Lipscomb, Alabama facts for kids
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Lipscomb
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Location of Lipscomb in Jefferson County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.18 sq mi (3.05 km2) |
| • Land | 1.18 sq mi (3.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,086 |
| • Density | 1,773.81/sq mi (684.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 205 & 659 |
| FIPS code | 01-43336 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404936 |
Lipscomb is a city located in the western part of Jefferson County, Alabama. It is a small city that is part of the larger Birmingham, Alabama, metropolitan area. In 2020, the city had a population of 2,086 people.
Lipscomb does not have its own Post Office or ZIP code. Instead, it shares the Bessemer ZIP code, which is 35020.
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Where is Lipscomb Located?
Lipscomb is located in the state of Alabama, in the United States. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 1.1 square miles (3.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
How Many People Live in Lipscomb?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 1,605 | — | |
| 1930 | 1,774 | 10.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,740 | −1.9% | |
| 1950 | 2,550 | 46.6% | |
| 1960 | 2,811 | 10.2% | |
| 1970 | 3,225 | 14.7% | |
| 1980 | 3,741 | 16.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,892 | −22.7% | |
| 2000 | 2,458 | −15.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,210 | −10.1% | |
| 2020 | 2,086 | −5.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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Population in 2020
The most recent count of people living in Lipscomb was in 2020. At that time, there were 2,086 people living in the city. These people lived in 737 households, and 391 of these were families.
Here is a look at the different groups of people living in Lipscomb in 2020:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 273 | 13.09% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 1,289 | 61.79% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.05% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.05% |
| Other/Mixed | 67 | 3.21% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 449 | 21.52% |
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 2,210 people living in Lipscomb. They lived in 812 households, and 554 of these were families. The city had about 2,009 people per square mile. There were 950 homes in total.
About 61% of the people were Black or African American. Around 22% were White, and 1.1% were Native American. About 15% of the population was from other races. Nearly 20% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
About 29% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.72 people. The average family had 3.31 people.
The age of people in Lipscomb varied. About 26.5% were under 18 years old. About 11.8% were 65 years or older. The average age was 34.8 years.
The History of Lipscomb
The city of Lipscomb was officially started on June 30, 1910. It was named after L. Y. Lipscomb. He was one of three brothers who first settled in this area in 1885.
Before it was called Lipscomb, the community was known as Wheeling. By 1906, about 200 to 300 people lived there. The name Wheeling came from Wheeling, West Virginia. This was because the owners of the Woodward Iron Company had businesses in both places. Many people in Lipscomb worked for this company.
Y. L. Lipscomb opened a general store in 1890. The very first settlers came to the area much earlier, in the 1830s. Vincent Loveless started his farm here at that time. The first church was built in June 1834. It was a log building called Union Baptist Church. It stood where the current church is today.
Notable People from Lipscomb
- Virginia Hill was a notable person from Lipscomb.
See also
In Spanish: Lipscomb (Alabama) para niños
