Montevallo, Alabama

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Montevallo is a college town in Shelby County, Alabama, United States. It serves as the home of the University of Montevallo, a public liberal arts university with around 3000 students. As of the 2000 census, the population of the city of Montevallo is 4,825.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 Orr Park
4 External links

[edit] Geography

Montevallo is located at 33°6′18″N, 86°51′46″W (33.104927, -86.862817)^GR1.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.7 km² (7.6 mi²). 19.6 km² (7.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (0.66%) is water.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 4,825 people, 1,711 households, and 946 families residing in the city. The population density was 246.4/km² (638.5/mi²). There were 1,897 housing units at an average density of 96.9/km² (251.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 72.54% White, 25.89% Black or African American, 0.39% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.15% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. 1.58% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,711 households out of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.4% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.7% were non-families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city the population was spread out with 18.3% under the age of 18, 36.0% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 14.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 23 years. For every 100 females there were 78.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 72.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,541, and the median income for a family was $40,164. Males had a median income of $36,222 versus $23,705 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,468. About 14.5% of families and 24.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.6% of those under age 18 and 21.5% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] Orr Park

Dragon carved into a tree by Tim Tingle in Orr Park

Orr Park, located in Montevallo along Shoal Creek offers residents and visitors a natural recreational environment. Orr Park features a walking and bicycle trail, picnic tables (some of which are covered), restrooms, and a playground.

Orr Park features many carvings by local artist Tim Tingle. Dragons, old men, and various creatures are carved into the trees around the walking trail.