Carlowville, Alabama

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Population in July 2007: 800.
Males: 382  (47.8%)
Females: 418  (52.2%)
Median resident age:

43.3 years
Alabama median age:

35.8 years

Zip code: 36761

Estimated median household income in 2021: $28,846 (it was $19,653 in 2000)
Carlowville:

$28,846
AL:

$53,913

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $22,324 (it was $14,602 in 2000)

Carlowville CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $97,554 (it was $59,300 in 2000)
Carlowville:

$97,554
AL:

$172,800

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $142,318; detached houses: $169,881; townhouses or other attached units: $44,660; in 2-unit structures: $69,433; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $116,017; mobile homes: $70,460
March 2022 cost of living index in Carlowville: 83.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Carlowville, AL (2000)
    • 61871.5%Black alone
    • 24328.1%White alone
    • 20.2%Hispanic
    • 10.1%Two or more races

Races in Carlowville detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 351 feet

Land area: 195.6 square miles.

Population density: 4.1 people per square mile   (very low).

Carlowville, Alabama map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Carlowville CCD:

0.3% ($199)
Alabama:

0.4% ($289)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Montgomery, AL (45.9 miles , pop. 201,568).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (522.5 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Sardis, AL (2.9 miles ),
Craig-Tyler, AL (3.8 miles ),
Benton-Collirene, AL (3.9 miles ),
Braggs-Prairie Hill, AL (4.0 miles ),
Selmont-West Selmont, AL (4.0 miles ),
Boykin, AL (4.0 miles ),
Benton, AL (4.0 miles),
Oak Hill, AL (4.0 miles)

Latitude: 32.15 N, Longitude: 87.02 W

Distribution of median household income in Carlowville, AL in 2021
Carlowville satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

4.1%
Alabama:

1.9%
Most common industries in Carlowville, AL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (11.3%)
  • Paper (10.4%)
  • Educational services (7.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.8%)
  • Apparel (6.8%)
  • Wood products (6.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Paper (16.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.6%)
  • Metal & metal products (9.9%)
  • Health care (9.9%)
  • Construction (9.2%)
  • Alcoholic beverages merchant wholesalers (6.4%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (6.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (19.8%)
  • Apparel (18.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (14.8%)
  • Health care (13.6%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (8.6%)
  • Wood products (8.6%)
  • Public administration (8.6%)
Most common occupations in Carlowville, AL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.2%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (6.8%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (6.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (16.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (14.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (11.3%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (10.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.7%)
  • Plant and system operators (5.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (18.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (12.3%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (11.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (8.6%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (8.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.6%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (7.4%)

Average climate in Carlowville, Alabama

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Carlowville-area historical tornado activity is below Alabama state average. It is 26% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/1/2007, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 22.8 miles away from the Carlowville place center killed one person and injured 2 people and caused $2 million in damages.

On 4/23/1971, a category F4 tornado 26.5 miles away from the place center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Carlowville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alabama state average. It is 81% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 72.7 miles away from the city center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 87.7 miles away from Carlowville center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 180.9 miles away from the city center
On 11/7/2004 at 11:20:21, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 63.3 miles away from Carlowville center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 118.3 miles away from Carlowville center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 180.9 miles away from Carlowville center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Dallas County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 10, Floods: 8, Tornadoes: 7, Hurricanes: 6, Winds: 3, Drought: 1, Snowfall: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Carlowville:

  • Alabama State University (about 46 miles; Montgomery, AL; Full-time enrollment: 5,457)
  • Faulkner University (about 50 miles; Montgomery, AL; FT enrollment: 2,887)
  • Auburn University at Montgomery (about 52 miles; Montgomery, AL; FT enrollment: 4,092)
  • University of Montevallo (about 67 miles; Montevallo, AL; FT enrollment: 2,826)
  • Troy University (about 68 miles; Troy, AL; FT enrollment: 16,148)
  • Shelton State Community College (about 74 miles; Tuscaloosa, AL; FT enrollment: 4,106)
  • University of West Alabama (about 75 miles; Livingston, AL; FT enrollment: 3,394)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Carlowville: Watoolahakahatchee Scout Camp (A), Sprague Landing (B), Providence Landing (C), Nixson Hall (D), Pleasant Hill Station (E), Alabama Sheriffs Boys Ranch (F), Sinai Hall (G), Carlowville Volunteer Fire Department (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Carlowville include: Mount Pleasant Church (A), Mount Sinai Church (B), Pleasant Church (C), Saint Luke Church (D), Salem Church (E), Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church (F), County Line Church (G), County Line Church Number 2 (H), Ebe County Line Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Cox Cemetery (1), Center Ridge Cemetery (2), Carlowville Community Cemetery (3), Mount Lebanon Cemetery (4), Saint Pauls Cemetery (5), Underwood Cemetery (6), Boykin Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: US Steel Lake (A), Dallas County Lake (B), Dallas County Public Lake (C), R Cullpepper Lake (D), Frank Cothran Lake (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Swift Creek (A), Snake Creek (B), Rum Creek (C), Oak Creek (D), Mush Creek (E), Hurricane Creek (F), Hills Creek (G), Cedar Creek (H), Honor Branch (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Carlowville include: Carlowville Historic District (1), Portland Public Use Area (2), Elm Bluff Public Use Area (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Dallas County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.2 people
Alabama:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

58.7%
Whole state:

