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The current mayor of Lipscomb is [[Simon Speights]], who ran unopposed in the [[2004]] election for City Council and was selected by the council to succeed [[Jimmie Johnson]] when he resigned the mayor's office in [[2005]]. In [[2007]] Speights' 1994 conviction on burglary charges was revealed. Although his voting rights had been restored, it is uncertain if he was qualified to run for elected office. The [[Jefferson County Sheriffs Office]] is investigating the matter. Meanwhile residents of Lipscomb have petitioned for him to step down. | The current mayor of Lipscomb is [[Simon Speights]], who ran unopposed in the [[2004]] election for City Council and was selected by the council to succeed [[Jimmie Johnson]] when he resigned the mayor's office in [[2005]]. In [[2007]] Speights' 1994 conviction on burglary charges was revealed. Although his voting rights had been restored, it is uncertain if he was qualified to run for elected office. The [[Jefferson County Sheriffs Office]] is investigating the matter. Meanwhile residents of Lipscomb have petitioned for him to step down. | ||
Lipscomb | Lipscomb councilmen [[Gaston Randle]] and [[David Horn]] have also been investigated and charged for impersonating police officers. Randle has stepped down as [[Lipscomb Police Department|police]] commissioner, but remains on the Council pending the outcome of his trial. | ||
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==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,458 people, 901 households, and 634 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,163.6/mi². There were 1,108 housing units at an average density of 975.3/mi². The racial makeup of the city was 32.55% White | As of the census of 2000, there were 2,458 people, 901 households, and 634 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,163.6/mi². There were 1,108 housing units at an average density of 975.3/mi². The racial makeup of the city was 32.55% White and 65.58% African American. 2.24% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. | ||
There were 901 households out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.4% were married couples living together, 23.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.35. | There were 901 households out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.4% were married couples living together, 23.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.35. | ||
Revision as of 10:07, 18 July 2007
Lipscomb (incorporated in 1910) is a city of 2,458 in southwest Jefferson County bordered by Bessemer and Birmingham. It was named for a family that lived near the much-used streetcar stop at the center of the community.
The city does not have their own Post Office or ZIP code, instead sharing 35020 with the city of Bessemer.
The current mayor of Lipscomb is Simon Speights, who ran unopposed in the 2004 election for City Council and was selected by the council to succeed Jimmie Johnson when he resigned the mayor's office in 2005. In 2007 Speights' 1994 conviction on burglary charges was revealed. Although his voting rights had been restored, it is uncertain if he was qualified to run for elected office. The Jefferson County Sheriffs Office is investigating the matter. Meanwhile residents of Lipscomb have petitioned for him to step down.
Lipscomb councilmen Gaston Randle and David Horn have also been investigated and charged for impersonating police officers. Randle has stepped down as police commissioner, but remains on the Council pending the outcome of his trial.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.1 mi², all land. The Jefferson County Board of Equalization evaluated 712 homes in Lipscomb and determined that the average market value for 2007 was $54,950, a 13.9% increase since 2006.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,458 people, 901 households, and 634 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,163.6/mi². There were 1,108 housing units at an average density of 975.3/mi². The racial makeup of the city was 32.55% White and 65.58% African American. 2.24% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 901 households out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.4% were married couples living together, 23.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.35.
In the city the population was spread out with 30.1% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 96.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,865, and the median income for a family was $35,556. Males had a median income of $26,908 versus $21,150 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,582. About 15.9% of families and 16.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.7% of those under age 18 and 16.4% of those age 65 or over.
References
- Gordon, Robert K. and Rahkia Nance (June 29, 2007) "Lipscomb mayor's 1994 burglary conviction eyed." Birmingham News.
- Lipscomb, Alabama. (April 29, 2007). [1] Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Accessed April 30, 2007.
- Foscue, Virginia O. (1989) Place Names in Alabama. Tuscaloosa: University of Alabama Press. ISBN 081730410X
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