Valley, Alabama

Valley, Alabama
City

Valley City Hall

Location in Chambers County and the state of Alabama
Coordinates: 32°48′41″N 85°10′41″W / 32.81139°N 85.17806°W
Country United States
State Alabama
County Chambers
Government
 • Mayor Leonard Riley
Area
 • Total 11.0 sq mi (28.6 km2)
 • Land 11.0 sq mi (28.6 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 568 ft (173 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 9,524
 • Density 864/sq mi (333.4/km2)
Time zone CST (official)
EST (observed) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (official)
EDT (observed) (UTC-5)
ZIP code 36854
Area code(s) 334
FIPS code 01-78204
GNIS feature ID 0136100
Website www.cityofvalley.com

Valley is a city in Chambers County, Alabama, United States. Valley was incorporated in 1980 combining the four textile mill villages of Fairfax, Langdale, River View, and Shawmut.[1] As of the 2010 census it had a population of 9,524.[2] The city lies on the western bank of the Chattahoochee River, the state border between Alabama and Georgia. Valley is an "Alabama Community of Excellence". It is the principal city of and is included in the Valley, Alabama Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Greater Columbus Combined Statistical Area.[3]

Geography

Valley is located in southeastern Chambers County at 32°48'40.993" North, 85°10'40.577" West (32.811387, -85.177938).[4] According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.0 square miles (28.6 km2), all land.[2]

Valley has a larger Micropolitan Statistical Area known as the "Greater Valley Area" consisting of the three largest cities of Chambers County: Valley, Lanett, and LaFayette. It also includes the city of West Point, Georgia.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
19908,173—
20009,19812.5%
20109,5243.5%
Est. 20139,499−0.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
2013 Estimate[6]

As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 9,198 people, 3,832 households, and 2,605 families residing in the city. The population density was 944.2 people per square mile (364.6/km²). There were 4,194 housing units at an average density of 430.5 per square mile (166.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 70.17% White, 28.78% Black or African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.11% from other races, and 0.47% from two or more races. 0.84% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 3,832 households out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 15.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the city the population was spread out with 24.0% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,395, and the median income for a family was $37,963. Males had a median income of $30,159 versus $21,325 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,008. About 12.0% of families and 14.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.6% of those under age 18 and 17.1% of those age 65 or over.

Media

Valley is served by the Columbus, Georgia Television Designated Market Area (DMA).

Notable people

Photo gallery

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Valley has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. [8]

References

  1. ↑ Hoagland, Alison K.; Breisch, Kenneth A. (2003). Constructing Image, Identity, and Place. Univ. of Tennessee Press. pp. 150–. ISBN 9781572332195. Retrieved 21 December 2013.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Valley city, Alabama". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved June 3, 2014.
  3. ↑ OMB BULLETIN NO. 13-01: Revised Delineations of Metropolitan Statistical Areas, Micropolitan Statistical Areas, and Combined Statistical Areas, and Guidance on Uses of the Delineations of These Areas. Office of Management and Budget. February 28, 2013.
  4. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  5. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
  6. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013". Retrieved June 3, 2014.
  7. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  8. ↑ Climate Summary for Valley, Alabama

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Coordinates: 32°48′41″N 85°10′41″W / 32.811387°N 85.177938°W