Summerdale, Alabama facts for kids
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Summerdale, Alabama
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Nickname(s):
The Sunshine of Baldwin County
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Location of Summerdale in Baldwin County, Alabama.
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Country | United States | |
State | Alabama | |
County | Baldwin | |
Incorporated | 1906 | |
Area | ||
• Total | 10.17 sq mi (26.34 km2) | |
• Land | 10.13 sq mi (26.25 km2) | |
• Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) | |
Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) | |
Population
(2020)
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• Total | 1,468 | |
• Density | 144.86/sq mi (55.93/km2) | |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) | |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
ZIP code |
36580
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Area code(s) | 251 | |
FIPS code | 01-73872 | |
GNIS feature ID | 0155262 |
Summerdale is a rural town in south-central Baldwin County, Alabama, United States. It is the site of the Naval Outlying Landing Field Summerdale. At the 2020 census, the population was 1,468. It is part of the Daphne–Fairhope–Foley Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Geography
Summerdale is located at 30°29'15.468" North, 87°42'4.036" West (30.487630, -87.701121). Alabama State Route 59 passes along the west side of the town, leading north 5 miles (8 km) to Robertsdale and south 6 miles (10 km) to Foley.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 9.7 square miles (25.2 km2), of which 9.7 square miles (25.1 km2) is land and 0.039 square miles (0.1 km2), or 0.38%, is water.
Demographics
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1930 | 267 | — | |
1940 | 239 | −10.5% | |
1950 | 489 | 104.6% | |
1960 | 533 | 9.0% | |
1970 | 550 | 3.2% | |
1980 | 546 | −0.7% | |
1990 | 559 | 2.4% | |
2000 | 655 | 17.2% | |
2010 | 862 | 31.6% | |
2020 | 1,468 | 70.3% | |
U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
2020 census
Race | Num. | Perc. |
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White (non-Hispanic) | 1,242 | 84.6% |
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 55 | 3.75% |
Native American | 4 | 0.27% |
Asian | 15 | 1.02% |
Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.07% |
Other/Mixed | 86 | 5.86% |
Hispanic or Latino | 65 | 4.43% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,468 people, 405 households, and 267 families residing in the town.
The Navy Outlying Field (NOLF) Summerdale airport is on the east side of Summerdale (at latitude, longitude: 30.507695, –87.645541). The Airport Code is NFD, in region: ASO - Southern, with boundary ARTCC: ZJX - Jacksonville, and Tie-in FSS: ANB - Anniston. The airport runway length/width is 2850 x 150 ft (868.7 x 45.7 m), with runway elevation: 149 feet (45 m). The airport is owned/operated by the US Navy, through Commanding Officer, Operations Department, 7077 USS Lexington Court, Milton, FL 32570-6016.
Tourism
Summerdale has two well-known tourist stops. Alligator Alley is an alligator farm, which allows visitors to feed and hold gators. They also welcome photographers. There is also the Spear Hunting Museum, which is said to be the only such museum in the world. It was founded by the self-described "World's Greatest Living Spear Hunter," Gene Morris. Although Morris died in 2011, the museum remains open. Summerdale also hosts an annual 4th of July celebration in Pioneer Park at 9:00PM every year. It is one of the best fireworks shows of the year, according to most locals.
Education
Summerdale is a part of the Baldwin County Public Schools system.
Summerdale has one school, Summerdale School, which serves grades kindergarten through 8. Students continue on to Foley High School in nearby Foley for grades 9 through 12. Alabama Gulf Coast Christian Academy is a private school located on the corner of County Roads 28 and 71. It serves grades Pre-K through 12.
See also
In Spanish: Summerdale (Alabama) para niños