Albertville, Alabama
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| Albertville, Alabama | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Marshall |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | Carl Pruett |
| Area | |
| - Total | 26.1 sq mi (67.5 km²) |
| - Land | 26 sq mi (67.2 km²) |
| - Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,089 ft (332 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 17,247 |
| - Density | 660.8/sq mi (255.5/km²) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 35950-35951 |
| Area code(s) | 256 |
| FIPS code | 01-00988 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0112970 |
Albertville is a city in Marshall County, Alabama, United States, and is included in the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area. As of the 2000 census, the population of the city is 17,247. According to the 2005 U.S. Census estimates, the city had a population of 18,615. [1]
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[edit] Geography
Albertville is located at (34.265362, -86.211261)[1].
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 26.0 square miles (67.5 km²), of which, 26.0 square miles (67.2 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km²) of it (0.38%) is water.
Albertville is home to the Mueller Company who produces fire hydrants thus Albertville holds the title of "Fire Hydrant Capital of the World."[2]To commemorate the one millionth fire hydrant a chrome fire hydrant was placed outside the Albertville Chamber of Commerce[3]
The current mayor of Albertville is Carl Pruett.[4]
The current slogan of Albertville is "The Pride is Alive"[5] and can be seen on the welcome sign coming into the city.[6]
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 17,247 people, 6,566 households, and 4,615 families residing in the city. The population density was 664.6 people per square mile (256.6/km²). There were 7,090 housing units at an average density of 273.2/sq mi (105.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 86.15% White, 2.05% Black or African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 9.78% from other races, and 1.35% from two or more races. 16.08% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 6,566 households out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.08.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 93.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,893, and the median income for a family was $38,508. Males had a median income of $30,076 versus $20,275 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,336. About 14.1% of families and 16.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.8% of those under age 18 and 21.0% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Education
Public schools are overseen by Albertville City Schools. Asbury High School is also located in Albertville. It is a K-12 School.
[edit] Notable Current/Former Albertville Residents
Rusty Greer- professional baseball player with the Texas Rangers[8] now retired[9]
Daniel Sigler- 2005, 2006 Rick and Bubba Turkey Toss Champion.[10]
John Hannah - Listed by Sports Illustrated as the "Greatest Offensive Lineman of All-Time"
"Tyler Reeves"-Listed by Sports Illustrated as having "Nastiest left handed hook of All-Time"
[edit] References
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Kevin Maney, Claims to fame, USA TODAY, May 20, 2005, available at http://www.usatoday.com/money/2004-09-09-capitals.htm
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- ^ City of Albertville Webpage, http://www.cityofalbertville.com/default.asp?id=6
- ^ Charlotte Christopher, Is the Pride Alive?, The Sand Mountain Reporter Sept. 30, 2003, available at http://www.sandmountainreporter.com/print.lasso?wcd=4091
- ^ Letters to the Editor, The Sand Mountain Reporter, Jul. 26 2007, available at http://www.sandmountainreporter.com/story.lasso?ewcd=852f4bbc52cc3a54
- ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ ESPN - Rusty Greer Stats, News, Photos - Texas Rangers
- ^ ESPN - Greer hasn't played in 3 years due to injury - MLB
- ^ See Generally, Video of Daniel Sigler's Champion Throw, available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Igem_owVCLY
[edit] External links
- Albertville, Alabama is at coordinates Coordinates:
- http://www.cityofalbertville.com/
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