Springville, Alabama facts for kids
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Springville, Alabama
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Downtown Springville
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Location of Springville in St. Clair County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | St. Clair |
| Established as (Big Springs) | c.Mid-1810's |
| Renamed to (Pinkhill) | c.1833 |
| Renamed to (Springville) | December 1834 |
| Incorporated | December 1880 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
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| • Total | 9.66 sq mi (25.01 km2) |
| • Land | 9.62 sq mi (24.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
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| • Total | 4,786 |
| • Density | 497.61/sq mi (192.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35146
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| Area code(s) | 205, 659 |
| FIPS code | 01-72600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0164863 |
| Website | www.springvillealabama.org |
Springville is a city in St. Clair County, Alabama, in the United States. It became an official city in December 1880.
In 2020, about 4,786 people lived there. This was an increase from 4,080 people in 2010.
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About Springville's Location
Springville is located in Alabama. Its exact coordinates are 33.768950 degrees North and -86.471037 degrees West.
The U.S. Census Bureau (which counts people and collects information about places) says that Springville covers about 6.4 square miles (16.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
How Springville's Population Grew
Springville has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's how its population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 185 | — | |
| 1900 | 496 | — | |
| 1910 | 350 | −29.4% | |
| 1920 | 450 | 28.6% | |
| 1930 | 437 | −2.9% | |
| 1940 | 460 | 5.3% | |
| 1950 | 553 | 20.2% | |
| 1960 | 822 | 48.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,153 | 40.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,476 | 28.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,910 | 29.4% | |
| 2000 | 2,521 | 32.0% | |
| 2010 | 4,080 | 61.8% | |
| 2020 | 4,786 | 17.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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Springville in 2010
In 2010, there were 4,080 people living in Springville. They lived in 1,561 homes, and 1,223 of these were families.
Most people in Springville were White (93.6%). About 4.7% were Black or African American. A small number of people were Native American or Asian.
Many homes (31.5%) had children under 18 living there. Most families (66.0%) were married couples. The average home had about 2.61 people.
The average age of people in Springville was 42.6 years old.
Springville in 2020
By 2020, the population had grown to 4,786 people. There were 1,450 households and 1,180 families.
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Springville in 2020:
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 4,332 | 90.51% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 205 | 4.28% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.4% |
| Other/Mixed | 149 | 3.11% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76 | 1.59% |
Movies Filmed in Springville
Even though Springville is a small town, it has been a filming location for two movies!
- 1987 – A movie called The Verne Miller Story (also known as Gangland). It starred Scott Glenn.
- 2001 – The movie Rustin, which featured Meat Loaf and Zachary Ty Bryan.
Famous People From Springville
Many interesting people have connections to Springville:
- Artie Wilson – A former professional baseball player in Major League Baseball.
- Aubrey Willis Williams – He led the National Youth Administration during the New Deal era.
- Casey Mize – A pitcher for the Detroit Tigers baseball team.
- Hank Patterson – An actor who played Mr. Fred Ziffel on the TV show Green Acres.
- Howard Cruse – A well-known cartoonist.
- John Avery House – A former football player for Mississippi State University. He was also the first high school athlete to play in both the basketball and football All-Star Games in Alabama.
- Trinity the Tuck (Ryan Taylor) – A famous American drag queen and recording artist. They competed on RuPaul's Drag Race and won RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars.
- Cassidy Jo Jacks – A contestant on the first season of the TV show Farmer Wants a Wife.
See also
In Spanish: Springville (Alabama) para niños
