Moody, Alabama facts for kids
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Moody, Alabama
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Moody Civic Center
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Location of Moody in St. Clair County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Alabama | |
| County | St. Clair | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 24.84 sq mi (64.35 km2) | |
| • Land | 24.53 sq mi (63.54 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2) | |
| Elevation | 692 ft (211 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 13,170 | |
| • Density | 536.87/sq mi (207.28/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
35004
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| Area code(s) | 205, 659 | |
| FIPS code | 01-51096 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0164758 | |
| Website | http://www.moodyalabama.gov/ | |
Moody is a city in St. Clair County, Alabama, United States. It incorporated in 1962. At the 2020 census, the population was 13,170.
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Geography
Moody is located at 33°35′33″N 86°29′47″W / 33.59250°N 86.49639°W (33.592469, -86.496369).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 24.0 square miles (62 km2), of which 23.9 square miles (62 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (0.58%) is water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 504 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,840 | 265.1% | |
| 1990 | 4,921 | 167.4% | |
| 2000 | 8,053 | 63.6% | |
| 2010 | 11,726 | 45.6% | |
| 2020 | 13,170 | 12.3% | |
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2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 20,017 people, 5,816 households, and, 344 families residing in the city. The population density was 834.04 people per square mile (321.3/km2). There were 3,317 housing units at an average density of 138.8 per square mile (53.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 94.09% White, 3.81% African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.37% from other races, and 1.08% from two or more races. 1.09% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 3,126 households, out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.1% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $39,500, and the median income for a family was $43,767. Males had a median income of $38,150 versus $26,089 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,208. About 12.0% of families and 12.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.9% of those under age 18 and 12.2% of those age 65 or over.
2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 10,498 | 79.71% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,342 | 10.19% |
| Native American | 33 | 0.25% |
| Asian | 228 | 1.73% |
| Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.02% |
| Other/Mixed | 625 | 4.75% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 441 | 3.35% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 13,170 people, 4,930 households, and 3,516 families residing in the city.
Education
Public schools
Administered by the St. Clair County Board of Education:
- Moody Elementary School
- Moody Middle School
- Moody Jr. High School
- Moody High School
Private schools
- Gathering Place Christian Academy—Pre-K - 8th Grade
- Crossroads Christian School—Homeschooling Co-op; Pre-K - 12th Grade
Notable people
Chad Slade - one-time Auburn national champion, two-time SEC champion, member of the New York Giants' active roster
See also
In Spanish: Moody (Alabama) para niños
