York, Alabama
| York, Alabama | |
|---|---|
| City | |
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Downtown York, Alabama | |
 Location in Sumter County and the state of Alabama | |
| Coordinates: 32°29′36″N 88°17′52″W / 32.49333°N 88.29778°WCoordinates: 32°29′36″N 88°17′52″W / 32.49333°N 88.29778°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Sumter |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.1 sq mi (18.3 km2) |
| • Land | 7.1 sq mi (18.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 2,854 |
| • Density | 402/sq mi (156/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 36925 |
| Area code(s) | 205 |
| FIPS code | 01-84096 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0129302 |
| Website | www.cityyork.com |
York is a city in Sumter County, Alabama, United States. Founded around 1838 after the merging of two communities, Old Anvil and New York Station, the latter a station on a stagecoach line. The rail came through in the 1850s and later, the "New" was dropped from York Station in 1861. With the discovery that another community in Alabama bore that name, the "Station" was dropped and York was formally incorporated on April 6, 1881.[1] At the 2010 census the population was 2,538, down from 2,854. From 1920-1980, it was the largest town in the county. Since 1990, it has been the second largest city behind the county seat of Livingston.[2]
Geography
York is located at 32°29′36″N 88°17′52″W / 32.493221°N 88.297845°W.[3]
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.1 square miles (18 km2), of which 7.1 square miles (18 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) (0.28%) is water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 232 | — | |
| 1890 | 415 | 78.9% | |
| 1900 | 528 | 27.2% | |
| 1910 | 710 | 34.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,651 | 132.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,796 | 8.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,783 | −0.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,774 | −0.5% | |
| 1960 | 2,932 | 65.3% | |
| 1970 | 3,044 | 3.8% | |
| 1980 | 3,392 | 11.4% | |
| 1990 | 3,160 | −6.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,854 | −9.7% | |
| 2010 | 2,538 | −11.1% | |
| Est. 2014 | 2,408 | [4] | −5.1% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[5] 2013 Estimate[6] | |||
As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 2,854 people, 1,046 households, and 689 families residing in the city. The population density was 403.2 people per square mile (155.6/km²). There were 1,209 housing units at an average density of 170.8 per square mile (65.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 20.71% White, 78.31% Black or African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.04% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. 1.09% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 1,046 households out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.4% were married couples living together, 28.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.1% were non-families. 31.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.34.
In the city the population was spread out with 30.4% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 75.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 66.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $19,153, and the median income for a family was $23,417. Males had a median income of $28,362 versus $15,438 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,792. About 34.6% of families and 38.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 50.6% of those under age 18 and 27.5% of those age 65 or over.
2010 census
As of the census[8] of 2010, there were 2,538 people, 1,023 households, and 611 families residing in the city. The population density was 357.5 people per square mile (138.7/km²). There were 1,228 housing units at an average density of 173.0 per square mile (67.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 85.6% Black or African American, 13.6% White, 0.2% Native American, 0% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 0.2% from two or more races. 1.0% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 1,023 households out of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 23.8% were married couples living together, 31.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.3% were non-families. 36.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 3.11.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.6% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 21.0% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.5 years. For every 100 females there were 76.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $19,000, and the median income for a family was $19,152. Males had a median income of $38,654 versus $22,007 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,577. About 41.5% of families and 42.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 63.1% of those under age 18 and 17.4% of those age 65 or over.
Culture
York is home to the Coleman Center for Arts and Culture.
Notable people
- Robert L. Bragg, former airline captain for Pan Am and United Airlines. On March 27, 1977, Bragg was the first officer for Pan Am Flight 1736, one of the Boeing 747s lost in the Tenerife airport disaster. He was one of the 61 people from Flight 1736 to survive.[9]
- Bobby Collins, former NFL player.
- Marko Mitchell, American football wide receiver
- Dale Steele, former American football coach
References
- ↑ http://www.toursumtercounty.com/sumter-county-towns/york-alabama/
- ↑ 1850-2010 U.S. Censuses research on Sumter County, Alabama communities
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
- ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013". Retrieved June 3, 2014.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-08-10.
- ↑ "TenerifeCrash.Com". Robert Bragg. Retrieved 2008-12-30.
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