67.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

1.3%
Whole state:

4.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

27.0%
Whole state:

16.1%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

14.6%
Whole state:

7.3%
56 people in residential treatment centers for juveniles (non-correctional) in 2010

For population 15 years and over in Carlowville:

Marital status in Carlowville, AL
  • Never married: 29.8%
  • Now married: 54.0%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 8.9%
  • Divorced: 7.4%

For population 25 years and over in Carlowville:

  • High school or higher: 57.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.3%
  • Unemployed: 4.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

19.7
Alabama average:

13.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Carlowville, AL (based on Dallas County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant16,76473
Black Protestant6,39834
Mainline Protestant2,43826
Catholic5362
Other4105
None17,274-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 11
This county:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
This county:

0.93 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 41
Dallas County:

9.54 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

6.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 17
This county:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Dallas County:

15.1%
State:

11.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

41.2%
State:

31.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

8.9%
Alabama:

13.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Carlowville:

  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WASG (550 AM; 25 kW; ATMORE, AL; Owner: 550 AM, INC)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMSP (740 AM; 10 kW; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WACV (1170 AM; 10 kW; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: MONTGOMERY BROADCAST PROPERTIES, LTD)
  • WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WJUS (1310 AM; 5 kW; MARION, AL; Owner: GRACE BAPTIST TEMPLE CHURCH)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WYNI (930 AM; 5 kW; MONROEVILLE, AL; Owner: MCKISSICK ENTERPRISES)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WMRK (1340 AM; 1 kW; SELMA, AL; Owner: ALEXANDER B/C CO. INC.)
  • WKNG (1060 AM; daytime; 50 kW; TALLAPOOSA, GA; Owner: WKNG, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Carlowville:

  • WAPR (88.3 FM; SELMA, AL; Owner: UA-ASU-TSU EDUCATIONAL RADIO CORP.)
  • WBFZ (105.3 FM; SELMA, AL; Owner: IMANI COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION, INC)
  • WALX (100.9 FM; SELMA, AL; Owner: ALEXANDER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WJAM-FM (97.3 FM; ORRVILLE, AL; Owner: SCOTT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WLWI-FM (92.3 FM; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WQLD (104.3 FM; LUVERNE, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WZHT (105.7 FM; TROY, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WDXX (100.1 FM; SELMA, AL; Owner: BROADSOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WYVC (102.3 FM; CAMDEN, AL; Owner: DOWN HOME BROADCASTING)
  • WAQU (91.1 FM; SELMA, AL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WKXN (95.9 FM; GREENVILLE, AL; Owner: AUTAUGAVILLE RADIO, INC.)
  • WKXK (96.7 FM; PINE HILL, AL; Owner: AUTAUGAVILLE RADIO, INC.)
  • WVFG (107.5 FM; UNIONTOWN, AL; Owner: CHARLES E. JONES, JR.)

TV broadcast stations around Carlowville:

  • WAKA (Channel 8; SELMA, AL; Owner: ALABAMA BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WBIH (Channel 29; SELMA, AL; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W24CK (Channel 24; SELMA, AL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WNCF (Channel 32; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CHANNEL 32 MONTGOMERY LLC)
  • WRJM-TV (Channel 67; TROY, AL; Owner: JOSIE PARK BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSFA (Channel 12; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
  • WCOV-TV (Channel 20; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: WOODS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

6
  • Stacy J Ray, Highway 89 (Lat: 32.079667 Lon: -87.045917), Type: 97.5, Structure height: 01047 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Powersouth Energy Cooperative, Fcc@powersouth.Com, , 550 Andal-usia, Phone: (334) 427-3245
  • Angela Nesselroad, Highway 89 (Lat: 32.079667 Lon: -87.045917), Type: 97.5, Structure height: 01047 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Powersouth Energy Cooperative, Fcc@powersouth.Com, , 550 Andal-usia, Phone: (334) 427-3245
  • Approx .8 Mi E Of Cr 408 On St Hwy 41 (Lat: 32.157778 Lon: -87.067222), Type: 77.7, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: South Alabama Cellular Communications, Millr-y, Phone: (334) 375-2090
  • Stacy J Ray, Highway 89 (Lat: 32.079667 Lon: -87.045917), Type: 97.5, Structure height: 01047 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Powersouth Energy Cooperative, Fcc@powersouth.Com, , 550 Andal-usia, Phone: (334) 427-3245
  • Angela Nesselroad, Highway 89 (Lat: 32.079667 Lon: -87.045917), Type: 97.5, Structure height: 01047 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Powersouth Energy Cooperative, Fcc@powersouth.Com, , 550 Andal-usia, Phone: (334) 427-3245
  • Approx .8 Mi E Of Cr 408 On St Hwy 41 (Lat: 32.157778 Lon: -87.067222), Type: 77.7, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: South Alabama Cellular Communications, Millr-y, Phone: (334) 375-2090

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • CARLOWVILLE TANK, Water Tank On S R 89 (Lat: 32.173611 Lon: -87.024167), Type: Pipe, Structure height: 6 m, Call Sign: WQHA889,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.362 MHz, Grant Date: 06/15/2017, Expiration Date: 06/14/2027, Certifier: Teddy Pouncey, Registrant: Duke Instrument Service, Saraland, AL 36571-3016, Phone: (251) 675-6067, Fax: (251) 675-5938, Email:



Carlowville compared to Alabama state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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