Pea Ridge, Shelby County, Alabama facts for kids
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Pea Ridge, Alabama
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 Pea Ridge, Shelby County, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Pea Ridge, Shelby County, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Shelby |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.69 sq mi (40.64 km2) |
| • Land | 15.64 sq mi (40.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| Elevation | 830 ft (250 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 841 |
| • Density | 53.76/sq mi (20.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 205, 659 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1989120 |
Pea Ridge is a community located in Shelby County, Alabama, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government uses for collecting information about people, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
The community gets its name from a natural landform called Pea Ridge. This is the widest ridge in the Cahaba Coal Field. A ridge is like a long, narrow hill. This particular ridge is important because it separates the water flowing into the Cahaba River from the water flowing into the Little Cahaba River. Pea Ridge has its own group of brave volunteers who work as firefighters, helping to keep the community safe since 1972.
Pea Ridge was officially recognized as a census-designated place during the 2020 Census. At that time, the census counted 841 people living there.
Understanding the Population of Pea Ridge
Learning about a community's population helps us understand who lives there and how it might change over time. This information is gathered during a special count called a census, which happens every ten years in the United States.
How Many People Live Here?
The most recent count of people in Pea Ridge was in 2020. This census showed that 841 people lived in the community. This number helps us see how big Pea Ridge is and how it compares to other places.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 841 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 |
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Who Lives in Pea Ridge?
The census also collects information about the different groups of people living in a community. This helps us understand the mix of cultures and backgrounds. The table below shows the different groups of people who were counted in Pea Ridge during the 2020 census.
| Race / Ethnicity | Pop 2020 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 721 | 85.73% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 9 | 1.07% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 2 | 0.24% |
| Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) | 47 | 5.59% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 62 | 7.37% |
| Total | 841 | 100.00% |
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.
