Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 19.6%
(13.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 18.9% for Black residents, 50.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 8.4% for other race residents, 44.6% for two or more races residents)
According to our research of Alabama and other state lists, there were 13 registered sex offenders living in Center Point, Alabama as of December 11, 2023. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Center Point is 1,286 to 1. The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.
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Ancestries: African (19.9%), American (4.0%), Irish (3.3%), French (3.2%), European (2.0%), English (1.5%).
Current Local Time: CST time zone
Incorporated in 2002
Elevation: 832 feet
Land area: 8.05 square miles.
Population density: 2,005 people per square mile (low).
309 residents are foreign born
This place:
1.9%
Alabama:
3.5%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $800 (0.7%) Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $523 (0.5%)
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Birmingham, AL (11.0 miles , pop. 242,820).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (569.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 81.3. This is about average.
City:
81.3
U.S.:
74.2
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2018 was 0.261. This is about average.Closest monitor was 8.4 miles away from the city center.
City:
0.261
U.S.:
0.267
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 9.30. This is significantly worse than average.Closest monitor was 6.3 miles away from the city center.
City:
9.30
U.S.:
5.56
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 2.50. This is worse than average.Closest monitor was 2.4 miles away from the city center.
City:
2.50
U.S.:
1.79
Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 25.8. This is better than average.Closest monitor was 2.6 miles away from the city center.
City:
25.8
U.S.:
33.3
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 21.2. This is about average.Closest monitor was 4.6 miles away from the city center.
City:
21.2
U.S.:
19.6
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 9.65. This is about average.Closest monitor was 4.6 miles away from the city center.
City:
9.65
U.S.:
8.46
Tornado activity:
Center Point-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Alabama state average. It is 160% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 4/4/1977, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 2.9 miles away from the Center Point place center killed 22 peopleand injured 130 peopleand causedbetween $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.
On 4/8/1998, a category F5 tornado 11.7 miles away from the place center killed 32 peopleand injured 259 peopleand caused $200 million in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Center Point-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alabama state average. It is 129% greater 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 36.9 miles away from Center Point center On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 84.4 miles away from Center Point center On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 84.4 miles away from Center Point center On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 67.0 miles away from Center Point center 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) earthquake occurred 177.4 miles away from Center Point center On 11/7/2004 at 11:20:21, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 99.8 miles away from the city 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 Jefferson County (32) is a lot greater than the US average (15). Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 24 Emergencies Declared: 6
Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 18, Tornadoes: 16, Floods: 14, Hurricanes: 6, Winds: 6, Drought: 1, Fire: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Snowfall: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers in Center Point:
DAVITA CENTER POINT DIALYSIS (2337 1ST ST NE)
Other hospitals and medical centers near Center Point:
SOUTHERN CARE BIRMINGHAM (Hospital, about 1 miles away; BIRMINGHAM, AL)
BIRMINGHAM NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER EAST (Nursing Home, about 1 miles away; BIRMINGHAM, AL)
BIRMINGHAM EAST DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 4 miles away; BIRMINGHAM, AL)
GOLDEN LIVING CENTER - TRUSSVILLE (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; TRUSSVILLE, AL)
DCI BIRMINGHAM (Dialysis Facility, about 5 miles away; BIRMINGHAM, AL)
JEFFERSON CO NH (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; BIRMINGHAM, AL)
JEFFERSON REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; BIRMINGHAM, AL)
Churches in Center Point include: Centercrest Church (A), First United Methodist Church (B), Hilldale Baptist Church (C), Center Point Baptist Church (D), First Baptist Church of Chalkville (E), Cathedral of the Cross (F), Grace Chapel Assembly of God Church (G), Twentyfifth Avenue Baptist Church (H). Display/hide their locations on the map
