Frisco City, Alabama facts for kids
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Frisco City, Alabama
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Location of Frisco City in Monroe County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Alabama | |
| County | Monroe | |
| Established | 1886 | |
| Incorporated | February 26, 1909 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.04 sq mi (10.46 km2) | |
| • Land | 4.03 sq mi (10.43 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) | |
| Elevation | 404 ft (123 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,170 | |
| • Estimate
(2022)
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1,139 | |
| • Density | 283/sq mi (109.2/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP Code |
36445
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| Area code(s) | 251 | |
| FIPS code | 01-28312 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0151784 | |
Frisco City is a small town located in Monroe County, Alabama, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,170 people lived there. It's known for its interesting history, especially how it got its unique name from a railroad company.
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Where is Frisco City?
Frisco City is located in Monroe County, in the southern part of Alabama. Its exact location is 31 degrees, 26 minutes, 1 second North and 87 degrees, 24 minutes, 5 seconds West.
The town covers a total area of about 10.46 square kilometers (or 4.04 square miles). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.
How Frisco City Got Its Name
The area that is now Frisco City actually started as two smaller communities in the mid-1800s, called Lufkin and Snider. In 1909, it officially became a town named Jones Mill. This name came from the owner of the local grist mill, which grinds grain.
The Railroad Promise
Four years later, in 1913, the town changed its name to Roy. This was done to honor Roy Megargel, who owned the Gulf, Florida, and Alabama Railroad (GFA). The town agreed to the name change because Megargel promised to build a railroad line to the town.
However, Megargel didn't keep his promise. So, in 1919, the town went back to being called Jones Mill.
A New Railroad, A New Name
In 1925, another railroad company, the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad, bought the GFA Railroad. They agreed to finish the railroad line that Megargel had promised. The new line was completed in 1928.
To show their thanks, the town officially renamed itself Frisco City. The "Frisco" part comes from the "San Francisco" in the railroad company's name.
Frisco City's Climate
The climate in Frisco City is known as a "Humid Subtropical Climate." This means the town has relatively high temperatures all year round. It also gets a good amount of rain spread out evenly throughout the year.
Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 442 | — | |
| 1920 | 576 | 30.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,021 | 77.3% | |
| 1940 | 994 | −2.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,068 | 7.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,177 | 10.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,286 | 9.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,424 | 10.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,581 | 11.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,460 | −7.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,309 | −10.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,170 | −10.6% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 1,139 | −13.0% | |
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Population in 2020
According to the 2020 census, Frisco City had 1,170 people living there. There were 520 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.
Population in 2010
In the 2010 census, the town had 1,309 people. There were 531 households. The average household had about 2.47 people.
The median age of people in Frisco City was 40.7 years old. This means half the population was younger than 40.7, and half was older.
Famous People from Frisco City
- Alfred Malone, a professional football player, is from Frisco City.
See also
In Spanish: Frisco City para niños
