Falkville, Alabama
Falkville, Alabama | ||
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FIPS code 01-25648 | | |
GNIS feature ID | 2406488[2] | |
Website | www |
Falkville is a town in
Falkville incorporated three times: first in 1876, again on June 19, 1886, and lastly on December 13, 1898.[4]
History
Falkville was named for Louis M. Falk, a Prussian merchant who emigrated to the area in the late 1850s. Falk opened a general store in what is now Falkville in 1859[5] and later became the town's first postmaster.[4] The L&N Railroad was constructed through Falkville in the early 1870s, and a rail station opened in 1872.[4]
In 1936, the Works Progress Administration constructed a town hall for Falkville. This building now serves as the town's library.[6]
1950s tornadoes
Two destructive tornadoes hit the town in the 1950s. On April 24, 1955, an F4 tornado tore directly through the town, killing five and injuring 20.[7] Two years later, on April 8, 1957, a long-tracked F3 tornado hit the southern part of town. That storm killed two and injured 90.[8]
Geography
Falkville is located in southern Morgan County at 34°22′19″N 86°54′30″W / 34.37194°N 86.90833°W (34.371919, -86.908381).[9] The town is concentrated along U.S. Route 31, 5 miles (8 km) south of Hartselle. Interstate 65 forms the eastern edge of the town, with access from Exit 322. Decatur, the Morgan county seat, is 18 miles (29 km) to the north, Huntsville is 40 miles (64 km) to the northeast, and Cullman is 14 miles (23 km) to the south.
According to the
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1880 | 105 | — | |
1900 | 343 | — | |
1910 | 335 | −2.3% | |
1920 | 362 | 8.1% | |
1930 | 543 | 50.0% | |
1940 | 567 | 4.4% | |
1950 | 613 | 8.1% | |
1960 | 682 | 11.3% | |
1970 | 946 | 38.7% | |
1980 | 1,310 | 38.5% | |
1990 | 1,337 | 2.1% | |
2000 | 1,202 | −10.1% | |
2010 | 1,279 | 6.4% | |
2020 | 1,197 | −6.4% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[10] 2013 Estimate[11] |
2000 census
At the
The age distribution was 16.6% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 20.7% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 32.9% 65 or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 71.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 71.3 males.
The median household income was $34,583 and the median family income was $40,759. Males had a median income of $29,231 versus $23,365 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,510. About 5.5% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the
2010 census
At the
The age distribution was 18.5% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 21.4% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 32.6% 65 or older. The median age was 48.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 68.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.9 males.
The median household income was $36,848 and the median family income was $44,150. Males had a median income of $35,450 versus $21,635 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,850. About 7.9% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the
2020 census
Race | Num. | Perc. |
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White (non-Hispanic)
|
1,096 | 91.56% |
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)
|
25 | 2.09% |
Native American
|
7 | 0.58% |
Asian
|
1 | 0.08% |
Other/Mixed
|
42 | 3.51% |
Latino
|
26 | 2.17% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,197 people, 392 households, and 260 families residing in the town.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the
Notable people
- Tom Drake, attorney, former professional wrestler, politician, and former member of the athletic staff of football coach Bear Bryant
- Roy Drinkard, businessman
- Rodney Jones, poet
References
- ^ a b "2021 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Alabama". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Falkville, Alabama
- ^ a b "Falkville town, Alabama: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
- ^ a b c Christopher Maloney, "Falkville," Encyclopedia of Alabama, May 14, 2013.
- ^ History Archived October 1, 2018, at the Wayback Machine, Town of Falkville official site
- ^ Alabama Tourism Department marker in Falkville, Alabama. Information accessed September 16, 2018.
- ^ "Alabama F4". Tornado History Projects. Storm Prediction Center. Retrieved July 12, 2020.
- ^ "Alabama F3". Tornado History Projects. Storm Prediction Center. Retrieved July 12, 2020.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
- ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013". Archived from the original on May 22, 2014. Retrieved June 3, 2014.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 17, 2021.
- ^ Climate Summary for Falkville, Alabama
External links
- Media related to Falkville, Alabama at Wikimedia Commons