Meadowbrook, Alabama facts for kids
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Meadowbrook, Alabama
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Location in Shelby County and the state of Alabama
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Shelby |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.37 sq mi (11.32 km2) |
| • Land | 4.36 sq mi (11.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,688 |
| • Density | 2,222.53/sq mi (858.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35242
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| Area code(s) | 205 and 659 |
| FIPS code | 01-47740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1866929 |
Meadowbrook is a community in Shelby County, Alabama, United States. It's not an official city, but a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place the U.S. Census Bureau identifies for gathering population data.
In 2020, about 9,688 people lived in Meadowbrook. It is part of the larger Birmingham metropolitan area.
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Where is Meadowbrook Located?
Meadowbrook is found at coordinates 33.403788 degrees North and -86.690758 degrees West.
Meadowbrook's Location in Alabama
This community is in the southeastern suburbs of Birmingham. It is generally surrounded by U.S. Route 280 to the north and Alabama State Route 119 to the east. Valleydale Road is to the west, and Meadow Brook Road is to the south. Downtown Birmingham is about 13 miles (21 kilometers) away to the northwest. You can get there using US 280.
Meadowbrook's Size
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Meadowbrook covers a total area of about 4.2 square miles (10.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Meadowbrook?
The population of Meadowbrook has grown quite a bit over the years.
Population Changes Over Time
Here is how the number of people living in Meadowbrook has changed:
- In 1990, there were 4,621 people.
- By 2000, the population was 4,697.
- In 2010, it grew to 8,769 people.
- In 2020, the population reached 9,688 people.
Meadowbrook's Population in 2000
In 2000, there were 4,697 people living in Meadowbrook. There were 1,659 households, which are groups of people living together. Most households (74.6%) were married couples. About 46.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.83 people.
The community was mostly White (94.29%). Other groups included Black or African American (2.87%) and Asian (2.09%). About 0.66% of the population was Hispanic or Latino. The average age was 38 years old.
Meadowbrook's Population in 2010
By 2010, Meadowbrook had 8,769 residents. There were 3,187 households. Many households (69.2%) were married couples living together. About 40.2% of households had children under 18. The average household size was about 2.75 people.
The racial makeup was still mostly White (92.8%). There were also Black or African American (3.9%) and Asian (2.1%) residents. About 1.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino. The average age was 40.3 years old.
See also
- Meadowbrook (Alabama) para niños (This article in Spanish for kids)
