Springville, Alabama
Springville is a city in St. Clair County, Alabama, United States. It incorporated in December 1880.[1] At the 2020 census the population was 4,786, up from 4,080 in 2010.
Springville, Alabama | |
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 Downtown Springville | |
 Location of Springville in St. Clair County, Alabama. | |
| Coordinates: 33°46′8″N 86°28′16″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | St. Clair |
| Established as (Big Springs) | c.Mid-1810's[1] |
| Renamed to (Pinkhill) | c.1833[1] |
| Renamed to (Springville) | December 1834[1] |
| Incorporated | December 1880[1] |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| • Mayor | Dave Thomas[2] (R) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.66 sq mi (25.01 km2) |
| • Land | 9.62 sq mi (24.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 4,786 |
| • Density | 497.61/sq mi (192.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 35146 |
| Area code(s) | 205, 659 |
| FIPS code | 01-72600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0164863 |
| Website | www.springvillealabama.org |
Geography
Springville is located at 33°46′8″N 86°28′16″W (33.768950, −86.471037).[4]
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 6.4 square miles (17 km2), of which 6.4 square miles (17 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) (0.31%) is water.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 185 | — | |
| 1900 | 496 | — | |
| 1910 | 350 | −29.4% | |
| 1920 | 450 | 28.6% | |
| 1930 | 437 | −2.9% | |
| 1940 | 460 | 5.3% | |
| 1950 | 553 | 20.2% | |
| 1960 | 822 | 48.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,153 | 40.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,476 | 28.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,910 | 29.4% | |
| 2000 | 2,521 | 32.0% | |
| 2010 | 4,080 | 61.8% | |
| 2020 | 4,786 | 17.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[5] 2013 Estimate[6] | |||
2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 2,521 people, 990 households, and 767 families living in the town. The population density was 393.8 inhabitants per square mile (152.0/km2). There were 1,049 housing units at an average density of 163.8 per square mile (63.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 90.56% White, 7.74% Black or African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.16% Pacific Islander, and 1.11% from two or more races. 0.24% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[7] Of the 990 households 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.5% were non-families. 20.5% of households were one person and 8.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 2.93.
The age distribution was 24.9% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 88.5 males.
The median household income was $43,397 and the median family income was $53,859. Males had a median income of $35,977 versus $25,542 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,518. About 8.0% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.1% of those under age 45–55 and 23.4% of those age 65 or over.
2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 4,080 people, 1,561 households, and 1,223 families living in the town. The population density was 637.5 inhabitants per square mile (246.1/km2). There were 1,652 housing units at an average density of 258.1 per square mile (99.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 93.6% White, 4.7% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and .9% from two or more races. 0.7% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[8] Of the 1,561 households 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.0% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.7% were non-families. 19.3% of households were one person and 8.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 2.98.
The age distribution was 23.8% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 32.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% 65 or older. The median age was 42.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.3 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 95.7 males.
The median household income was $66,667 and the median family income was $75,679. Males had a median income of $60,893 versus $31,782 for females. The per capita income for the town was $27,526. About 7.9% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.6% of those under age 18 and 9.9% of those age 65 or over.
2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 4,332 | 90.51% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 205 | 4.28% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.4% |
| Other/Mixed | 149 | 3.11% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76 | 1.59% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,786 people, 1,450 households, and 1,180 families residing in the city.
Movies
Although a small Alabama town, Springville has been the site of filming for two movies:
- 1987 – a gangster film called The Verne Miller Story (released on video entitled Gangland) starring Scott Glenn
- 2001 – Rustin (starring Meat Loaf and Zachary Ty Bryan)
Notable people
- Artie Wilson, former Major League Baseball player.
- Aubrey Willis Williams, head of the National Youth Administration during the New Deal.
- Casey Mize, MLB pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.
- Hank Patterson, who played Mr. Fred Ziffel, on Green Acres.
- Howard Cruse, alternative cartoonist
- John Avery House, former Mississippi State University football player from 2001-2005. Also, the first high school student athlete to play in Alabama High School Athletic Association Basketball All-Star Game and Football All-Star Game.
- Trinity the Tuck (Ryan Taylor), an American drag queen and recording artist known for competing on the ninth season of RuPaul's Drag Race and for winning the fourth season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars.
- Cassidy Jo Jacks, contestant on the first season of Farmer Wants a Wife.
References
- Kaetz, James P. (November 6, 2020). "Springville". Encyclopedia of Alabama. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
- Thomas, Erica (January 5, 2022). "Springville, Ala. mayor running for governor: 'I am a free-market economist...and I smoke pot'". 1819 News. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
- "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
- "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
- "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013". Retrieved June 3, 2014.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 9, 2015.
- "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
External links
Media related to Springville, Alabama at Wikimedia Commons
Municipalities and communities of St. Clair County, Alabama, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Alabama highlighting St. Clair County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |