Priceville, Alabama
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| Priceville, Alabama | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Morgan |
| Area | |
| - Total | 5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²) |
| - Land | 5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²) |
| - Water | 0 sq mi (0 km²) |
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 1,631 |
| - Density | 313.7/sq mi (121.7/km²) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| FIPS code | 01-62472 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0156935 |
Priceville is the third largest municipality in Morgan County, Alabama, and is included in the Decatur Metropolitan Area, as well as the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area. As of the 2006 census estimate, the population of the town is 2,380.
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[edit] Geography
Priceville is located at (34.521001, -86.879678)[1].
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 5.2 square miles (13.4 km²).
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 1,631 people, 620 households, and 518 families residing in the town. The population density was 316.2 people per square mile (122.0/km²). There were 637 housing units at an average density of 123.5/sq mi (47.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 95.89% White, 2.27% Black or African American, 0.67% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.55% from other races, and 0.43% from two or more races. 1.23% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 620 households out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.2% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.3% were non-families. 13.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 2.89.
In the town the population was spread out with 23.9% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 99.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $51,875, and the median income for a family was $55,885. Males had a median income of $37,679 versus $28,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,056. About 2.2% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.9% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Attractions and restaurants
Priceville is home to a number of familiar restaurants. These include McDonald's, Hardee's, Burger King, Krystal's, Dairy Queen, Wendy's and a Subway. Locally owned restaurants include JW Steakhouse, Libby's Catfish, and The BBQ Smokehouse.
[edit] References
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
[edit] External links
- Priceville, Alabama is at coordinates Coordinates:
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