York, Alabama facts for kids
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York, Alabama
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Downtown York, Alabama
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Location of York in Sumter County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Alabama | ||
| County | Sumter | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 6.88 sq mi (17.83 km2) | ||
| • Land | 6.87 sq mi (17.78 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 190 ft (60 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 2,414 | ||
| • Density | 351.64/sq mi (135.77/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
36925
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| Area code(s) | 205, 659 | ||
| FIPS code | 01-84096 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0129302 | ||
| Website | www.cityyork.com | ||
York is a city located in Sumter County, Alabama, in the United States. It started around 1838 when two smaller communities, Old Anvil and New York Station, joined together. New York Station was a stop on a stagecoach line.
Trains arrived in the 1850s, and the name "New" was dropped from York Station in 1861. Later, the "Station" part was also removed. This happened because another town in Alabama had a similar name. York officially became a city on April 6, 1881.
In 2010, York had a population of 2,538 people. From 1920 to 1980, it was the biggest town in Sumter County. Since 1990, it has been the second largest city, after Livingston, which is the county seat.
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Exploring York's Location and Size
York is located in the western part of Alabama. Its exact position is 32.493221 degrees north and 88.297845 degrees west.
The U.S. Census Bureau says the city covers about 7.1 square miles (18.4 square kilometers) in total. Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
Understanding York's Population Changes
This section shows how York's population has changed over many years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 232 | — | |
| 1890 | 415 | 78.9% | |
| 1900 | 528 | 27.2% | |
| 1910 | 710 | 34.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,651 | 132.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,796 | 8.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,783 | −0.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,774 | −0.5% | |
| 1960 | 2,932 | 65.3% | |
| 1970 | 3,044 | 3.8% | |
| 1980 | 3,392 | 11.4% | |
| 1990 | 3,160 | −6.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,854 | −9.7% | |
| 2010 | 2,538 | −11.1% | |
| 2020 | 2,414 | −4.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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York's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 2,414 people living in York. These people lived in 962 households, which are like homes or apartments. About 474 of these households were families.
The population of York in 2020 was mostly Black or African American, making up about 89.56% of residents. White people made up about 8.57% of the population. Other groups included Native American, Asian, and people of mixed races. A small number of people were Hispanic or Latino.
York's Population in 2010
Back in 2010, York had 2,538 people living there. They lived in 1,023 households. The city had 1,228 housing units in total.
Most of the people in York in 2010 were Black or African American (85.3%). White people made up 13.3% of the population. Other groups included Native American and Asian people. About 1.0% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Discovering York's Culture and Arts
York is home to a special place called the Coleman Center for Arts and Culture. This center is famous for its "artist in residency" program. In this program, talented artists are invited to live in York for a time. While they are there, they create art that is inspired by the town itself.
In 2013, an artist named Matthew Mazzotta created a unique project called "Open House." He used an old, unused property in the middle of York. This "Open House" looks like a small pink house. But it can actually transform into an open-air theater that can seat 100 people for public events and shows.
Learning About York's Schools
The Sumter County School District manages the public schools in York. These schools include York West End Junior High School. Students from York also attend Sumter Central High School.
Before 2011, York had its own high school called Sumter County High School. However, it later merged with another school to form Sumter Central High. There was also a private school called Sumter Academy near York, but it closed in 2017.
Notable People from York
Many interesting people have connections to York, Alabama. Here are a few:
- Austin Armstrong, an American football coach.
- Bobby Collins, a former player in the NFL (National Football League).
- Marko Mitchell, an American football wide receiver.
- Dale Steele, a former American football coach.
- Davey Williams, an experimental guitarist and musician.
See also
In Spanish: York (Alabama) para niños
