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Fayette County

Population in July 2008: 211. Population change since 2000: -1.4%
 

Males: 98  (46.7%)
Females: 113  (53.3%)

Median resident age:  47.0 years
Alabama median age:  35.8 years

Zip codes: 35545.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $39,706 (it was $32,188 in 2000)
Belk:  $39,706
Alabama:  $40,554

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $21,655
Belk:  $21,655
Alabama:  $22,366

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $115,308 (it was $75,000 in 2000)
Belk:  $115,308
Alabama:  $115,600

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $121,526; Detached houses: $135,362; Mobile homes: $33,125

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Races in Belk:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.2%)
  • Hispanic (1.4%)
  • Other race (1.4%)
  • Black (0.9%)

2008 cost of living index in Belk: 84.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (21.0%), German (10.3%), English (7.9%), Irish (2.3%), French (1.9%), Scotch-Irish (1.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 314 feet

Land area: 1.33 square miles.

Population density: 159 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Belk

  • High school or higher: 65.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.2%
  • Unemployed: 3.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 25.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Belk town

  • Never married: 13.2%
  • Now married: 68.7%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 9.9%
  • Divorced: 6.6%

0 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.0%
Alabama:  2.0%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this town in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Belk:  0.3% ($199)
Alabama:  0.4% ($289)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Tuscaloosa, AL (38.0 miles , pop. 77,906).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Birmingham, AL (65.0 miles , pop. 242,820).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (514.0 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities: Kennedy, AL (2.3 miles ), Fayette, AL (2.6 miles ), Millport, AL (3.2 miles ), Vernon, AL (3.6 miles ), Russell, AL (4.1 miles ), Berry, AL (4.3 miles ), Reform, AL (4.4 miles ), North River, AL (4.4 miles ).

Latitude: 33.65 N, Longitude: 87.93 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 205

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Population change in the 1990s: -41 (-16.1%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (21%)
  • Truck transportation (17%)
  • Wood products (13%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (10%)
  • Transportation equipment (10%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (10%)
  • Repair and maintenance (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (25%)
  • Finance and insurance (15%)
  • Truck transportation (13%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (10%)
  • Food and beverage stores (8%)
  • Apparel (4%)
  • Apparel, piece goods, and notions merchant wholesalers (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (11%)
  • Fishing and hunting, and forest and logging workers (10%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (10%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (10%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (15%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (8%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
  • Cashiers (6%)
  • Communications equipment operators (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)



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Average climate in Belk, Alabama

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Belk-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Alabama state average. It is 201% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 17.1 miles away from the Belk town center killed 28 people and injured 272 people.

On 3/3/1966, a category 5 tornado 35.1 miles away from the town center killed 58 people and injured 518 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.


Belk-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alabama state average. It is 64% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 42.4 miles away from Belk center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 7.3 miles away from the city center
On 11/7/2004 at 11:20:21, a magnitude 4.4 (4.4 MB, 4.3 MW, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 69.0 miles away from the city center
On 12/12/1997 at 08:42:20, a magnitude 4.0 (3.9 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 38.1 miles away from Belk center
On 11/28/1999 at 11:00:09, a magnitude 3.8 (3.5 MB, 3.8 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 42.2 miles away from the city center
On 8/19/2004 at 23:51:49, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 MW, 3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 63.5 miles away from Belk center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Belk:
  • FAYETTE MED CTR AND LONG TERM CARE UNI (about 9 miles; FAYETTE, AL)
  • CARRAWAY NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER (about 30 miles; WINFIELD, AL)
  • PICKENS COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER INC (about 31 miles; CARROLLTON, AL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Belk:
  • UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA (about 31 miles; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Full-time enrollment: 17,453)
  • MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN (about 32 miles; COLUMBUS, MS; FT enrollment: 2,115)
  • SHELTON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 42 miles; TUSCALOOSA, AL; FT enrollment: 3,635)
  • ITAWAMBA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 50 miles; FULTON, MS; FT enrollment: 2,673)
  • MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 52 miles; MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS; FT enrollment: 14,613)
  • BEVILL STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 52 miles; SUMITON, AL; FT enrollment: 2,670)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM (about 59 miles; BIRMINGHAM, AL; FT enrollment: 12,178)

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Drinking water stations with addresses in Belk that have no violations reported:
  • BELK WATER SYSTEM (Address: P O BOX 1, Population served: 810, Primary Water Source Type: Purch_surface_water)

