Haleyville, Alabama facts for kids
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Haleyville, Alabama
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Location in Marion County and Winston County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Alabama | |
| Counties | Winston, Marion | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.43 sq mi (21.8 km2) | |
| • Land | 8.38 sq mi (21.7 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.1 km2) | |
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 4,361 | |
| • Density | 520.22/sq mi (200.86/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
35565
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| Area code(s) | 205, 659 | |
| FIPS code | 01-32704 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0119567 | |
Haleyville is a city located in the state of Alabama, mostly in Winston County and a small part in Marion County. It became an official city on February 28, 1889.
Haleyville was first known as "Davis Cross Roads". This was because it was at the meeting point of Byler Road and the Illinois Central Railroad. In 2020, about 4,361 people lived in Haleyville. This was a small increase from 4,173 people in 2010.
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History of Haleyville
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Haleyville has a few interesting "firsts" and historical moments. The very first Guthrie's restaurant opened here in 1965. It's a popular place to eat.
A very important event happened on February 16, 1968. Haleyville was the first city in the entire country to use the 9-1-1 emergency telephone system. This system lets people call for help quickly in an emergency.
In 2010, the people of Haleyville voted on a new rule. They decided to allow the sale of alcohol in the city. This was the first time this had happened in Winston County since the time of Prohibition. Prohibition was a period in history when alcohol was not allowed to be sold.
The city also has a building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's an important historical site. It's the old Feldman's Department Store.
Geography of Haleyville
Haleyville is in the northwest part of Winston County and the northeast part of Marion County. It is about 6 miles (10 km) east of Bear Creek. It is also 14 miles (23 km) north of Lynn.
The city covers about 8.4 square miles (21.8 square kilometers) of land. Only a very small part, about 0.05 square miles (0.13 square kilometers), is water. Haleyville sits on a special line called the Tennessee Valley Divide. This means that rain falling on the north side of town flows into the Tennessee River. Water from the southwest goes to the Tombigbee River. Water from the southeast goes to the Black Warrior River.
Haleyville is in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. This means the area is quite hilly. The soil is a mix of sand and clay. This type of soil reacts a lot to water. Because of this, there are many creeks and small valleys around the city. You can see this clearly at the city lake, which is surrounded by hills.
Haleyville Climate
Haleyville has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot, humid summers and mild winters. It gets a good amount of rain throughout the year.
| Climate data for Haleyville, Alabama, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1902–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 80 (27) |
84 (29) |
87 (31) |
95 (35) |
95 (35) |
102 (39) |
105 (41) |
107 (42) |
101 (38) |
98 (37) |
86 (30) |
78 (26) |
107 (42) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 68.1 (20.1) |
72.4 (22.4) |
79.3 (26.3) |
83.8 (28.8) |
88.0 (31.1) |
92.6 (33.7) |
95.6 (35.3) |
95.6 (35.3) |
92.5 (33.6) |
85.1 (29.5) |
76.9 (24.9) |
69.5 (20.8) |
97.0 (36.1) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 51.2 (10.7) |
55.6 (13.1) |
64.6 (18.1) |
72.9 (22.7) |
79.2 (26.2) |
85.9 (29.9) |
89.0 (31.7) |
89.0 (31.7) |
84.0 (28.9) |
73.7 (23.2) |
61.9 (16.6) |
53.3 (11.8) |
71.7 (22.0) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 42.1 (5.6) |
46.0 (7.8) |
53.8 (12.1) |
61.5 (16.4) |
69.0 (20.6) |
76.0 (24.4) |
79.2 (26.2) |
78.8 (26.0) |
73.6 (23.1) |
62.8 (17.1) |
51.8 (11.0) |
44.4 (6.9) |
61.6 (16.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 32.9 (0.5) |
36.5 (2.5) |
43.1 (6.2) |
50.0 (10.0) |
58.8 (14.9) |
66.1 (18.9) |
69.4 (20.8) |
68.6 (20.3) |
63.2 (17.3) |
52.0 (11.1) |
41.7 (5.4) |
35.5 (1.9) |
51.5 (10.8) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 12.6 (−10.8) |
17.9 (−7.8) |
23.8 (−4.6) |
33.0 (0.6) |
43.4 (6.3) |
56.0 (13.3) |
62.6 (17.0) |
60.7 (15.9) |
50.0 (10.0) |
36.3 (2.4) |
24.2 (−4.3) |
19.5 (−6.9) |
10.1 (−12.2) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −19 (−28) |
−12 (−24) |
8 (−13) |
23 (−5) |
34 (1) |
40 (4) |
49 (9) |
50 (10) |
33 (1) |
25 (−4) |
0 (−18) |
−7 (−22) |
