Pinson, Alabama
Pinson, Alabama | ||
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FIPS code 01-60648 | | |
GNIS feature ID | 2424931[2] | |
Website | thecityofpinson.com |
Pinson is a city in
History
Pinson was incorporated in March 2004.[3]
Geography
This city is located at 33°41′11″N 86°40′55″W / 33.68639°N 86.68194°W (33.686301, −86.681913).[4]
According to the
Pinson is located in an area of SW–NE parallel ridges, with occasional rock outcrops, especially toward the east-facing ridge crests. Pinson is home to the Turkey Creek Nature Preserve and the Alabama Butterbean Festival.
The Palmerdale Homesteads are located within the city limits of Pinson. The Palmerdale Homesteads were the first of five farmers' resettlement communities built in Alabama under President
Climate
Climate data for Pinson, Alabama, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1951–2014 | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °F (°C) | 80 (27) |
84 (29) |
91 (33) |
94 (34) |
97 (36) |
103 (39) |
109 (43) |
107 (42) |
101 (38) |
96 (36) |
89 (32) |
81 (27) |
109 (43) |
Mean maximum °F (°C) | 71.5 (21.9) |
76.2 (24.6) |
83.8 (28.8) |
88.0 (31.1) |
90.8 (32.7) |
95.4 (35.2) |
97.4 (36.3) |
97.8 (36.6) |
94.3 (34.6) |
87.6 (30.9) |
79.9 (26.6) |
72.2 (22.3) |
99.4 (37.4) |
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 53.5 (11.9) |
58.3 (14.6) |
66.6 (19.2) |
74.9 (23.8) |
81.5 (27.5) |
87.5 (30.8) |
90.2 (32.3) |
89.7 (32.1) |
85.2 (29.6) |
75.0 (23.9) |
64.0 (17.8) |
55.7 (13.2) |
73.5 (23.1) |
Daily mean °F (°C) | 42.3 (5.7) |
46.3 (7.9) |
53.8 (12.1) |
61.2 (16.2) |
68.9 (20.5) |
76.0 (24.4) |
79.3 (26.3) |
78.8 (26.0) |
73.3 (22.9) |
62.4 (16.9) |
51.3 (10.7) |
44.7 (7.1) |
61.5 (16.4) |
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 31.0 (−0.6) |
34.3 (1.3) |
40.9 (4.9) |
47.5 (8.6) |
56.4 (13.6) |
64.5 (18.1) |
68.4 (20.2) |
67.8 (19.9) |
61.4 (16.3) |
49.7 (9.8) |
38.7 (3.7) |
33.8 (1.0) |
49.5 (9.7) |
Mean minimum °F (°C) | 11.4 (−11.4) |
15.7 (−9.1) |
21.2 (−6.0) |
29.2 (−1.6) |
40.4 (4.7) |
52.3 (11.3) |
60.2 (15.7) |
58.8 (14.9) |
44.3 (6.8) |
31.1 (−0.5) |
22.9 (−5.1) |
14.8 (−9.6) |
7.9 (−13.4) |
Record low °F (°C) | −8 (−22) |
1 (−17) |
2 (−17) |
23 (−5) |
31 (−1) |
38 (3) |
49 (9) |
49 (9) |
33 (1) |
20 (−7) |
12 (−11) |
−2 (−19) |
−8 (−22) |
Average precipitation inches (mm) | 5.11 (130) |
5.39 (137) |
5.71 (145) |
5.04 (128) |
4.77 (121) |
4.58 (116) |
4.98 (126) |
4.45 (113) |
3.96 (101) |
3.28 (83) |
4.64 (118) |
5.11 (130) |
57.02 (1,448) |
Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.2 (0.51) |
0.3 (0.76) |
0.8 (2.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
1.4 (3.52) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 10.4 | 10.0 | 10.1 | 7.8 | 9.1 | 10.0 | 10.7 | 8.2 | 6.2 | 5.8 | 7.9 | 9.9 | 106.0 |
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.2 |
Source 1: NOAA[5] | |||||||||||||
Source 2: National Weather Service (mean maxima/minima 1981–2010)[6] |
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1990 | 10,987 | — | |
2000 | 5,033 | −54.2% | |
2010 | 7,163 | 42.3% | |
2020 | 7,215 | 0.7% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[7] 2013 Estimate[8] |
Note: Census demographic data were enumerated for the Therefore, exact population for the Pinson portion in 1990 cannot be ascertained
2020 census
Race | Num. | Perc. |
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White (non-Hispanic)
|
3,982 | 55.19% |
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)
|
2,373 | 32.89% |
Native American
|
14 | 0.19% |
Asian
|
37 | 0.51% |
Pacific Islander
|
2 | 0.03% |
Other/Mixed
|
241 | 3.34% |
Latino
|
566 | 7.84% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 7,215 people, 2,711 households, and 1,997 families residing in the city.
2010 census
At the
Of the 2,731 households 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.0% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 20.9% of households were one person and 6.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.04.
The age distribution was 24.4% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.9 males.
The median household income was $56,863 and the median family income was $63,221. Males had a median income of $41,719 versus $36,066 for females. The per capita income for the community was $23,902. About 4.5% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the
2000 census
At the
Of the 1,853 households 41.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.8% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.7% were non-families. 19.0% of households were one person and 6.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.08.
The age distribution was 28.3% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% 65 or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.8 males.
The median household income was $39,583 and the median family income was $48,707. Males had a median income of $33,843 versus $25,112 for females. The per capita income for the community was $17,704. About 8.6% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the
Education
- Pinson Valley High School – located on Highway 75 in Pinson. Grades 9–12
- Rudd Middle School – grades 6–8
- Kermit Johnson Elementary – grades 3–5
- Pinson Elementary School – grades K–2
Media
Three newspapers serve Pinson:
- The Trussville Tribune, a weekly newspaper based in nearby Trussville, which publishes on Wednesdays
- The North Jefferson News, a weekly newspaper based in nearby Gardendale, which publishes on Wednesdays
- The Birmingham News, the major metro-area newspaper that publishes Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays
Notable people
- Ed Chandler – former Major League Baseball player
- William Engesser (February 21, 1939 – June 20, 2002) was an American film actor and 7'3" tall
- Samantha Francis– contestant on America's Next Top Model cycle 8, professional international model
- Terry Hoeppner – assistant coach at Pinson (1974–75), Later head coach for the Indiana University football team
- Desmond Jennings – Major League Baseball player
- Terry Jones – former outfielder for the Montreal Expos and Colorado Rockies
- Bo Nix – current quarterback for the Oregon Ducks
- Melinda Toole – former Miss Alabama
- Nico Collins – wide receiver for the Houston Texans
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pinson, Alabama
- ^ "Pinson".
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Pinson, AL". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
- ^ "NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Birmingham". National Weather Service. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
- ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Archived from the original on April 26, 2015. Retrieved August 10, 2013.
- ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013". Retrieved June 7, 2014.
- ^ https://www.census.gov/prod/cen1990/cph2/cph-2-2.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on July 24, 2017. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
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