Reece City, Alabama facts for kids
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Reece City, Alabama
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The Reece City Volunteer Fire Department Building
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Location of Reece City in Etowah County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Etowah |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.56 sq mi (9.23 km2) |
| • Land | 3.56 sq mi (9.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 615 |
| • Density | 172.66/sq mi (66.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35954
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| Area code(s) | 256 |
| FIPS code | 01-63984 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407191 |
Reece City is a small town in Etowah County, Alabama, in the United States. It officially became a town in May 1956. Reece City is part of the larger Gadsden Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a group of nearby cities and towns. In 2020, about 615 people lived there.
Where is Reece City?
Reece City is located in the middle of Etowah County. It sits in a valley near a stream called Little Wills Creek. To the west, there's a place called Big Ridge, and to the east, you can see Lookout Mountain.
Two important roads go through Reece City. U.S. Route 11 runs right through the town's center. Interstate 59 runs next to US 11 on the east side. You can get onto I-59 from Exit 188.
Alabama State Route 211 also crosses US 11 and I-59. This road leads south about 6 miles (10 km) to Gadsden, which is the main city of the county. If you take I-59, you can travel about 33 miles (53 km) northeast to Fort Payne. Or, you can go about 63 miles (101 km) southwest to Birmingham.
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Reece City covers a total area of about 3.56 square miles (9.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Reece City?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 470 | — | |
| 1970 | 496 | 5.5% | |
| 1980 | 718 | 44.8% | |
| 1990 | 657 | −8.5% | |
| 2000 | 634 | −3.5% | |
| 2010 | 653 | 3.0% | |
| 2020 | 615 | −5.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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The number of people living in Reece City has changed over the years.
- In 1960, there were 470 people.
- By 1980, the population grew to 718 people.
- In 2000, about 634 people lived in the town.
- The most recent count in 2020 showed 615 people.
Who Lives in Reece City?
In 2000, there were 634 people living in Reece City. Most of the people were White. A small number of people were from other racial groups or had mixed backgrounds.
There were 246 households in the town. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most households (70.7%) were married couples living together. About 29.7% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The average age of people in Reece City in 2000 was 41 years old.
- About 22.6% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 17.8% of the population was 65 years or older.
See also
In Spanish: Reece City para niños
