Fairview, Alabama facts for kids
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Fairview
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Location of Fairview in Cullman County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Cullman |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.98 sq mi (5.13 km2) |
| • Land | 1.97 sq mi (5.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 543 |
| • Density | 276.05/sq mi (106.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| zip code |
35058
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| FIPS code | 01-25384 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0118132 |
Fairview is a small town in Cullman County, Alabama, United States. In 2020, about 543 people lived there. The town was officially created in 1968.
History of Fairview
Fairview was first settled in the 1840s. Back then, it was known as "Lawrence Chapel."
In the 1890s, the town changed its name to Fairview. This new name came from a local Methodist church.
By the early 1900s, Fairview was a busy place. It had several mills and even a popular resort hotel. The first high school in the town was finished in 1923.
Where is Fairview?
Fairview is located in the northeastern part of Cullman County. You can find it at these coordinates: 34°14′55″N 86°41′16″W / 34.24861°N 86.68778°W.
The town is situated along State Route 69. This road connects Fairview to Cullman in the west and Arab in the east.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Fairview covers a total area of about 7.1 square kilometers (2.7 square miles). Only a very small part of this area, about 0.04 square kilometers (0.015 square miles), is water.
People in Fairview
The number of people living in Fairview has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| 1970 | 313 | — | |
| 1980 | 450 | 43.8% | |
| 1990 | 383 | −14.9% | |
| 2000 | 522 | 36.3% | |
| 2010 | 446 | −14.6% | |
| 2020 | 543 | 21.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 522 people living in Fairview. There were 188 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of these were families.
The average age of people in Fairview in 2000 was 33 years old. About 23.4% of the population was under 18 years old.
By the 2020 United States census, the population had grown to 543 people. There were 213 households and 168 families living in the town.
Schools in Fairview
Fairview has its own set of schools for students of different ages.
- Fairview Elementary School (for grades K-5)
- Fairview Middle School (for grades 6-8)
- Fairview High School (for grades 9-12)
All three schools are part of the Cullman County Board of Education.
See also
In Spanish: Fairview (Alabama) para niños
