Hartselle, Alabama facts for kids
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Hartselle, Alabama
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The Hartselle Downtown Commercial Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 22, 1999.
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| Nickname(s):
The City of Southern Hospitality
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Location in Morgan County, Alabama
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Alabama | ||
| County | Morgan | ||
| Established | 1869 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 16.73 sq mi (43.33 km2) | ||
| • Land | 16.64 sq mi (43.10 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) 0.07% | ||
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 15,455 | ||
| • Density | 928.79/sq mi (358.62/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
35640
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| Area code(s) | 256 | ||
| FIPS code | 01-33448 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2403812 | ||
Hartselle is a city in Morgan County, Alabama, United States. It is the second-largest city in Morgan County. Hartselle is about 13 miles south of Decatur. It is part of the larger Decatur Metropolitan Area.
In 2020, the city had a population of 15,455 people. Hartselle began in 1869 when the South and North Alabama Railroad arrived. It was named after George Hartsell, one of the railroad's owners. The city was officially formed on March 1, 1875. Many of its oldest buildings were destroyed by a big fire in 1916.
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City Location and Area
Hartselle is located in the western part of Morgan County. Its exact location is 34°26′25″N 86°56′25″W / 34.44028°N 86.94028°W. Interstate 65 runs through the eastern side of the city. You can get to Hartselle from exits 325 and 328 on I-65.
From Hartselle, Huntsville is about 34 miles northeast. Birmingham is about 70 miles south. U.S. Route 31 is the main north-south road through the city center. It goes north 13 miles to Decatur, which is the county seat. It goes south 20 miles to Cullman.
Alabama State Route 36, also known as Main Street, is the main east-west road downtown. It goes east 23 miles to Lacey's Spring. It also goes west the same distance to Moulton.
The city of Hartselle covers a total area of about 16.7 square miles (43.3 square kilometers). A small part of this area, about 0.1 square miles (0.23 square kilometers), is water.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 226 | — | |
| 1890 | 596 | 163.7% | |
| 1900 | 670 | 12.4% | |
| 1910 | 1,374 | 105.1% | |
| 1920 | 2,009 | 46.2% | |
| 1930 | 2,204 | 9.7% | |
| 1940 | 2,584 | 17.2% | |
| 1950 | 3,429 | 32.7% | |
| 1960 | 5,000 | 45.8% | |
| 1970 | 7,355 | 47.1% | |
| 1980 | 8,858 | 20.4% | |
| 1990 | 10,795 | 21.9% | |
| 2000 | 12,019 | 11.3% | |
| 2010 | 14,255 | 18.6% | |
| 2020 | 15,455 | 8.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
The population of Hartselle has grown a lot over the years. In 1880, only 226 people lived here. By 2020, the population had grown to 15,455.
Population in 2010
According to the 2010 census, there were 14,255 people living in Hartselle. There were 5,678 households and 4,128 families. Most people in the city were White (91.5%). Other groups included Black or African American (4.3%), Native American (0.8%), and Asian (0.4%). About 2.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 33.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.51 people. The average family had 2.97 people.
The median age in the city was 38.7 years. This means half the people were younger than 38.7 and half were older.
Population in 2020
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 13,380 | 86.57% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 709 | 4.59% |
| Native American | 63 | 0.41% |
| Asian | 89 | 0.58% |
| Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.05% |
| Other/Mixed | 757 | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 449 | 2.91% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 15,455 people living in Hartselle. There were 5,518 households and 3,930 families.
Famous People from Hartselle
Many interesting people have come from Hartselle, including:
- Quanesha Burks, a track and field athlete.
- Jill Alper, a political strategist.
- Wilford S. Bailey, a former president of the NCAA and Auburn University.
- Scott Beason, who was a member of the Alabama Senate.
- Jay Burleson, a filmmaker.
- William Bradford Huie, a journalist and author.
- Don Logan, a former chairman of Time Warner Media.
- Mortal Treason, a Christian metal band.
- Harold Raley, an American expert in Spanish culture and language.
- Tommy Ed Roberts, a businessman and lawmaker.
- Destin Sandlin, a popular YouTuber and engineer.
- John Sparkman, a congressman and senator. He was also a vice-presidential candidate in 1952.
- Steve Woodard, a former professional baseball pitcher.
- Robert H. York, a U.S. Army lieutenant general.
See also
In Spanish: Hartselle (Alabama) para niños
