Weaver, Alabama facts for kids
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Weaver
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Location of Weaver in Calhoun County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Alabama | ||
| County | Calhoun | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 3.48 sq mi (9.02 km2) | ||
| • Land | 3.48 sq mi (9.01 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 3,339 | ||
| • Density | 959.76/sq mi (370.60/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
36277
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| Area code(s) | 256 | ||
| FIPS code | 01-80352 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0153910 | ||
Weaver is a city located in Calhoun County, Alabama, in the United States. In 2020, about 3,339 people lived there. It is part of the larger Anniston-Oxford, Alabama area.
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Weaver's Location and Size
Weaver is found at coordinates 33.755701 degrees North and 85.808541 degrees West. The city of Anniston is right next to Weaver, to its south.
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Weaver covers a total area of about 9.0 square kilometers (3.5 square miles). Only a very small part of this area, about 0.01 square kilometers (0.004 square miles), is water.
People Living in Weaver
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 74 | — | |
| 1960 | 140 | 89.2% | |
| 1970 | 209 | 49.3% | |
| 1980 | 276 | 32.1% | |
| 1990 | 271 | −1.8% | |
| 2000 | 261 | −3.7% | |
| 2010 | 3,038 | 1,064.0% | |
| 2020 | 3,339 | 9.9% | |
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Population in 2020
According to the 2020 United States census, there were 3,339 people living in Weaver. These people lived in 1,061 households, and 800 of these were families.
Most of the people in Weaver were White (about 75%). About 13.5% were Black or African American. Other groups included Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander people. About 4.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Population in 2019
In 2019, there were about 5,771 people living in Weaver. There were 2,011 households, and 1,558 of these were families.
The average household had 2.61 people, and the average family had 3.06 people. About 27% of the people in the city were under 18 years old. The average age of people in Weaver was 34.5 years.
Schools in Weaver
Weaver has two public schools that are part of the Calhoun County Schools system:
- Weaver High School, for students in grades 7 through 12.
- Weaver Elementary School, for younger students in grades K (kindergarten) through 6.
Weaver High School's sports teams are called the Bearcats. They compete in Class 3A of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA).
Weaver High School has been an important part of the Weaver community since 1968. The school is especially known for its wrestling program. The boys' wrestling team holds a record for 221 wins in a row! One wrestler, Michael Sutton, won 6 state championships in a row from 1999 to 2004. As of 2024, Weaver has won 12 Traditional Wrestling State championships and one State Duels Championship. They have won four times back-to-back in 1996-1999 and 2001-2004, and currently three times back-to-back from 2021 to the present.
Famous People from Weaver
- Mike Rogers is a U.S. representative. This means he is a person who helps make laws for the country in the U.S. Congress.
- Sandra Woodley is the president of the University of Louisiana System, which is a group of universities in Louisiana.
See also
In Spanish: Weaver (Alabama) para niños
