Collinsville, Alabama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Collinsville, Alabama
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Downtown Collinsville, Alabama
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Location of Collinsville in DeKalb County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Alabama | |
| Counties | DeKalb | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.41 sq mi (8.82 km2) | |
| • Land | 3.35 sq mi (8.66 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) | |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,059 | |
| • Density | 615.55/sq mi (237.67/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
35961
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| Area code(s) | 256 | |
| FIPS code | 01-16600 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406296 | |
Collinsville is a town located in the state of Alabama, USA. It's found in both DeKalb and Cherokee counties. The town officially became a town in 1887. In 2010, about 1,983 people lived there. By 2020, the population grew to 2,059 people.
One of the biggest employers in Collinsville is Koch Foods. This is a large poultry plant that provides jobs for about 800 people.
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Where is Collinsville Located?
Collinsville is in the southern part of DeKalb County. A small part of the town also reaches into Cherokee County.
The town sits in a valley called Little Wills Valley. To the east, you can see Lookout Mountain. To the west, there's a smaller ridge known as Big Ridge.
The town covers about 3.9 square miles (10.2 square kilometers). Only a tiny part of this area is water.
How Many People Live in Collinsville?
Collinsville has grown steadily over the years. Here's a quick look at how its population has changed:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 160 | — | |
| 1890 | 367 | 129.4% | |
| 1900 | 524 | 42.8% | |
| 1910 | 673 | 28.4% | |
| 1920 | 793 | 17.8% | |
| 1930 | 892 | 12.5% | |
| 1940 | 957 | 7.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,023 | 6.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,199 | 17.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,300 | 8.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,383 | 6.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,429 | 3.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,644 | 15.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,983 | 20.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,059 | 3.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 2,059 people living in Collinsville. These people lived in 685 households. About 492 of these households were families.
The town is very diverse! Here's a breakdown of the different groups of people:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 723 | 35.11% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 144 | 6.99% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.63% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.24% |
| Other/Mixed | 58 | 2.82% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,116 | 54.2% |
Population in 2010
Back in 2010, Collinsville had a population of 1,983 people. At that time, about 44.9% of the people were non-Hispanic white. Around 9% were Black or African American. A large part of the population, 43.1%, was Hispanic or Latino.
Schools in Collinsville
Collinsville has two main schools that are part of the DeKalb County School System:
- Collinsville Elementary School (Kindergarten to 6th grade)
- Collinsville High School (7th to 12th grade)
The sports teams at Collinsville High are known as the Panthers. The school has a strong history in sports. For example, the high school football team started in 1920. They were the first football team in all of DeKalb County!
Collinsville High School has won several state championships in different sports:
- Boys Basketball - 1975 (Class 1A)
- Boys Soccer - 2013 (Class 1A-4A)
- Girls Basketball - 2020 (Class 2A)
What's the Weather Like?
Collinsville has a type of weather called a humid subtropical climate. This means the summers are usually hot and humid. The winters are generally mild, meaning not too cold.
Things to Do in Collinsville
Collinsville is famous for its Collinsville Trade Day. This big market happens every Saturday. It's a very popular event!
It's estimated that about 10,000 people visit the trade day each week. In the spring, this number can even go up to 30,000 visitors! The trade day used to be outside the town, but it became part of Collinsville in 2004.
Famous People from Collinsville
- Jeanne Appleton Voltz
See also
In Spanish: Collinsville (Alabama) para niños
