Weaver, Alabama

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Weaver is a city in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 2,619. It is included in the Anniston-Oxford, Alabama Metropolitan Statistical Area.

[edit] Geography

Weaver is located at 33°45'20.524" North, 85°48'30.748" West (33.755701, -85.808541)^GR1.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.9 km² (2.7 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 2,619 people, 1,020 households, and 775 families residing in the city. The population density was 381.6/km² (990.0/mi²). There were 1,133 housing units at an average density of 165.1/km² (428.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 87.06% White, 8.67% Black or African American, 0.46% Native American, 1.18% Asian, 0.34% Pacific Islander, 0.57% from other races, and 1.72% from two or more races. 2.29% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,020 households out of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.0% were married couples living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.0% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city the population was spread out with 25.9% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 92.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,573, and the median income for a family was $42,917. Males had a median income of $33,100 versus $18,547 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,182. About 8.2% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.4% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over.

Weaver, Alabama, is a perfect example of small-town Southern life. The community grocery store is located on main street along with many other local businesses. Area churches, the police station and Weaver City Park are all within walking distance of main street, as is the post office and local youth softball/baseball complex. Weaver is known for its love of area sports and for friendly locals. It is a growing community that is continually improving while holding to the essence of its Southern small-town charm.

Currently (2006) the mayor of the City of Weaver is Wayne Willis.