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'''Pleasant Grove''' (incorporated in [[1934]]) is a city of 9,983 on 8.8 square miles in western [[Jefferson County]], north of [[Hueytown]]. The community was originally known as '''Frog Pond''', and was later renamed for [[Pleasant Grove Baptist Church]]. Its [[Pleasant Grove Post Office|post office]] ([[35127]]) was established in [[1949]]. | |||
'''Pleasant Grove''' is a city in [[Jefferson County]], | |||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
As of the census of 2000, there were 9,983 people, 3,570 households, and 2,909 families residing in the city. The population density was | As of the census of 2000, there were 9,983 people, 3,570 households, and 2,909 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,129.9/mi². There were 3,717 housing units at an average density of 420.7/mi². The racial makeup of the city was 84.67% White, 14.44% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.16% from other races, and 0.38% from two or more races. 0.28% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. | ||
There were 3,570 households out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.7% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.5% were non-families. 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.08. | There were 3,570 households out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.7% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.5% were non-families. 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.08. | ||
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The median income for a household in the city was $52,776, and the median income for a family was $59,132. Males had a median income of $38,544 versus $28,519 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,774. About 3.2% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.2% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over. | The median income for a household in the city was $52,776, and the median income for a family was $59,132. Males had a median income of $38,544 versus $28,519 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,774. About 3.2% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.2% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over. | ||
The [[Jefferson County Board of Equalization]] evaluated 3,697 homes in Pleasant Grove and determined that their average market value for 2007 was $141,450, a 4.6% increase since 2006. | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
* Pleasant Grove, Alabama. (April 29, 2007). [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pleasant_Grove%2C_Alabama] Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Accessed April 30, 2007. | * Pleasant Grove, Alabama. (April 29, 2007). [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pleasant_Grove%2C_Alabama] Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Accessed April 30, 2007. | ||
* {{Foscue-1989}} | |||
[[Category:Pleasant Grove|*]] | [[Category:Pleasant Grove|*]] | ||
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Revision as of 15:51, 6 May 2007
Pleasant Grove (incorporated in 1934) is a city of 9,983 on 8.8 square miles in western Jefferson County, north of Hueytown. The community was originally known as Frog Pond, and was later renamed for Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Its post office (35127) was established in 1949.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 9,983 people, 3,570 households, and 2,909 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,129.9/mi². There were 3,717 housing units at an average density of 420.7/mi². The racial makeup of the city was 84.67% White, 14.44% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.16% from other races, and 0.38% from two or more races. 0.28% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 3,570 households out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.7% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.5% were non-families. 17.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.08.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.4% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 25.6% 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 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $52,776, and the median income for a family was $59,132. Males had a median income of $38,544 versus $28,519 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,774. About 3.2% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.2% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 65 or over.
The Jefferson County Board of Equalization evaluated 3,697 homes in Pleasant Grove and determined that their average market value for 2007 was $141,450, a 4.6% increase since 2006.
External links
- City of Pleasant Grove official website
References
- Pleasant Grove, 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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