Forestdale, Alabama
Forestdale, Alabama | |
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Location in Jefferson County and the state of Alabama | |
Coordinates: 33°34′27″N 86°54′10″W / 33.57417°N 86.90278°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Alabama |
County | Jefferson |
Area | |
• Total | 6.75 sq mi (17.5 km2) |
• Land | 6.75 sq mi (17.5 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 10,162 |
• Estimate (2016)[2] | N/A |
• Density | 1,500/sq mi (580/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 35214 |
Area code(s) | 205, 659 |
FIPS code | 01-27088 |
GNIS feature ID | 0118500 |
Forestdale is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It is north of the Birmingham city neighborhood of Ensley. At the 2010 census the population was 10,162.[3]
Geography[edit]
Forestdale is located at 33°34′27″N 86°54′11″W / 33.57417°N 86.90306°W (33.574305, -86.902937).[4]
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 6.9 square miles (18 km2), all land.
Demographics[edit]
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1970 | 6,091 | — | |
1980 | 10,814 | 77.5% | |
1990 | 10,395 | −3.9% | |
2000 | 10,509 | 1.1% | |
2010 | 10,162 | −3.3% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[5] |
At the 2000 census there were 10,509 people, 4,161 households, and 3,099 families living in the community. The population density was 1,523.0 people per square mile (588.1/km²). There were 4,357 housing units at an average density of 631.4 per square mile (243.8/km²). The racial makeup of the community was 52.87% White, 45.92% Black or African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.17% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. 0.46% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[6] Of the 4,161 households 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.5% were non-families. 23.1% of households were one person and 11.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.97.
The age distribution was 22.8% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% 65 or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.7 males.
The median household income was $43,111 and the median family income was $51,188. Males had a median income of $36,048 versus $30,135 for females. The per capita income for the community was $19,954. About 4.4% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.4% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.
2010 census[edit]
At the 2010 census there were 10,162 people, 3,963 households, and 2,834 families living in the community. The population density was 1,500 people per square mile (570/km²). There were 4,365 housing units at an average density of 632 per square mile (244/km²). The racial makeup of the community was 71.4% Black or African American, 26.2% White, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. 1.4% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[7] Of the 3,963 households 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% were married couples living together, 20.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.5% were non-families. 25.2% of households were one person and 9.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.06.
The age distribution was 23.2% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 30.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% 65 or older. The median age was 40.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.9 males.
The median household income was $52,605 and the median family income was $60,067. Males had a median income of $42,207 versus $36,417 for females. The per capita income for the community was $23,819. About 6.4% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.6% of those under age 18 and 1.8% of those age 65 or over.
References[edit]
- ^ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved Jul 17, 2017.
- ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-07-29.
Coordinates: 33°34′27″N 86°54′11″W / 33.574305°N 86.902937°W
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