Warrior, Alabama facts for kids
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Location of Warrior in Jefferson County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Alabama | ||
| Counties | Blount, Jefferson | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 9.78 sq mi (25.32 km2) | ||
| • Land | 9.78 sq mi (25.32 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 564 ft (172 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 3,224 | ||
| • Density | 329.75/sq mi (127.31/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
35180
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| Area code | 205 & 659 | ||
| FIPS code | 01-79944 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2405676 | ||
Warrior is a city located in the state of Alabama, USA. It is found in parts of both Jefferson and Blount counties. In 2020, about 3,224 people lived there. Warrior is a northern suburb of Birmingham, a larger city nearby.
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Discovering Warrior's History
The city of Warrior became an official city, or was 'incorporated,' around 1889. It got its name from the nearby Black Warrior River.
Exploring Warrior's Geography
Warrior is the city furthest north in Jefferson County. Some parts of the city also reach into Blount County. You can travel through Warrior using major roads like I-65 and U.S. Highway 31.
Warrior is located at 33°48'48.985" North and 86°48'41.238" West. The U.S. Census Bureau says the city covers about 25.3 square kilometers (9.78 square miles) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Warrior is in the Central time zone. The middle of town is about 564 feet (172 meters) above sea level. The land height changes from over 620 feet (189 meters) in the north to less than 300 feet (91 meters) near the Locust Fork of the Black Warrior River. This river forms the southern edge of the city.
Fun Annual Events
Warrior Day is a special festival held every year in early autumn. During this event, entertainment and food vendors set up in town. There is also a large swap meet where people can trade or sell items.
Cool Places to Visit
Rickwood Caverns State Park is about 7 miles (11 kilometers) north of Warrior. It is close to Interstate 65. This park has amazing limestone formations and an underground pool. You can even find blind cave fish there! Rickwood Caverns is part of the National Caves Association. It offers more than a mile of cool underground paths to explore.
Warrior's Sports Highlights
Warrior is known for its former Warrior High School. Their boys' basketball team won the Class 2A (AHSAA) championship in 1992-1993. In 1996, the Olympic Torch passed through the city. This happened during the weeks leading up to the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta.
Understanding Warrior's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 1,018 | — | |
| 1910 | 660 | −35.2% | |
| 1920 | 568 | −13.9% | |
| 1930 | 646 | 13.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,008 | 56.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,384 | 37.3% | |
| 1960 | 2,448 | 76.9% | |
| 1970 | 2,621 | 7.1% | |
| 1980 | 3,260 | 24.4% | |
| 1990 | 3,280 | 0.6% | |
| 2000 | 3,169 | −3.4% | |
| 2010 | 3,176 | 0.2% | |
| 2020 | 3,224 | 1.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, the city of Warrior had 3,224 people living there. There were 1,647 households and 957 families. Most of the people living in Warrior were White (78.26%). About 14.36% were Black or African American. Other groups made up smaller parts of the population.
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 3,176 people living in Warrior. The city had 1,336 households. The average household had 2.37 people. About 24.6% of households had children under 18.
The median age of people in Warrior was 40.3 years. This means half the population was older than 40.3 and half was younger.
Media and News
Warrior is served by TV stations from Birmingham. This area is a large television market. Major TV channels include:
- WBRC 6 (FOX)
- WBIQ 10 (PBS)
- WVTM 13 (NBC)
- WTTO 21 (CW)
- WBMA-LD 33/40 (ABC)
- WIAT 42 (CBS)
- WPXH 44 (ION)
- WABM 68 (MyNetworkTV)
Local newspapers include The North Jefferson News, which comes out weekly. The Birmingham News is published three times a week.
Education in Warrior
Warrior Elementary School is located right in Warrior. Older students attend Mortimer Jordan High School and North Jefferson Middle School. These schools are in Kimberly, a nearby community.
Famous People from Warrior
- John Arnold Austin: He received the Navy Cross for his bravery.
- Spencer Brown: An American football running back.
- Harry Salmon: A baseball pitcher who played in the Negro leagues.
- Charles Stewart Parnell: Known as "the uncrowned King of Ireland," he lived in Warrior for a short time in 1871.
See also
In Spanish: Warrior (Alabama) para niños
