Valley, Alabama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Valley
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Valley City Hall
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Location of Valley in Chambers County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Chambers |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.89 sq mi (33.38 km2) |
| • Land | 12.89 sq mi (33.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,529 |
| • Density | 816.83/sq mi (315.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
36854
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| Area code(s) | 334 |
| FIPS code | 01-78204 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0136100 |
Valley is a city in Chambers County, Alabama, United States. It became a city in 1980. This happened when four textile mill villages joined together. These villages were Fairfax, Langdale, River View, and Shawmut.
In 2020, about 10,529 people lived in Valley. The city is on the western side of the Chattahoochee River. This river forms the border between Alabama and Georgia. Valley is part of a special program called the Alabama Communities of Excellence. This program helps communities plan for a better future. Valley is also part of the larger Greater Atlanta region.
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Exploring Valley's Location
Valley is located in the southeastern part of Chambers County. Its exact spot is 32°48'40.993" North and 85°10'40.577" West. The city covers an area of about 28.6 square kilometers (11.0 square miles), and all of it is land.
The city sits right on the border between Alabama and Georgia. Interstate 85 passes through the northern edge of Valley. You can get on or off the interstate at exits 77 and 79. If you travel on I-85, Atlanta is about 135 kilometers (84 miles) northeast. Montgomery is about 127 kilometers (79 miles) southwest.
U.S. Route 29 also goes through Valley. This road connects Valley to Lanett and West Point, Georgia, to the north. It also leads southwest to Opelika, which is about 31 kilometers (19 miles) away.
Valley is part of a larger area called the "Greater Valley Area." This area includes Valley and two other big cities in Chambers County: Lanett and LaFayette. It also includes the city of West Point, Georgia.
Valley's Weather and Climate
The weather in Valley has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. Valley has a humid subtropical climate. This means it gets a lot of rain throughout the year.
| Climate data for Valley, 1991–2020 simulated normals (574 ft elevation) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 56.5 (13.6) |
60.4 (15.8) |
68.2 (20.1) |
75.2 (24.0) |
82.4 (28.0) |
88.0 (31.1) |
90.9 (32.7) |
90.0 (32.2) |
85.3 (29.6) |
76.1 (24.5) |
66.6 (19.2) |
58.6 (14.8) |
74.9 (23.8) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 45.1 (7.3) |
48.6 (9.2) |
55.6 (13.1) |
62.4 (16.9) |
70.7 (21.5) |
77.5 (25.3) |
80.6 (27.0) |
79.9 (26.6) |
74.8 (23.8) |
64.4 (18.0) |
54.1 (12.3) |
47.7 (8.7) |
63.5 (17.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 33.8 (1.0) |
36.9 (2.7) |
43.0 (6.1) |
49.8 (9.9) |
59.2 (15.1) |
67.1 (19.5) |
70.3 (21.3) |
69.8 (21.0) |
64.4 (18.0) |
52.7 (11.5) |
41.9 (5.5) |
36.5 (2.5) |
52.1 (11.2) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 4.99 (126.77) |
4.81 (122.30) |
5.18 (131.63) |
4.42 (112.38) |
3.71 (94.36) |
4.18 (106.11) |
4.89 (124.26) |
4.11 (104.28) |
3.56 (90.36) |
3.32 (84.30) |
4.03 (102.46) |
5.24 (133.00) |
52.44 (1,332.21) |
| Average dew point °F (°C) | 35.4 (1.9) |
38.1 (3.4) |
43.2 (6.2) |
50.4 (10.2) |
59.5 (15.3) |
67.3 (19.6) |
70.5 (21.4) |
70.2 (21.2) |
65.1 (18.4) |
54.7 (12.6) |
44.4 (6.9) |
39.0 (3.9) |
53.2 (11.8) |
| Source: Prism Climate Group | |||||||||||||
People Living in Valley
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 8,173 | — | |
| 2000 | 9,198 | 12.5% | |
| 2010 | 9,524 | 3.5% | |
| 2020 | 10,529 | 10.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2020 Population Details
In 2020, the city of Valley had 10,529 people. There were 3,654 households and 2,228 families living there.
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 5,711 | 54.24% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 3,742 | 35.54% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.05% |
| Asian | 275 | 2.61% |
| Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.04% |
| Other/Mixed | 405 | 3.85% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 387 | 3.68% |
2010 Population Details
In 2010, there were 9,524 people living in Valley. There were 3,878 households and 2,561 families. The city had about 864 people per square mile. There were 5,025 housing units.
The people in Valley were made up of different groups:
- 64.0% White
- 33.0% Black or African American
- 0.1% Native American
- 1.2% Asian
- 0.6% from other races
- 1.1% from two or more races
- 1.7% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
About 26.7% of households had children under 18. About 42.2% were married couples. Around 18.6% had a female head of household with no husband. About 34.0% were not families. Around 30.5% of all households were single individuals. About 13.3% had someone aged 65 or older living alone. The average household had 2.43 people. The average family had 3.02 people.
The population's age breakdown was:
- 23.9% under 18
- 7.9% from 18 to 24
- 26.2% from 25 to 44
- 25.3% from 45 to 64
- 16.7% were 65 or older.
The average age was 39.3 years. For every 100 females, there were about 88.1 males.
The average income for a household was $31,501. For a family, it was $40,013. About 20.7% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 28.4% of those under 18 and 12.9% of those 65 or older.
Media and Television
Valley gets its television channels from the Columbus, Georgia Television Designated Market Area. This is the area where TV stations broadcast.
Famous People from Valley
Many talented people have come from Valley, including:
- Jennifer Chandler – An Olympic gold medal winner in diving at the 1976 Summer Olympics.
- Josh Evans – A former player in the National Football League (NFL).
- Lemanski Hall – Also a former NFL player.
- John Copeland – Another former NFL player.
- Bill McGhee – A former player for the Philadelphia Athletics baseball team.
- Marcus Pollard – A former NFL player.
- Mike Potts – A former pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers baseball team.
- K. Lee Scott – A Christian composer.
- Jylan Ware – An NFL player.
- Drew Ferguson – A member of the United States House of Representatives from Georgia.
- Matt Foster – A pitcher for the Chicago White Sox baseball team.
Images for kids
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Valley High School
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Entrance to the West Point Stevens textile plant
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Water tower at the West Point Stevens textile plant
See also
In Spanish: Valley (Alabama) para niños
