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Fyffe, Alabama
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Fyffe
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Location of Fyffe in DeKalb County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | DeKalb |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.97 sq mi (12.87 km2) |
| • Land | 4.97 sq mi (12.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,289 ft (393 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 967 |
| • Density | 194.68/sq mi (75.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35971
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| Area code(s) | 256 |
| FIPS code | 01-28672 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0150246 |
Fyffe is a town in DeKalb County, Alabama, United States. It was incorporated in 1956. At the 2020 census, the population was 967. Fyffe is located atop Sand Mountain.
History
A post office called Fyffe has been in operation since 1900. The origin of the name Fyffe is obscure.
An EF4 tornado struck this city on April 27, 2011, touching down in Lakeview, initially causing structural damage to small buildings and snapping trees. It grew in intensity, causing major structural damage to several homes and buildings before moving on to Rainsville, where damage was even more extensive.
Geography
Fyffe is located at 34°26′49″N 85°54′24″W / 34.446899°N 85.906590°W.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.4 square miles (11 km2), all land.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 230 | — | |
| 1970 | 311 | 35.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,305 | 319.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,094 | −16.2% | |
| 2000 | 971 | −11.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,018 | 4.8% | |
| 2020 | 967 | −5.0% | |
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As of the 2010 census Fyffe had a population of 1,018. There were 418 households. The racial and ethnic composition of the population was 93.7% non-Hispanic white, 0.3% African American, 1.5% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 1.1% from some other race, 2.5% from two or more races and 1.3% Hispanic or Latino or any race.
As of 2000, there were 971 people, 411 households, and 286 families residing in the town. The population density was 220.5 inhabitants per square mile (85.2/km2). There were 458 housing units at an average density of 40.2 inhabitants/km2 (104.0 inhabitants/mi2). The racial make-up of the town was 94.03% White, 0.93% African American, 1.24% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.13% from other races, and 2.37% from two or more races. 1.85% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 411 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 30.2% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.84.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $30,298, and the median income for a family was $31,908. Males had a median income of $30,385 versus $18,636 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,713. 21.6% of the population and 13.7% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 33.6% were under the age of 18 and 19.9% were 65 or older.
Arts and culture
The town of Fyffe was the location of UFO sightings on Friday and Saturday, February 11–12, 1989. More than fifty people (at a time when the town of less than two thousand residents) called the Fyffe Police Department to report sightings on two separate occasions. This was later discussed and ridiculed by late comedian Bill Hicks on his album (and video) "Relentless".
As a way of remembering the UFO sightings, Fyffe is home to an annual UFO (Unforgettable Family Outing) Festival every August and features hot air balloon rides available to the public as well as musical entertainment and outdoor games.
Education
Fyffe High School, home of the "Red Devils," is a member of the DeKalb County School System.
The Fyffe High School football team that has been known as a football powerhouse has led by legendary Coach Paul Benefield and has won multiple state championships in 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019 and 2020. Viewed by most as one of the most dominant teams in Alabama class 2A history. This years team backed up those claims by outscoring their opponents 639–43. Their starters on defense gave up only 3pts all year. The Fyffe Red Devils currently have a 45–0 game win streak. The Fyffe High School basketball team also won the state championship, led by Now-Retired Coach Neil Thrash.
Notable people
- Lowell Barron, Alabama state senator
- Vestal Goodman, Southern Gospel artist, founding member of the Happy Goodman Family
- Charlie Long, former professional football player
- Frank O. Slater, Navy sailor killed in World War 2. USS Slater named in his honor
See also
In Spanish: Fyffe para niños
