Brookwood, Alabama facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Brookwood, Alabama
City
City of Brookwood
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Location of Brookwood in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
Country	United States
State	Alabama
County	Tuscaloosa
Government
• Type	Mayor-Council
Area
• Total	8.46 sq mi (21.91 km2)
• Land	8.37 sq mi (21.68 km2)
• Water	0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2)
Elevation	600 ft (200 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	2,504
• Density	299.13/sq mi (115.50/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	35444
Area code(s)	205, 659
FIPS code	01-09808
GNIS feature ID	0114971

Brookwood is a city located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, in the United States. It became an official city in September 1977. According to the 2020 census, about 2,504 people live there.

History of Brookwood

The 2001 Mine Event

On September 23, 2001, two explosions happened at the Jim Walter Resources Blue Creek No. 5 mine. This occurred around 5:20 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. Sadly, thirteen miners lost their lives. At the time, thirty-two miners were working underground. Ten of those who were killed chose to stay behind. They were trying to help rescue others who were trapped after the first explosion.

People of Brookwood (Demographics)

Brookwood has grown quite a bit over the years. In 1970, only 196 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 2,504.

Brookwood in 2000

During the 2000 census, there were 1,483 people living in Brookwood. They lived in 553 households, with 430 of these being families. Most people (97.91%) were White. A small number were Black or African American (0.54%), Native American (0.07%), or Asian (0.13%). Some people were from other races or had mixed backgrounds. About 0.34% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Many households (42.1%) had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.68 people. The average family had about 3.07 people. The median age in Brookwood was 34 years old. This means half the people were younger than 34 and half were older.

Brookwood in 2010

By the 2010 census, the population had grown to 1,828 people. There were 659 households, and 516 of these were families. The racial makeup changed slightly. About 92.2% of the people were White, and 5.3% were Black or African American. Other groups included Native American (0.7%) and Asian (0.1%). About 2.0% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Around 38.1% of households had children under 18. The average household size was 2.77 people, and the average family size was 3.11 people. The median age in 2010 was 32 years.

Education in Brookwood

Brookwood is part of the Tuscaloosa County School System. The city has one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school.

City Services (Infrastructure)

Getting Around (Transportation)

Brookwood has two main roads that help people travel. These are Alabama State Route 216, which goes northeast to west, and County Road 59, which runs north to south.

Weather in Brookwood (Climate)

The weather in Brookwood is usually warm and humid in the summer. Winters are generally mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it's shown as "Cfa."

See also

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