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City
Location of Valley Grande in Dallas County, Alabama.
Valley Grande, Alabama Location in Alabama
Country	United States of America
State	Alabama
County	Dallas
Incorporated	2003
Government
• Type	Mayor-council government
Area
• Total	33.82 sq mi (87.59 km2)
• Land	33.51 sq mi (86.78 km2)
• Water	0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2)
Elevation	259 ft (79 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	4,190
• Density	125.06/sq mi (48.29/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes	36701, 36703
Area code(s)	334
FIPS code	01-01047
GNIS feature ID	2405635

Valley Grande is a city located in Dallas County, Alabama, in the United States. It is just north of the city of Selma. Valley Grande became an official city in early 2003. It is run by a mayor and a city council. In 2010, about 4,020 people lived there.

A Look at Valley Grande's Past

Valley Grande includes the old community of Summerfield. This town started in 1819 and was first called "Valley Creek." In 1845, its name changed to "Summerfield." This was to honor a famous Methodist preacher named John Summerfield.

In 1829, the first school in Dallas County opened in Valley Creek. Later, in 1842, a co-ed college called the Methodist Centenary Institute opened. It was approved by the Alabama Legislature in 1841. Summerfield was a very rich community when cotton farming was popular. It had many planters, doctors, merchants, and teachers.

The old part of Summerfield is still mostly the same today. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is a special historical area. On January 9, 2003, the people of Valley Grande voted to become an official town. After a mayor and five council members were chosen, most of the Summerfield area joined Valley Grande.

Where is Valley Grande Located?

Valley Grande is in the northeast part of Dallas County. Its exact location is 32.486872 latitude and -87.032773 longitude. The city of Selma, which is the county seat, borders Valley Grande to the south.

The United States Census Bureau says Valley Grande covers a total area of about 87.6 square kilometers. Most of this area, about 86.8 square kilometers, is land. The remaining 0.8 square kilometers is water.

Who Lives in Valley Grande?

In 2010, a census showed that 4,020 people lived in Valley Grande. There were 1,559 households and 1,173 families. The city had about 118.9 people per square mile.

Most people in the city were White (75.2%). About 23% were Black or African American. A small number were Native American (0.4%) or Asian (0.4%). Some people were from other races (0.2%), and 0.8% were from two or more races.

About 33.4% of households had children under 18 living with them. About 34.2% were married couples. Around 10.6% were female-led households without a husband. About 24.8% were not families. Also, 21.7% of all households were single people. About 10.9% of these were people aged 65 or older living alone. The average household had 2.58 people, and the average family had 3.00 people.

The average income for a household in the city was $57,432. For families, it was $64,461. Men earned about $42,456, while women earned about $37,722. The per capita income (income per person) was $25,767. About 8.7% of families and 8.8% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included 15.1% of those under 18 and 6.4% of those aged 65 or older.

Population Data from 2020

As of the 2020 United States census, Valley Grande had 4,190 people. There were 1,292 households and 971 families living in the city.

Schools in Valley Grande

Students in Valley Grande attend schools that are part of Dallas County Schools. Valley Grande Elementary School and Martin Middle School are located within the city. These schools serve students from the county. Most high school students go to Dallas County High School. This public high school is in Plantersville, a nearby area that is not an official city.

See also

In Spanish: Valley Grande para niños