Vance, Alabama facts for kids
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Town of Vance
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The U.S. Post Office in Vance, Alabama
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Location of Vance in Bibb County and Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Alabama | ||
| Counties | Tuscaloosa, Bibb | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 10.21 sq mi (26.44 km2) | ||
| • Land | 10.18 sq mi (26.36 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,092 | ||
| • Density | 205.56/sq mi (79.36/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
35490
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| Area code(s) | 205, 659 | ||
| FIPS code | 01-78264 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0158947 | ||
Vance is a small town located in the state of Alabama, in the United States. It is found in both Tuscaloosa and Bibb counties. In 2020, about 2,092 people lived there.
Vance is well-known for the Mercedes-Benz U.S. International plant. This factory is the only one of its kind in North America. The part of Vance in Tuscaloosa County is part of the Tuscaloosa Metropolitan Statistical Area. The Bibb County part is included in the Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Area.
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History of Vance: From Trading Post to Town
The area where Vance is now was first settled in 1830. A person named David M. Lindley started a community there. At that time, it was called Trion. It was an important trading post along the Old Huntsville Road.
In 1872, the town's name changed from Trion to Smallwood. This new name honored Charles Smallwood, who owned a sawmill in the area.
Later, in 1879, Smallwood was renamed Vance. This was to honor Dr. William Vance from North Carolina. The town officially became incorporated in 1972.
Education in Vance
The Tuscaloosa County Schools system manages the public schools in Vance.
- Vance Elementary School
Geography of Vance
Most of Vance is located in the southeastern part of Tuscaloosa County. The town center is found at 33°9'52.276" North and 87°13'54.185" West. The town also stretches south into Bibb County.
U.S. Route 11 goes right through the middle of Vance. This road leads west about 21 miles to Tuscaloosa. It also goes northeast about 36 miles to downtown Birmingham. Interstate 59 runs alongside Route 11. You can reach Vance from Interstate 59 at Exit 89, which is close to the Mercedes-Benz plant.
The town covers a total area of about 10.2 square miles (26.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small amount being water.
Population and People in Vance
The population of Vance has grown over the years. Here's how the number of people living in Vance has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 82 | — | |
| 1970 | 68 | — | |
| 1980 | 254 | 273.5% | |
| 1990 | 248 | −2.4% | |
| 2000 | 500 | 101.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,529 | 205.8% | |
| 2020 | 2,092 | 36.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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Vance's Population in 2020
According to the 2020 United States census, there were 2,092 people living in Vance. There were 515 households and 380 families.
The people in Vance come from different backgrounds:
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,540 | 73.61% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 344 | 16.44% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.05% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.62% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.05% |
| Other/Mixed | 82 | 3.92% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 111 | 5.31% |
Vance's Population in 2010
In 2010, the town had 1,529 people. There were 537 households, with 400 of them being families. The population density was about 150 people per square mile.
About 42.6% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (61.6%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.85 people.
The age of the people in Vance varied. About 29.8% were under 18 years old. The median age was 31.1 years. This means half the people were younger than 31.1 and half were older.
The average income for a household in Vance was $55,938. For families, the average income was $70,114. About 4.5% of the total population lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Vance (Alabama) para niños
