Center Point, Alabama facts for kids
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Center Point
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Center Point City Hall
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Location of Center Point in Jefferson County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Alabama | ||
| County | Jefferson | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 6.22 sq mi (16.12 km2) | ||
| • Land | 6.21 sq mi (16.10 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 850 ft (260 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 16,406 | ||
| • Density | 2,639.74/sq mi (1,019.22/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
35215
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| Area code(s) | 205 & 659 | ||
| FIPS code | 01-13264 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2404020 | ||
| Website | https://www.cityofcenterpoint.org/ | ||
Center Point is a city in northeastern Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It is part of the larger Birmingham metropolitan area.
Before it became an official city, Center Point was known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it was a community that the U.S. Census Bureau recognized for counting people, but it didn't have its own city government. In 2002, Center Point officially became an incorporated city. This means it now has its own local government.
According to the 2020 census, about 16,406 people live in Center Point. The city has several public schools. Center Point High School serves students from 9th to 12th grade. Erwin Middle School is for grades 6th to 8th. There are also two elementary schools: Erwin Intermediate School (grades 3rd-5th) and Center Point Elementary School (grades K-2nd). The current mayor of Center Point is Bobby Scott, who was elected in October 2020.
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History of Center Point
Center Point began as a small farming community. It was founded by the Reed family from North Carolina. Other families settled nearby towns like Trussville, Springville, Clay, and Pinson around the same time.
By 1924, an important building called the Rock School was built. Today, this building serves as the Center Point City Hall. The community also had businesses like a post office and a blacksmith shop. For many years, from the 1920s to the 1950s, Center Point remained a small, unincorporated community.
A big change happened in 1947 when a good water supply was found. This helped Center Point become more independent and ready for growth. In the 1950s, more people started moving to the area. They came from the center of Birmingham, causing nearby neighborhoods to grow.
The 1960s brought rapid development to Center Point. More than 80% of all homes in the city were built between 1960 and 1970. This fast growth meant that Hewitt-Trussville High School in Trussville, which served Center Point, became too crowded. To help with this, Jefferson County Schools opened a new high school, E.B. Erwin High School, in 1965.
By 1967, Center Point was recognized as the largest census-designated place (CDP) in the United States. It had over 67,000 people! From the 1970s to the mid-1990s, Center Point was a busy and growing suburb of Birmingham. It was one of the largest communities around the city.
However, by the late 1990s, some challenges began to affect the area. Changes in nearby Birmingham neighborhoods started to impact Center Point. The city of Birmingham was expanding its airport, which led to some homes being cleared. This, along with other changes, caused a shift in the community. To take control of their own future, the people of Center Point decided to officially become a city in 2002.
On January 23, 2012, an intense EF3 tornado hit the city. It destroyed the Center Point Elementary School buildings and many other structures. The community worked hard to rebuild after this event.
Geography of Center Point
Center Point is located at 33°38′41″N 86°41′07″W / 33.64472°N 86.68528°W.
The U.S. Census Bureau reported that the area of Center Point was about 8.1 square miles (about 21 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Population of Center Point
The population of Center Point has changed over the years. Here's how many people lived there during different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 15,675 | — | |
| 1980 | 23,317 | 48.8% | |
| 1990 | 22,658 | −2.8% | |
| 2000 | 22,784 | 0.6% | |
| 2010 | 16,921 | −25.7% | |
| 2020 | 16,406 | −3.0% | |
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2020 Census Information
The 2020 United States census counted 16,406 people living in Center Point. There were 6,029 households and 4,018 families in the city.
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Center Point based on the 2020 census:
| Race | Number of People | Percentage of Total |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 2,799 | 17.06% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 12,134 | 73.96% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.16% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.06% |
| Other/Mixed (two or more races) | 467 | 2.85% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 937 | 5.71% |
2010 Census Information
The 2010 census counted 16,921 people in the City of Center Point. The population was made up of:
- 32.6% White people
- 62.9% Black or African-American people
- 0.4% Asian people
- 0.2% Native American or Alaska Native people
- 0.02% Native Hawaiian people
- 2.8% people of other races
- 1.1% people of two or more races
About 4.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino (of any race).
Notable Person
- Dan Sartain, a rock and roll musician, is from Center Point.
See also
In Spanish: Center Point (Alabama) para niños
