Sumiton, Alabama
Encyclopedia
Sumiton is a city in Jefferson
and Walker
Counties in the U.S. state
of Alabama
. At the 2000 census the population was 2,665.
A long-track EF3 tornado struck Sumiton on April 24, 2010. The rotation started in Parrish
. It later crossed into Cordova
on Highway 78 and expired after reaching Interstate 65
near Highway 160
southwest of Hayden
.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.3 square miles (13.7 km²), all land.
of 2000, there were 2,665 people, 1,096 households, and 780 families residing in the city. The population density
was 504.9 people per square mile (194.9/km²). There were 1,205 housing units at an average density of 228.3 per square mile (88.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.21% White
, 3.60% Black
or African American
, 0.34% Native American
, 0.15% Asian
, 0.04% Pacific Islander
, 0.60% from other races
, and 2.06% from two or more races. 0.71% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 1,096 households out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples
living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 27.1% 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 2.39 and the average family size was 2.89.
In the city the population was spread out with 21.4% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,364, and the median income for a family was $36,086. Males had a median income of $36,979 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $15,032. About 15.5% of families and 17.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.1% of those under age 18 and 16.7% of those age 65 or over.
, Sumiton Christian School
, which includes K-12th grades. Their mascot is the Eagles. Bevill State Community College
is also located in Sumiton.
Chuck Rogers, Stephen Horn,Brian Bowman, Stephen Campbell, Scot Alexander, Jerica Stewart, Lucas McNair, Chase Waldrop, and Alex "Asian" Lease.
Jefferson County, Alabama
Jefferson County is the most populous county in the U.S. state of Alabama, with its county seat being located in Birmingham.As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the population of Jefferson County was 658,466...
and Walker
Walker County, Alabama
Walker County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama.Its name is in honor of John Williams Walker, a member of the United States Senate. As of 2010 the population was 67,023...
Counties in the U.S. state
U.S. state
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of 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...
. At the 2000 census the population was 2,665.
A long-track EF3 tornado struck Sumiton on April 24, 2010. The rotation started in Parrish
Parrish, Alabama
Parrish is a town in Walker County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 1,268.A long-track EF3 tornado struck Parrish on April 24, 2010. The rotation later crossed into Cordova, and Empire, a town northeast of Sumiton on Highway 78...
. It later crossed into Cordova
Cordova, Alabama
Cordova is a city in Walker County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 2,423.-History:Cordova was originally a settlement on the Warrior River Called "Dent" or "Dent's Place." The city was dubbed "Cordova" by Captain Benjamin M. Long in 1859. He named the city after a...
on Highway 78 and expired after reaching Interstate 65
Interstate 65 in Alabama
Interstate 65, beginning in Mobile at an interchange with Interstate 10, meanders across of the Alabama countryside linking six of the state's ten largest cities. The highway links together many important roadways that make commerce inside and outside of the state's boundaries possible...
near Highway 160
Alabama State Route 160
State Route 160 is an long state highway in Blount County, Alabama. The western terminus of the route is at the junction with Interstate 65 and U.S. Highway 31 at Exit 284 north of Warrior. The eastern terminus of the route is at the junction with U.S. Highway 231 in Cleveland...
southwest of Hayden
Hayden, Alabama
Hayden is a town in Blount County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 470.-Geography:Hayden is located at 33°53'36.236" North, 86°45'25.139" West .According to the U.S...
.
Geography
Sumiton is located at 33°44′50"N 87°2′48"W (33.747213, -87.046716).According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.3 square miles (13.7 km²), all land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 2,665 people, 1,096 households, and 780 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 504.9 people per square mile (194.9/km²). There were 1,205 housing units at an average density of 228.3 per square mile (88.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.21% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 3.60% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.34% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.15% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.04% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.60% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 2.06% from two or more races. 0.71% 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 1,096 households out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 27.1% 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 2.39 and the average family size was 2.89.
In the city the population was spread out with 21.4% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,364, and the median income for a family was $36,086. Males had a median income of $36,979 versus $26,250 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 city was $15,032. About 15.5% of families and 17.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.1% of those under age 18 and 16.7% of those age 65 or over.
History
The city's original name was Summit, named after the community's high elevation. The current mayor of Sumiton is Petey Ellis.Schools
Sumiton is home to one public school, Sumiton Elementary. Their mascot is the Bulldogs. Sumiton has one private schoolPrivate school
Private schools, also known as independent schools or nonstate schools, are not administered by local, state or national governments; thus, they retain the right to select their students and are funded in whole or in part by charging their students' tuition, rather than relying on mandatory...
, Sumiton Christian School
Sumiton Christian School
Sumiton Christian School is a kindergarten through 12th grade interdenominational Christian school located in Sumiton, Alabama. Sumiton Christian is a member of the AISA and competes in high school athletics with the AHSAA. The school's colors are cardinal and gold and their mascot is the...
, which includes K-12th grades. Their mascot is the Eagles. Bevill State Community College
Bevill State Community College
Bevill State Community College is a two-year institution of higher learning located in Sumiton, Alabama. The college enrolls 3,986 students and has been accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools since 1994...
is also located in Sumiton.
- Bevill State has been at the forefront of the emergence of male nurses in the nursing industry. Notable nursing alumni include:
Chuck Rogers, Stephen Horn,Brian Bowman, Stephen Campbell, Scot Alexander, Jerica Stewart, Lucas McNair, Chase Waldrop, and Alex "Asian" Lease.