Fairview, Alabama
Encyclopedia
Fairview is a town in Cullman County
, Alabama
, United States
. At the 2000 census the population was 522.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.5 km²), of which, 2.5 square miles (6.5 km²) of it is land and 0.40% is water.
of 2000, there were 522 people, 188 households, and 144 families residing in the town. The population density
was 212.1 people per square mile (81.9/km²). There were 198 housing units at an average density of 80.4 per square mile (31.1/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 86.59% White
, 0.77% Native American
, 0.19% Asian
, 7.28% from other races
, and 5.17% from two or more races. 16.28% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 188 households out of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.4% were married couples
living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.4% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the town the population was spread out with 23.4% under the age of 18, 13.8% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 125.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 126.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $31,875, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $21,944 versus $21,042 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $13,817. About 13.0% of families and 14.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.0% of those under age 18 and 11.6% of those age 65 or over.
All three schools are members of the Cullman County Board of Education
.
was filmed on location in Fairview. It was the debut film by writer/director Robert Hall
, an SFX makeup artist known primarily for his work on the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Lightning Bug
is a fictionalized account of Hall's own childhood and entry into special effects makeup for film and television. It was executive produced by Laura Prepon
as a way to expand her image as an actress beyond her role on That '70s Show
.
Cullman County, Alabama
Cullman County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. Its name is in honor of Colonel John G. Cullmann. As of 2010, the population was 80,406. Its county seat is the town of the same name, Cullman, Alabama. It is a "moist" county in terms of availablity of alcoholic beverages, which means...
, Alabama
Alabama
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. At the 2000 census the population was 522.
Geography
Fairview is located at 34°14′55"N 86°41′16"W (34.248717, -86.687761).According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.5 km²), of which, 2.5 square miles (6.5 km²) of it is land and 0.40% is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 522 people, 188 households, and 144 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 212.1 people per square mile (81.9/km²). There were 198 housing units at an average density of 80.4 per square mile (31.1/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 86.59% White
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.77% Native American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.19% Asian
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 7.28% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 5.17% from two or more races. 16.28% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There were 188 households out of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.4% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.4% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the town the population was spread out with 23.4% under the age of 18, 13.8% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 125.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 126.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $31,875, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $21,944 versus $21,042 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $13,817. About 13.0% of families and 14.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.0% of those under age 18 and 11.6% of those age 65 or over.
Education
- Fairview Elementary School (K-5)
- Fairview Middle School (6-8)
- Fairview High School (9-12)
All three schools are members of the Cullman County Board of Education
Cullman County Board of Education
The Cullman County Board of Education is composed of schools that serve Cullman County, Alabama, US.As of 2009 Hank Allen is the Superintendent of Cullman County Schools.-Member schools:*Cold Springs Elementary School*Cold Springs High School...
.
Miscellaneous
In 2004, the horror film Lightning BugLightning Bug
Lightning Bug can refer to:* A firefly, particularly North American Photinus, Photuris and Pyractomena* Lightning Bug , a 2004 horror film by writer/director Robert Hall* Ryan Model 147 Lightning Bug, an unmanned aerial vehicle...
was filmed on location in Fairview. It was the debut film by writer/director Robert Hall
Robert Hall
The Rev. Robert Hall was an English Baptist minister.He was born at Arnesby near Leicester, where his father, Robert Hall was pastor of a Baptist congregation. Robert was the youngest of a family of fourteen...
, an SFX makeup artist known primarily for his work on the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Lightning Bug
Lightning Bug
Lightning Bug can refer to:* A firefly, particularly North American Photinus, Photuris and Pyractomena* Lightning Bug , a 2004 horror film by writer/director Robert Hall* Ryan Model 147 Lightning Bug, an unmanned aerial vehicle...
is a fictionalized account of Hall's own childhood and entry into special effects makeup for film and television. It was executive produced by Laura Prepon
Laura Prepon
Laura Prepon is an American actress, best known for her role as Donna Pinciotti in the long-running Fox situation comedy That '70s Show, for all eight seasons. She is also known for the role of Hannah Daniels on the ABC drama October Road...
as a way to expand her image as an actress beyond her role on That '70s Show
That '70s Show
That '70s Show is an American television period sitcom that centers on the lives of a group of teenage friends living in the fictional suburban town of Point Place, Wisconsin, from May 17, 1976, to December 31, 1979...
.