Midfield, Alabama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Midfield, Alabama
|
|
|---|---|
Location of Midfield in Jefferson County, Alabama.
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.66 sq mi (6.88 km2) |
| • Land | 2.66 sq mi (6.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 5,211 |
| • Density | 1,960.50/sq mi (757.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central Time Zone) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35228
|
| Area code(s) | 205 & 659 |
| FIPS code | 01-48376 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404254 |
Midfield is a town in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It is located about two miles south of Fairfield, which is a suburb of the larger city of Birmingham. Midfield officially became a town in 1953.
According to the 2020 census, about 5,211 people live in Midfield.
Contents
Geography of Midfield
Midfield is located in the state of Alabama. Its exact location is at 33.455874 degrees north latitude and -86.927044 degrees west longitude.
The U.S. Census Bureau states that the town covers a total area of about 2.6 square miles (6.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Population and People
This section tells us about the people who live in Midfield. It covers how many people live there and what groups they belong to.
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 3,556 | — | |
| 1970 | 6,621 | 86.2% | |
| 1980 | 6,182 | −6.6% | |
| 1990 | 5,559 | −10.1% | |
| 2000 | 5,626 | 1.2% | |
| 2010 | 5,365 | −4.6% | |
| 2020 | 5,211 | −2.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
|||
Midfield's Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 5,211 people living in Midfield. There were 1,855 households and 1,273 families in the town.
The census also looks at different racial groups. In 2020, most people in Midfield identified as Black or African American. A smaller number identified as White. There were also people who identified as Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, or from two or more races. Some residents identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Midfield's Population in 2010
Back in the census of 2010, Midfield had 5,365 people. There were 1,999 households and 1,398 families.
The town had about 2,063.5 people per square mile. There were also 2,330 housing units, which are places where people live.
Most of the people in Midfield in 2010 were Black or African American (81.6%). About 16.4% were White. Smaller groups included Native American, Asian, and people from two or more races. About 1.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, about 32.4% of households had children under 18 living with them. About 32.3% were married couples. Many households (31.2%) had a female head with no husband present.
The average household had 2.68 people, and the average family had 3.24 people. The median age in Midfield was 34.4 years. This means half the people were younger than 34.4, and half were older.
Notable People from Midfield
Some well-known people have connections to Midfield:
- Ron Casey was a former editor for the Birmingham News newspaper.
- Michael Gibbons is an American boxer.
- J. J. Nelson was an All-American wide receiver for the UAB Blazers college football team.
See also
In Spanish: Midfield (Alabama) para niños
