Bryant, Alabama

Bryant, Alabama
Unincorporated community
Bryant, Alabama

Location in Alabama.

Coordinates: 34°56′37″N 85°37′56″W / 34.94361°N 85.63222°W / 34.94361; -85.63222
Country United States
State Alabama
County Jackson
Area
  Land 19.296 sq mi (49.977 km2)
  Water 0.002 sq mi (0.004 km2)
Elevation 1,631 ft (497 m)
Population (2010)
  Total 3,582
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
  Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 35958
Area code(s) 256
GNIS feature ID 115080[1]

Bryant is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 3,295.

Geography

Bryant covers a land area of 49.977 square miles (129.44 km2) and a water area of 0.004 square miles (0.010 km2).

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 3,582 people. The population density was 65.9 persons per square mile. The racial makeup of the town was 95.6% White, 0.3% Black, 1.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, and 1.9% from two or more races. 1.3% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[2]

In Bryant the population was spread out with 23.2% under the age of 18 and 15.6% who were 64 years of age or older. Marriage status: 16.9% never married, 67.1% now married, 5.8% widowed, and 10.2% divorced.

The per capita income for Bryant was $20,113. About 13.7% of the population were below the poverty line.

Education

Bryant is home to Bryant Elementary School, which is part of the Jackson County School System.[3]

Bryant is also home to Mountain View Christian Academy, a private Christian school with Pre-school through 12th grade.[4]

Media

Bryant is the community of license for one radio station, WWFC-LP (99.9 FM).

References

  1. "Bryant". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2014-08-02.
  3. "Bryant Elementary". Bryantschool.net. 2013-03-01. Retrieved 2014-08-02.
  4. "Mountain View Christian Academy". Mvcaschool.com. Retrieved 2014-08-02.


Coordinates: 34°56′37″N 85°37′56″W / 34.94361°N 85.63222°W / 34.94361; -85.63222

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