Arley, Alabama facts for kids
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Arley, Alabama
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Homes on Lewis Smith Lake near Arley
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Location of Arley in Winston County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Winston |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.77 sq mi (9.77 km2) |
| • Land | 3.76 sq mi (9.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 330 |
| • Density | 87.74/sq mi (33.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35540-35541
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| Area codes | 205, 659, 256 |
| FIPS code | 01-02500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0159081 |
Arley is a town in Winston County, Alabama, United States. It incorporated on December 18, 1965. At the 2010 census the population was 357, up from 290 in 2000.
Geography
Arley is located on 34°4′53″N 87°12′39″W / 34.08139°N 87.21083°W (34.081499, -87.210768).
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.8 square miles (7.3 km2), all land.
Arley is surrounded on three sides by Lewis Smith Lake.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Arley has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
Town of Arley
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 164 | — | |
| 1980 | 276 | 68.3% | |
| 1990 | 338 | 22.5% | |
| 2000 | 290 | −14.2% | |
| 2010 | 357 | 23.1% | |
| 2020 | 330 | −7.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Arley was incorporated in 1965 and first appeared as a town on the 1970 census. The area it is located in was also named Arley, and the former precinct existed from 1920 until its dissolution in 1960. See below.
Historic Demographics
| Census Year |
Population & Racial Majority |
State Place Rank |
County Place Rank |
White (White, Non- Hispanic 1980- |
Hispanic (1980- |
Native American |
Asian | Pacific Islander |
Other | 2 or More Races (2000- |
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| 1970 | 164 (-) | 406th (-) | 5th (-) | |||||||
| 1980 | 276 ↑ | 386th ↑ | 5th X | |||||||
| 1990 | 338 ↑ | 377th ↑ | 5th X | |||||||
| 2000 | 290 ↓ | 414th ↓ | 5th X | 284 (-) 97.9% | 4 (-) 1.4% | 2 (-) 0.7% | ||||
| 2010 | 357 ↑ | 433rd ↓ | 5th X | 336 ↑ 94.1% | 5 ↑ 1.4% | 2 (-) 0.6% | 1 (-) 0.3% | 1 (-) 0.3% | 1 (-) 0.3% | 15 ↑ 4.2% |
Education
Public K-12 education in Arley is provided by Winston County Schools. Meek Elementary School (grades K-6) and Meek High School (grades 7-12) serve the town. Arley has a branch of the Carl Elliott Regional Library.
See also
In Spanish: Arley (Alabama) para niños
