Harvest, Alabama facts for kids
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Harvest, Alabama
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Post office and water tower in Harvest
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Location in Madison County, Alabama
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Madison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.40 sq mi (32.11 km2) |
| • Land | 12.33 sq mi (31.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 5,893 |
| • Density | 477.82/sq mi (184.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35749
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| Area code(s) | 256 |
| FIPS code | 01-33472 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0119829 |
Harvest is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in the northwestern part of Madison County, Alabama, United States, and is included in the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area. According to the 2020 U.S. Census, the population of the community is 5,893.
History
On April 3, 1974, during the 1974 Super Outbreak tornado event, two F5 tornadoes struck the community within 30 minutes of each other. Most of Harvest, along with nearby communities such as Tanner, was destroyed. Fifty people were killed by the tornadoes.
Harvest was hit by another violent tornado on May 18, 1995 that devastated the Anderson Hills subdivision. This tornado killed one person and was rated F4.
On April 27, 2011, during the April 25–28, 2011 tornado outbreak, Harvest suffered significant damage from the EF5 tornado that destroyed Hackleburg and Phil Campbell, primarily north of Nick Davis Road, situated between Old Railroad Bed and Wall Triana. The Anderson Hills subdivision was once again devastated, and damage in Harvest and was rated EF4. The tornado killed 72 people along its path.
On March 2, 2012 during the Early March 2012 tornado outbreak Harvest suffered yet another direct hit from a damaging tornado, this one rated EF3. The tornado hit exactly the same area as the April 27, 2011 tornado, though no fatalities occurred this time. Some of the houses being rebuilt from that outbreak were destroyed again.
Geography
Harvest is located at 34°51′10″N 86°44′53″W / 34.85278°N 86.74806°W (34.852827, -86.748047).
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 12.4 square miles (32 km2), all land.
Capshaw Mountain is the only notable geological feature in the area, which extends about 800 feet above the general elevation in the area. The top of this small mountain is the site of several substantial communications towers used by local radio stations. Capshaw Mountain forms a watershed that provides the water supply for the community.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 1,922 | — | |
| 2000 | 3,054 | 58.9% | |
| 2010 | 5,281 | 72.9% | |
| 2020 | 5,893 | 11.6% | |
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2010 census
The 2010 census lists 5,281 people, 1,882 households, and 1,512 families living in the community. The population density was 246.3 people per square mile (94.8/km2). There were 1,976 housing units at an average density of 159.4 per square mile (61.4/km2). The racial makeup of the community was 62.2% white, 31.7% Black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 1.1% other races, and 3.2% listing two or more races. Slightly more than three percent (3.1%) of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of the 1,882 households, 38.9% had children under age 18 living with them, 62.8% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.7% were non-families. 16.4% of households were one person, and 4.3% were one person age 65 or older. The average household size was 2.81, and the average family size was 3.15.
The age distribution was 28.1% under age 18, 7.7% ages 18 to 24, 28.6% ages 25 to 44, 26.5% ages 45 to 64, and 9.2% ages 65 and older. The median age was 35.2. For every 100 females, there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 94.1 males.
The median household income was $67,468, and the median family income was $70,536. Males had a median income of $48,995 versus $35,978 for females. The per capita income for the community was $28,619. About 1.2% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.0% of those under age 18, and 2.7% of those ages 65 and older.
2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 3,083 | 52.32% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,916 | 32.51% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.42% |
| Asian | 64 | 1.09% |
| Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.07% |
| Other/Mixed | 433 | 7.35% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 368 | 6.24% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,893 people, 2,043 households, and 1,642 families residing in the CDP.
Economy
The economy of Harvest depends a great deal on residential construction. In 2003, more than 650 new homes were built in Harvest and the adjacent Monrovia community. In addition, it is home to numerous small- and medium-sized businesses. Most residents work in the cities of Madison and Huntsville.
Retail trade is rapidly expanding with the construction of new retail stores and restaurants which coincide with continuing residential growth. The area's businesses serve a wide area, encompassing much of northwest Madison County and adjacent northeast Limestone County.
The 2021 opening of the nearby $2.3 billion Mazda Toyota Manufacturing plant will create up to 4,000 jobs, according to the company.
Notable people
- Bruce Maxwell Catcher for Oakland As
- Steve Raby, 2010 Democratic nominee for U.S. Representative for Alabama's 5th congressional district
See also
In Spanish: Harvest (Alabama) para niños