Average household size:
This town:  2.2 people
Alabama:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  72.2%
Whole state:  70.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  2.1%
Whole state:  3.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  6.3%
Whole state:  16.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  0.9%
Whole state:  7.3%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Belk, AL



Belk compared to Alabama state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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2004 Presidential Election results in Fayette County Alabama:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Electricity (54%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (30%)
  • Wood (12%)
  • Utility gas (4%)


Religion statistics for Belk

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionChurches of ChristUnited Methodist ChurchNational Association of Free Will BaptistsChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)
Adherents54.7%17.1%10.4%5.6%5.2%
Congregations39.5%24.4%12.8%4.7%5.8%
NameChurch of the NazareneAssemblies of GodCatholic ChurchEpiscopal ChurchOther religions
Adherents2.2%1.2%1.2%0.9%1.5%
Congregations4.7%1.2%1.2%1.2%4.7%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$642
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$575
Parks and Recreation 0$0 2$1,381
Water Supply 0$0 2$1,382
Totals for Government 0$0 11$3,980



Belk government finances in 2002:
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $153,000
    Financial Administration: $19,000
    Regular Highways: $2,000
    Fire Protection: $1,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $25,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $127,000
    Water Utilities: $18,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $18,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Water Utilities: $18,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $5,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $160,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $140,000
  • Tax - Individual Income: $9,000
    Total General Sales: $8,000
    NEC: $5,000
    Motor Vehicle License: $4,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $50,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $1,000

4.59% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($30,377 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.59%
Alabama average:  6.81%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Tuscaloosa County, AL  1.02% ($36,948 average AGI)
from Lamar County, AL  0.51% ($32,379)
from Marion County, AL  0.49% ($26,536)


6.20% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($32,182 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.20%
Alabama average:  6.16%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Tuscaloosa County, AL  1.96% ($37,593 average AGI)
to Marion County, AL  0.80% ($24,261)
to Walker County, AL  0.52% ($30,267)


Strongest AM radio stations in Belk:
  • WLDX (990 AM; 1 kW; FAYETTE, AL; Owner: THOMLEY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WVSA (1380 AM; 5 kW; VERNON, AL; Owner: LAMAR CTY. B/CING. CO., INC.)
  • WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WKXM (1300 AM; 5 kW; WINFIELD, AL; Owner: AD-MEDIA MANAGEMENT CORP.)
  • WERH (970 AM; 5 kW; HAMILTON, AL; Owner: KATE F. FITE)
  • WTSK (790 AM; 5 kW; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WSPZ (1150 AM; 5 kW; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: RADIO SOUTH, INC)
  • WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WWPG (1280 AM; 5 kW; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: LAWSON OF TUSCALOOSA, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Belk:
  • WDXB (102.5 FM; JASPER, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTXT (98.1 FM; FAYETTE, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBEI (101.7 FM; REFORM, AL; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WZBQ (94.1 FM; CARROLLTON, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WACR-FM (103.9 FM; COLUMBUS, MS; Owner: T & W COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WSYE (93.3 FM; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: JMD, INC.)
  • WJEC (106.5 FM; VERNON, AL; Owner: LAMAR COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WKOR-FM (94.9 FM; COLUMBUS, MS; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WALN (89.3 FM; CARROLLTON, AL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WBHJ (95.7 FM; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WMBC (103.1 FM; COLUMBUS, MS; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WKXM-FM (105.9 FM; WINFIELD, AL; Owner: AD-MEDIA MANAGEMENT CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Belk:
  • WCFT-TV (Channel 33; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: TV ALABAMA, INCORPORATED)
  • WDBB (Channel 17; BESSEMER, AL; Owner: WDBB-TV, INC.)
  • WCBI-TV (Channel 4; COLUMBUS, MS; Owner: COLUMBUS TELEVISION, INC.)
  • W25AD (Channel 25; COLUMBUS, MS; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WSFG-LP (Channel 63; BERRY, AL; Owner: ETTIE CLARK)
  • WSSF-LP (Channel 58; BERRY, AL; Owner: ETTIE CLARK)


Belk fatal accident list:
Apr 7, 1998 04:10 AM, Sr-96, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • Int Fayette Cr 6 & Southern Railway, Call Sign: KNCP794, Licensee ID: L00008014
    Assigned Frequencies : 160.245 MHz, 160.950 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/05/2002, Expiration Date: 02/06/2012, Cancelation Date: 06/18/2002
    Registrant: Norfolk Southern Railway Company, 99 Spring St Sw, Atlanta, GA 30303, Phone: (404) 529-1254

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