Jefferson 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:
2.7 people
Alabama:
2.5 people
Percentage of family households:
This place:
71.0%
Whole state:
67.8%
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:
5.4%
Whole state:
4.7%
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
Gay men: 0.2% of all households
People in group quarters in Center Point in 2010:
122 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
3 people in college/university student housing
3 people in group homes intended for adults
People in group quarters in Center Point in 2000:
130 people in nursing homes
47 people in other group homes
12 people in homes for the mentally retarded
Banks with branches in Center Point (2011 data):
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Center Point Branch at 2351 Center Point Road, branch established on 1971/05/27. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
Religion statistics for Center Point, AL (based on Jefferson County data)
Religion
Adherents
Congregations
Evangelical Protestant
308,984
710
Black Protestant
106,653
257
Mainline Protestant
67,037
150
Catholic
55,083
32
Other
13,073
45
Orthodox
1,424
4
None
106,212
-
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
Edwards Lake, Edwards Lake 1 Mi E Of (Lat: 33.611472 Lon: -86.655250), Type: Tower, Structure height: 48.8 m, Overall height: 54.6 m, Call Sign: WNTM378, Assigned Frequencies: 932.418 MHz, 941.418 MHz, 932.381 MHz, 941.381 MHz, Grant Date: 08/09/2018, Expiration Date: 08/31/2028, Registrant: Southern Company Services, 600 N. 18th St / Bin 5n-5409, Birmingham, AL 35203, Phone: (205) 257-7600, Fax: (205) 257-2134, Email:
PINSON, Meadow Craft Road (Lat: 33.644583 Lon: -86.732278), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 79.2 m, Call Sign: WQWN530, Assigned Frequencies: 10895.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, 10895.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/13/2015, Expiration Date: 10/13/2025, Certifier: Larry F Butts, Registrant: Southern Company Services, 600 N. 18th St / Bin 5n-5409, Birmingham, AL 35203, Phone: (205) 257-7600, Fax: (205) 257-2134, Email:
CATOCTIN MT, Edwards Lake 1 Mi E (Lat: 33.611194 Lon: -86.655528), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 48.8 m, Overall height: 54.6 m, Call Sign: KBR46, Assigned Frequencies: 5945.20 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6152.75 MHz, Grant Date: 01/06/2018, Expiration Date: 04/01/2028, Registrant: Norfolk Southern, 650 West Peachtree St Nw, Atlanta, GA 30308, Phone: (404) 582-6244, Fax: (404) 582-6244, Email:
Aircraft: BEECH D35 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR E225 SERIES (225 HP) (Reciprocating) N-Number: 2951B, N2951B, N-2951B, Serial Number: D-3592, Year manufactured: 1953 Registrant (Individual): L F Wilder, Po Box 9786, Center Point, AL 35215 Deregistered:Cancel Date: 05/18/2018
Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating) N-Number: 3973K, N3973K, N-3973K, Serial Number: 28-23858, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 10/17/1967, Certificate Issue Date: 10/01/2012 Registrant (Individual): Olajide Ayodeji Awotona, 425 Sun Valley Rd, Center Point, AL 35215 Deregistered:Cancel Date: 02/13/2018
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009 (Based on 1 full and 6 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
96
$93,241
38
$67,201
214
$104,611
11
$29,210
1
$1,455,930
33
$76,649
0
$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
11
$102,358
1
$70,740
21
$113,926
1
$8,190
0
$0
1
$52,470
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
29
$99,262
23
$70,903
197
$106,141
37
$29,266
0
$0
12
$67,452
2
$30,750
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
18
$106,228
8
$91,045
118
$110,869
6
$70,495
0
$0
6
$62,647
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
11
$90,115
3
$39,800
31
$109,843
2
$105,115
1
$111,570
2
$106,185
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2008 (Based on 1 full and 6 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
149
$103,652
100
$83,383
270
$99,884
28
$32,686
1
$517,820
66
$74,696
1
$73,620
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
8
$81,595
13
$74,140
46
$100,067
9
$22,113
0
$0
6
$72,405
1
$76,080
APPLICATIONS DENIED
58
$105,360
52
$88,325
366
$115,200
80
$56,038
0
$0
37
$82,451
2
$74,130
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
27
$104,939
18
$82,638
108
$113,259
7
$73,573
0
$0
13
$71,012
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
4
$140,445
5
$84,870
44
$111,865
5
$41,028
0
$0
4
$63,600
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007 (Based on 1 full and 6 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
74
$107,431
331
$98,294
302
$95,697
54
$36,117
2
$2,599,670
80
$75,313
1
$12,950
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
6
$86,987
49
$90,232
68
$89,016
9
$36,602
0
$0
11
$78,036
4
$48,518
APPLICATIONS DENIED
26
$110,347
120
$101,776
440
$108,493
138
$48,965
0
$0
55
$84,031
5
$45,202
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
17
$107,411
48
$100,173
196
$109,898
16
$101,719
0
$0
14
$65,124
