Odenville, Alabama facts for kids
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Odenville, Alabama
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Location of Odenville in St. Clair County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | St. Clair |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.06 sq mi (36.42 km2) |
| • Land | 13.96 sq mi (36.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,969 |
| • Density | 355.82/sq mi (137.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35120
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| Area code(s) | 205, 659 |
| FIPS code | 01-56400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0164791 |
Odenville is a city in St. Clair County, Alabama, United States. It became an official city in 1914. In 2010, about 3,585 people lived there. By 2020, the population grew to 4,969.
Odenville grew by adding nearby areas. In 2007, it joined with the town of Branchville. Later, in 2015, a part of Springville also became part of Odenville. This happened because Springville was not providing water to some homes.
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About Odenville's Location
Odenville is found in St. Clair County. It is close to the cities of Birmingham and Trussville. A main road, Highway 411, goes right through the town.
The U.S. Census Bureau says Odenville covers about 14.06 square miles (36.42 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Odenville's Population Changes
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 375 | — | |
| 1930 | 318 | −15.2% | |
| 1940 | 347 | 9.1% | |
| 1950 | 302 | −13.0% | |
| 1960 | 300 | −0.7% | |
| 1970 | 533 | 77.7% | |
| 1980 | 724 | 35.8% | |
| 1990 | 796 | 9.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,131 | 42.1% | |
| 2010 | 3,585 | 217.0% | |
| 2020 | 4,969 | 38.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, Odenville had 3,585 people. There were 1,341 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of these were families (1,033).
About 94.2% of the people were White. About 2.3% were Black or African American. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 2.1% of the population.
Many households (31.6%) had children under 18. Most households (61.1%) were married couples. The average household had 2.67 people. The average family had 3.06 people.
The median age in Odenville was 37.2 years old. This means half the people were younger and half were older.
Population in 2020
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 4,025 | 81.0% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 456 | 9.18% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.42% |
| Other/Mixed | 305 | 6.14% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 147 | 2.96% |
By 2020, Odenville's population grew to 4,969 people. There were 1,381 households and 1,124 families living in the city.
Schools in Odenville
Odenville has a long history of schools. The first school was called Walnut Grove. It was built around 1864. It was a small, one-room log building.
Other community schools existed in the area. These included Friendship School and Branchville School. The first public Odenville School was built of wood. It sadly burned down in 1907.
Students had to go to churches for classes while a new school was built. On July 18, 1908, the first St. Clair County High School was built. A special monument stands there today. It lists the names of the leaders who helped build this school.
Today, Odenville's schools are part of the St. Clair County School District. These schools include:
- Odenville Elementary School
- Odenville Intermediate School
- Odenville Middle School
- St. Clair County High School
Students from Margaret Elementary, in a nearby city, also attend St. Clair County Schools. They can go to Odenville Middle School and St. Clair County High School. Or, they can choose to attend Springville Middle School and Springville High School.
Famous People from Odenville
Some well-known people have come from Odenville:
- Dee Ford – A professional football player who plays as a linebacker.
- James Shaw – Another professional football player, known as a wide receiver.
- Ralph Compton – A famous author who wrote many Western-style books.
See also
In Spanish: Odenville (Alabama) para niños
