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==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,825 people, 1,711 households, and 946 families residing in the city. The population density was 638.5/mi². There were 1,897 housing units at an average density of 251.0/mi². The racial makeup of the city was 72. | As of the census of 2000, there were 4,825 people, 1,711 households, and 946 families residing in the city. The population density was 638.5/mi². There were 1,897 housing units at an average density of 251.0/mi². | ||
The racial makeup of the city was 72.5% White, 25.9% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. 1.6% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. | |||
There were 1,711 households out of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.4% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.7% were non-families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.96. | There were 1,711 households out of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.4% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.7% were non-families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.96. | ||
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In the city the population was spread out with 18.3% under the age of 18, 36.0% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 14.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 23 years. For every 100 females there were 78.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 72.2 males. | In the city the population was spread out with 18.3% under the age of 18, 36.0% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 14.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 23 years. For every 100 females there were 78.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 72.2 males. | ||
The median income for a household in the city was $30,541, and the median income for a family was $40,164. Males had a median income of $36,222 versus $23,705 for females. The | The median income for a household in the city was $30,541, and the median income for a family was $40,164. Males had a median income of $36,222 versus $23,705 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,468. About 14.5% of families and 24.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.6% of those under age 18 and 21.5% of those age 65 or over. | ||
==Orr Park== | ==Orr Park== | ||
Revision as of 15:24, 13 June 2006
Montevallo is a college town in Shelby County. It serves as the home of the University of Montevallo, a public liberal arts university with around 3,000 students. As of the 2000 census, the population of the city of Montevallo is 4,825.
Geography
Montevallo is located at 33°6'18"N, 86°51'46" W (33.104927, -86.862817)
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.6 mi². 19.6 km², virtually all of which is dry land.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,825 people, 1,711 households, and 946 families residing in the city. The population density was 638.5/mi². There were 1,897 housing units at an average density of 251.0/mi².
The racial makeup of the city was 72.5% White, 25.9% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. 1.6% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 1,711 households out of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.4% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.7% were non-families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the city the population was spread out with 18.3% under the age of 18, 36.0% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 14.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 23 years. For every 100 females there were 78.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 72.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,541, and the median income for a family was $40,164. Males had a median income of $36,222 versus $23,705 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,468. About 14.5% of families and 24.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.6% of those under age 18 and 21.5% of those age 65 or over.
Orr Park
Orr Park, located in Montevallo along Shoal Creek offers residents and visitors a natural recreational environment. Orr Park features a walking and bicycle trail, picnic tables (some of which are covered), restrooms, and a playground.
Orr Park features many carvings by local artist Tim Tingle. Dragons, old men, and various creatures are carved into the trees around the walking trail.
References
- "Montevallo, Alabama." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. 30 May 2006, 12:09 UTC. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 13 Jun 2006 [1].
External links
- City of Montevallo: Official City Website
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