2
$87,985
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
2
$86,145
26
$99,773
61
$114,117
7
$81,127
0
$0
6
$93,492
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2006 (Based on 1 full and 6 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
66
$107,057
524
$86,571
376
$90,496
61
$35,789
7
$686,759
113
$76,019
1
$26,820
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
2
$90,600
96
$86,437
99
$94,981
10
$39,574
0
$0
10
$80,688
3
$50,180
APPLICATIONS DENIED
13
$118,050
212
$93,977
482
$102,692
135
$38,278
0
$0
31
$67,395
9
$60,667
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
13
$117,065
97
$89,496
223
$106,592
18
$76,896
0
$0
22
$74,008
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
1
$93,630
34
$92,416
91
$109,903
1
$27,830
0
$0
8
$67,116
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2005 (Based on 1 full and 6 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
63
$104,844
607
$84,807
370
$89,721
40
$38,879
8
$2,231,806
102
$96,222
0
$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
4
$73,133
116
$76,150
113
$96,020
5
$15,854
0
$0
13
$61,582
8
$43,138
APPLICATIONS DENIED
15
$100,068
210
$75,094
482
$95,596
98
$35,039
0
$0
21
$73,000
10
$47,345
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
8
$112,711
134
$88,721
288
$106,179
47
$136,117
1
$1,354,290
23
$73,518
1
$42,500
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
3
$143,777
33
$83,722
77
$103,882
3
$41,637
0
$0
4
$77,588
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2004 (Based on 1 full and 6 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
102
$103,933
414
$83,764
457
$89,981
44
$40,360
3
$2,315,437
92
$68,686
4
$33,025
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
2
$117,215
88
$84,968
135
$93,207
4
$54,055
0
$0
7
$70,529
3
$64,480
APPLICATIONS DENIED
24
$91,925
142
$83,384
460
$90,381
94
$27,246
0
$0
23
$75,729
25
$45,987
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
11
$88,015
56
$98,616
221
$92,874
18
$44,040
0
$0
11
$88,010
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
6
$82,043
33
$86,176
180
$100,210
3
$68,767
0
$0
1
$54,230
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2003 (Based on 1 full and 6 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
140
$97,842
347
$85,654
704
$84,955
27
$34,176
5
$1,831,312
71
$63,559
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
8
$116,229
62
$85,365
132
$86,212
4
$17,250
1
$6,472,700
6
$79,897
APPLICATIONS DENIED
24
$87,965
109
$78,656
456
$85,340
48
$24,277
0
$0
10
$70,415
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
13
$85,619
67
$84,997
228
$88,823
1
$64,280
0
$0
10
$57,216
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
7
$93,973
25
$82,076
48
$89,806
4
$34,263
0
$0
4
$62,253
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2002 (Based on 1 full and 6 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
158
$92,108
187
$80,512
453
$82,131
31
$19,283
1
$6,346,780
33
$56,877
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
9
$89,982
23
$75,117
105
$77,171
6
$12,407
1
$6,315,200
4
$61,320
APPLICATIONS DENIED
22
$90,272
69
$75,441
272
$80,021
44
$18,649
0
$0
8
$52,771
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
14
$96,441
43
$91,418
181
$87,083
5
$35,590
0
$0
6
$64,558
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
6
$76,428
22
$63,054
68
$84,054
0
$0
0
$0
1
$76,020
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2001 (Based on 1 full and 6 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
202
$91,943
230
$83,371
403
$80,583
34
$15,709
2
$4,221,530
39
$66,830
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
5
$92,478
21
$66,118
65
$72,087
7
$21,073
0
$0
4
$41,490
APPLICATIONS DENIED
19
$80,221
82
$61,720
265
$78,159
40
$13,971
0
$0
7
$58,304
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
11
$89,501
25
$79,500
122
$70,769
7
$15,854
0
$0
1
$58,760
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
6
$94,248
10
$68,105
44
$76,818
0
$0
0
$0
1
$56,050
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2000 (Based on 1 full and 6 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
207
$83,351
173
$71,888
138
$62,313
31
$15,807
1
$335,580
17
$60,649
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
8
$69,814
26
$63,579
22
$57,873
9
$22,386
0
$0
1
$67,710
APPLICATIONS DENIED
29
$82,998
145
$48,562
137
$67,100
40
$17,109
0
$0
8
$43,856
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
13
$76,060
35
$76,016
63
$73,937
4
$40,890
0
$0
4
$74,995
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
4
$66,198
15
$78,829
55
$78,868
0
$0
0
$0
3
$74,167
Aggregated Statistics For Year 1999 (Based on 1 full and 6 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
2004 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents
According to the data from the years 2004 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 29. The highest number of reported fires - 136 took place in 2004, and the least - 0 in 2005. The data has a decreasing trend.
When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (47.9%), and Outside Fires (35.3%).
Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Center Point, AL