Adamsville, Alabama facts for kids
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Adamsville, Alabama
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Porter Mine Company Housing for Black Miner in Adamsville, 1946
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Location of Adamsville in Jefferson County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.42 sq mi (68.44 km2) |
| • Land | 26.21 sq mi (67.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2) 0.05% |
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,366 |
| • Density | 166.55/sq mi (64.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35005
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| Area codes | 205 & 659 |
| FIPS code | 01-00460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 112930 |
| Website | www.cityofadamsville.org |
Adamsville is a city located in the western part of Jefferson County, Alabama, in the United States. It is situated just north of Pleasant Grove, which is a suburb of Birmingham.
Adamsville first became an official town in 1901. However, it stopped being an official town in 1915. Later, in 1953, it became an official town again. According to the 2020 census, about 4,366 people live in Adamsville.
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Geography of Adamsville
Adamsville is found at coordinates 33.590411 degrees north and 86.949166 degrees west.
The United States Census Bureau states that the city covers a total area of about 19.6 square miles (50.8 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.05%, is water.
People of Adamsville
Adamsville Population History
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 649 | — | |
| 1950 | 1,531 | — | |
| 1960 | 2,095 | 36.8% | |
| 1970 | 2,412 | 15.1% | |
| 1980 | 2,498 | 3.6% | |
| 1990 | 4,161 | 66.6% | |
| 2000 | 4,965 | 19.3% | |
| 2010 | 4,522 | −8.9% | |
| 2020 | 4,366 | −3.4% | |
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Adamsville first appeared in the U.S. Census in 1910 as an official town. After stopping its official status in 1915, it reappeared in the census in 1950 as a village. It became an official town again in 1953. Since then, it has been included in every census. In the 1960s, Adamsville changed its status from a town to a city.
What the 2020 Census Shows
The 2020 United States census counted 4,366 people living in Adamsville. There were 1,471 households and 1,032 families in the city.
The census also shows the different groups of people living in Adamsville. About 39.49% of the people were White (not Hispanic). Around 52.68% were Black or African American (not Hispanic). Other groups included Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, and people of mixed races. About 4.17% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
What the 2010 Census Showed
In the 2010 census, Adamsville had 4,522 people. There were 1,752 households and 1,253 families.
About 27.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households, 47.6%, were married couples. About 24.7% of all households were individuals living alone.
The average age of people in Adamsville was about 39.9 years. The city's median household income was $52,167. This means half of the households earned more and half earned less than this amount.
Famous People from Adamsville
Adamsville has been home to several notable individuals, especially in sports.
- Henry E. Erwin was a brave soldier who received the Medal of Honor during World War II.
- Brandon Johnson is a former professional football player who played as a linebacker in the NFL. He graduated from Minor High School in 2001.
- Jim King was a head football coach for the University of West Alabama.
- Bryan Thomas played as a linebacker and defensive end for the New York Jets. He graduated from Minor High School in 1996.
- Chris Williams is a professional basketball player. He graduated from Minor High School in 1998.
- Nick Williams is an NFL defensive end. He graduated from Minor High School in 2008.
Gallery
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Home of Black miners in company housing project, 1946
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Children on porch of home of Black miners in company housing project, 1946
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Homes for Black miners in company housing project, 1946
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Home of Alvis New, Miner, living in company housing project, 1946
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Homes of Black miners in company housing project, 1946
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Home of Eddie Cain, miner, ... living in company housing project. Adams, Rowe & Norman Inc., Porter Mine... - NARA - 540591.tif
Home of Eddie Cain, Miner, living in company housing project, 1946
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Mrs. Aron Conway and baby swinging on porch of their home, 1946
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Bedroom of Mining Cabin of Mr. Eddie Cain, 1946
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Bedroom of Mining Cabin of Mr. Alvis New, 1946
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Mrs. Butler Phillips, wife of miner, dressing a chicken on back porch of her home, 1946
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Mr. Eddie Cain, Miner, Looking over his bills in his home, 1946
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Mining Cabin Home of Mr. Butler Phillips, 1946
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Backyard of home of Butler Phillips with family tending to farm animals, 1946
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Detail of Cain family kitchen in mining cabin, 1946
See also
In Spanish: Adamsville (Alabama) para niños
