
The median household income was $42,364 and the median family income was $36,086. Males had a median income of $36,979 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,032. About 15.5% of families and 17.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.1% of those under age 18 and 16.7% of those age 65 or over.
2010 census
At the 2010 census, there were 2,520 people, 1,002 households, and 696 families living in the city. The population density was 475.5 people per square mile (183.9/km2). There were 1,134 housing units at an average density of 214.0 per square mile (82.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.2% White, 4.0% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.6% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. 0.8% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Of the 1,002 households 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.5% were non-families. 27.1% of households were one person and 12.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.02.
The age distribution was 22.7% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% 65 or older. The median age was 41.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.3 males.
The median household income was $34,036 and the median family income was $45,028. Males had a median income of $43,500 versus $27,813 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,162. About 15.4% of families and 18.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.4% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.
History
The city's original name was Summit, named by founder Nicholas M. Norris after the community's high elevation. The current mayor of Sumiton is Petey Ellis.
Schools
- Sumiton is home to two public school, Sumiton Middle School and Sumiton Elementary School. Their mascot is the Bulldogs.
- Sumiton has one private school, Sumiton Christian School, which includes K-12th grades. Their mascot is the Eagles.
- Bevill State Community College is also located in Sumiton.
Notable people
- Harlan Mathews, United States Senator from Tennessee in 1993 and 1994
- Jimi Westbrook, member of Little Big Town
References
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
- ^ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2014-06-07.
- ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ http://cityonitsknees.com/2014/07/03/praying-for-sumiton-a-city-on-a-hill/
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved August 10, 2013.
- ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013". Retrieved June 7, 2014.
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