South Vinemont, Alabama facts for kids
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South Vinemont, Alabama
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Location of South Vinemont in Cullman County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Cullman |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.91 sq mi (2.35 km2) |
| • Land | 0.90 sq mi (2.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,017 ft (310 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 558 |
| • Density | 620.69/sq mi (239.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 01-71900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0134967 |
South Vinemont is a small town located in Cullman County, Alabama, in the United States. In 2010, about 749 people lived there. This was more than the 425 people who lived there in 2000.
The town was first officially created in 1961. It was called Vinemont at that time. However, state officials said that name was already being used. So, the town's name was changed to South Vinemont. Even after the name change, the U.S. Census still called it Vinemont in 1970. It was not until 1980 that the census officially recognized it as South Vinemont.
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Where is South Vinemont?
South Vinemont is in the northern part of Cullman County. It is about 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Cullman. Cullman is the main city and county seat of Cullman County.
The U.S. Census Bureau says that South Vinemont covers a total area of about 0.91 square miles (2.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live Here?
The U.S. Census counts how many people live in different places. Here is how the population of South Vinemont has changed over the years:
- 1970: 480 people
- 1980: 615 people
- 1990: 543 people
- 2000: 425 people
- 2010: 749 people
- 2020: 558 people
South Vinemont in 2020
In the 2020 United States census, there were 558 people living in South Vinemont. These people lived in 264 different homes. About 141 of these homes were families.
The census also looks at the different backgrounds of the people living in a town. Here is a quick look at the main groups in South Vinemont in 2020:
- Most people, about 75.45%, were White.
- About 18.1% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
- Smaller numbers of people were Asian, Black or African American, or Native American.
- Some people also identified as being of mixed backgrounds.
Learning and Schools
Vinemont High School is the main school in the area. It teaches about 323 students from ninth to twelfth grade. The school's mascot is an eagle. Its colors are red, white, and blue. The school's sports teams play in the State 3A division. This school is part of the Cullman County Board of Education.
Famous Person
- Charles "Rusty" Goodman was a well-known Southern Gospel singer. He was from this area.
See also
In Spanish: South Vinemont para niños
