Gurley, Alabama
Gurley, Alabama | ||
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FIPS code 01-32440 | | |
GNIS feature ID | 2406631[2] | |
Website | www |
Gurley is a town in
History
The community takes its name from the Gurley family, who settled in the area in 1817. The town gradually formed around a water and coaling stop of the
Geography
Gurley is located in eastern Madison County at 34°42′1″N 86°22′35″W / 34.70028°N 86.37639°W (34.700164, −86.376469),[5] along U.S. Route 72. Huntsville is 16 miles (26 km) to the west, and Scottsboro is 26 miles (42 km) to the east.
According to the
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1890 | 570 | — | |
1900 | 831 | 45.8% | |
1910 | 750 | −9.7% | |
1920 | 727 | −3.1% | |
1930 | 581 | −20.1% | |
1970 | 647 | — | |
1980 | 735 | 13.6% | |
1990 | 1,007 | 37.0% | |
2000 | 876 | −13.0% | |
2010 | 801 | −8.6% | |
2020 | 816 | 1.9% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[6] 2013 Estimate[7] |
Note: From the 1940 Census until 1970, Gurley ceased to appear on the census rolls. This was likely due to either disincorporation or loss/lapse of its charter in the 1930s. At some point in the 1960s, it was reincorporated.
2000 census
As of the
There were 346 households, out of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 17.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.1% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.5% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $23,831, and the median income for a family was $26,875. Males had a median income of $31,146 versus $20,000 for females. The
2020 census
Race | Num. | Perc. |
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White (non-Hispanic)
|
636 | 77.94% |
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)
|
71 | 8.7% |
Native American
|
9 | 1.1% |
Asian
|
8 | 0.98% |
Other/Mixed
|
76 | 9.31% |
Latino
|
16 | 1.96% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 816 people, 253 households, and 153 families residing in the town.
Public services
As an incorporated town, Gurley has its own police and fire departments. The city also maintains a small sewer system.
Education
Education in Gurley is run by the Madison County School System.[10] Only one K–8 school (Madison County Elementary) operates within the city limits, in the building formerly occupied by Madison County High School. A new Madison County High School was built a few miles west of the town on US 72 in 1999.
Fraternal
Gurley has its own
Notable people
- Graham Ashcraft, professional baseball player[11]
- Clement Claiborne Clay, United States senator and Confederate States senator
- Lena Styles, professional baseball player[12]
- Jordan Chunn, professional football player
References
- ^ a b "2021 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gurley, Alabama
- ^ a b "Gurley town, Alabama: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
- ^ Schneider, David B.; Christy Anderson (January 14, 2004). "Gurley Historic District". National Register of Historic Places Registration Form. National Park Service. Archived (PDF) from the original on July 28, 2014. Retrieved July 28, 2014.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2021-12-17.
- U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2022-08-01. - Text list- Huntsville parcel in county schools is on page 4 (PDF p. 5/7).
- ^ "Graham Ashcraft". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
- ^ "Lena Styles". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved July 28, 2014.