Sumiton, Alabama facts for kids
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Sumiton
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Location of Sumiton in Jefferson County and Walker County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| Counties | Walker, Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.22 sq mi (13.52 km2) |
| • Land | 5.20 sq mi (13.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,444 |
| • Density | 470.09/sq mi (181.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35148
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| Area code(s) | 205, 659 |
| FIPS code | 01-73848 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0153607 |
Sumiton is a city in Jefferson and Walker counties in the State of Alabama. It incorporated in 1952. 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).
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 | |||
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| 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% | |
| 2020 | 2,444 | −3.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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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.
2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 2,167 | 88.67% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 112 | 4.58% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.37% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.7% |
| Other/Mixed | 111 | 4.54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 | 1.15% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,444 people, 993 households, and 574 families residing in the city.
History
The city's original name was Summit, named after the community's high elevation. The current mayor of Sumiton is Petey Ellis.
Notable people
- Harlan Mathews, United States Senator from Tennessee in 1993 and 1994
- Jimi Westbrook, member of Little Big Town
See also
In Spanish: Sumiton (Alabama) para niños