−19 (−28) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 5.90 (150) |
6.20 (157) |
5.65 (144) |
5.92 (150) |
5.62 (143) |
5.57 (141) |
5.42 (138) |
4.99 (127) |
4.38 (111) |
4.61 (117) |
5.06 (129) |
6.78 (172) |
66.1 (1,679) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.3 (0.76) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.3 (0.76) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.2 (0.51) |
0.9 (2.28) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 10.1 | 10.0 | 9.8 | 8.5 | 9.1 | 9.5 | 9.7 | 9.0 | 6.7 | 7.0 | 8.9 | 10.1 | 108.4 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.1 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
Population of Haleyville
Haleyville's population has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 165 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,111 | 573.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,404 | 26.4% | |
| 1930 | 2,115 | 50.6% | |
| 1940 | 2,427 | 14.8% | |
| 1950 | 3,331 | 37.2% | |
| 1960 | 3,740 | 12.3% | |
| 1970 | 4,190 | 12.0% | |
| 1980 | 5,306 | 26.6% | |
| 1990 | 4,452 | −16.1% | |
| 2000 | 4,182 | −6.1% | |
| 2010 | 4,173 | −0.2% | |
| 2020 | 4,361 | 4.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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2010 Census Information
In 2010, there were 4,173 people living in Haleyville. There were 1,783 households, which are groups of people living together. About 44% of households were married couples.
The city's population was mostly White (92.1%). A small number of people were Black or African American (0.7%), Native American (1.0%), or Asian (0.5%). About 6% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
The average age of people in Haleyville was 41.8 years old. About 23% of the people were under 18 years old.
2020 Census Information
By 2020, the population of Haleyville grew to 4,361 people. There were 1,536 households in the city.
The racial makeup of the city in 2020 was:
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 3,661 | 83.95% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 48 | 1.1% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.46% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.62% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.02% |
| Other/Mixed | 183 | 4.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 421 | 9.65% |
Education in Haleyville
The Haleyville City School System runs three public schools. These are Haleyville Elementary School, Haleyville Middle School, and Haleyville High School.
The school system also has the Haleyville Center of Technology. This center helps students learn skills for different jobs and careers.
The mascot for Haleyville High School is the lion. The school colors are red and white.
The Haleyville High School Band is very famous. They have won many national championships. In 2003, they won the Grand Champion award at a national competition in Dallas, Texas. They received top ratings for their performance.
Haleyville High School received the Safe School Initiative Award in 2014. In 2017, Haleyville Elementary School won an award for excellence in reading education.
Haleyville Athletics
Haleyville schools have strong sports teams. The Roaring Lions cross country team finished third in the state in both 2008 and 2009.
The Haleyville Boys Golf team has also done very well. They qualified for the state championship tournament many times. They finished third in the state in 2017.
The Haleyville Lions Baseball team reached the state finals two years in a row. They finished second in 2008 and became State Champions in 2009. The Lady Lions Softball team won a Championship in their second year. They then won back-to-back State Championships in 2012 and 2013.
Haleyville City Council
The city of Haleyville is run by elected representatives. These people make decisions for the city.
The current mayor is Ken Sunseri. He has been the mayor since 2008. The mayor is the head of the city government.
There are also five city council members. They work with the mayor to make decisions.
- Place 1 - Julie "Boo" Brooks (since 2020)
- Place 2 - Drew Thrasher (since 2008)
- Place 3 - Bud Wilson (since 2008)
- Place 4 - Jonathan Bennett (since 2008)
- Place 5 - Brian Berry (since 2020)
Transportation in Haleyville
Haleyville does not have a public bus system with set routes. However, there is a service called NACOLG Transit. This is a dial-a-ride service. You can call them to arrange a ride.
Notable People from Haleyville
Many interesting people have connections to Haleyville.
- Robert Aderholt - A congressman who represents Alabama.
- Pat Buttram - An actor who retired and lived in Haleyville.
- Frank Minis Johnson Jr. - A federal judge.
- Rebekah Mason - A former aide to a governor.
- Ben Smith - A former professional football player.
See also
In Spanish: Haleyville (Alabama) para niños
