Detroit, Alabama

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Population in July 2008: 226. Population change since 2000: -8.5%

Males: 104	(46.2%)
Females: 122	(53.8%)

Median resident age:	35.4 years
Alabama median age:	35.8 years

Zip codes: 35552.

Estimated median household income in 2007: $24,093 (it was $19,531 in 2000)

Detroit:	$24,093
Alabama:	$40,554

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $12,991

Detroit:	$12,991
Alabama:	$22,366

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $84,559 (it was $55,000 in 2000)

Detroit:	$84,559
Alabama:	$115,600

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $89,474; Detached houses: $96,934; Townhouses or other attached units: $78,623; Mobile homes: $26,250

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Races in Detroit:

White Non-Hispanic (79.4%)
Black (20.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Detroit: 80.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (15.8%), Irish (6.1%), English (5.7%), German (2.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 362 feet

Land area: 1.35 square miles.

Population density: 167 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in Detroit

High school or higher: 57.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.5%
Unemployed: 7.2%
Mean travel time to work: 24.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Detroit town

Never married: 13.6%
Now married: 66.2%
Separated: 1.9%
Widowed: 9.1%
Divorced: 9.1%

0 residents are foreign born

This town:	0.0%
Alabama:	2.0%

According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Detroit, Alabama in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Detroit to the number of sex offenders is 113 to 1.

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

Detroit:	0.4% ($220)
Alabama:	0.4% ($289)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Tuscaloosa, AL (67.5 miles , pop. 77,906).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Birmingham, AL (85.5 miles , pop. 242,820).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (504.4 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Sulligent, AL (3.1 miles ), Gattman, MS (3.2 miles) , Beaverton, AL (3.3 miles ), Hamilton, AL (3.6 miles ), Smithville, MS (3.6 miles ), Bexar, AL (3.8 miles ), Tremont, MS (3.9 miles ), Hatley, MS (3.9 miles ).

Latitude: 34.03 N, Longitude: 88.17 W

Area code: 205

Population change in the 1990s: -44 (-15.1%).

Most common industries for males (%):

Machinery (16%)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (14%)
Wood products (7%)
Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (7%)
Professional, scientific, and technical services (7%)
Transportation equipment (5%)
Food and beverage stores (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):

Public administration (18%)
Accommodation and food services (15%)
Apparel (12%)
Finance and insurance (9%)
Educational services (9%)
Health care (9%)
Wood products (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)

Metal workers and plastic workers (12%)
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9%)
Farmers and farm managers (7%)
Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
Fishing and hunting, and forest and logging workers (7%)
Material moving workers except laborers and material movers, hand (7%)
Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)

Waiters and waitresses (15%)
Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (12%)
Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (12%)
Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (12%)
Registered nurses (9%)
Personal appearance workers (6%)
Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)

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Average climate in Detroit, Alabama

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Detroit-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Alabama state average. It is 197% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 13.8 miles away from the Detroit town center killed 28 people and injured 272 people.

On 4/29/1963, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 28.7 miles away from the town center killed 3 people and injured 20 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Detroit-area historical earthquake activity is near Alabama state average. It is 81% 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 68.0 miles away from Detroit center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 28.5 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 96.2 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 63.1 miles away from Detroit 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 67.6 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 89.7 miles away from Detroit center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Detroit:

MARION REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 13 miles; HAMILTON, AL)
GILMORE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; AMORY, MS)
CARRAWAY NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER (about 21 miles; WINFIELD, AL)

Political contributions by individuals in Detroit, AL

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Detroit:

ITAWAMBA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 21 miles; FULTON, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,673)
MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN (about 39 miles; COLUMBUS, MS; FT enrollment: 2,115)
NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 49 miles; BOONEVILLE, MS; FT enrollment: 2,628)
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 54 miles; MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS; FT enrollment: 14,613)
NORTHWEST SHOALS COMMUNITY COLLEGE-MUSCLE SHOALS (about 60 miles; MUSCLE SHOALS, AL; FT enrollment: 2,669)
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA (about 61 miles; TUSCALOOSA, AL; FT enrollment: 17,453)
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA (about 65 miles; FLORENCE, AL; FT enrollment: 4,770)

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Drinking water stations with addresses in Detroit that have no violations reported:

DETROIT WATER WORKS (Address: P O BOX 114, Population served: 444, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Average household size:

This town:	2.4 people
Alabama:	2.5 people

Percentage of family households:

This town:	76.5%
Whole state:	70.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This town:	1.0%
Whole state:	3.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:

This town:	23.9%
Whole state:	16.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:

This town:	6.8%
Whole state:	7.3%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Detroit, AL

Detroit compared to Alabama state average:

Median household income significantly below state average.
Median house value significantly below state average.
Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

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Banks with branches in Detroit (2009 data):

First National Bank: Detroit Branch at 65367 Highway 17, branch established on 1967-01-16. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $258.6 mil, Deposits: $222.9 mil, headquarters in Hamilton, AL, positive income, 10 total offices, Holding Company: Marion County Bancshares, Inc.

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School Enrollment by Level of School

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2004 Presidential Election results in Lamar County Alabama:

Most commonly used house heating fuel:
	Utility gas (72%) Electricity (21%) Bottled, tank, or LP gas (4%) Wood (2%)

Religion statistics for Detroit

Adherents

Name	Southern Baptist Convention	National Association of Free Will Baptists	United Methodist Church	Churches of Christ	Other religions
Adherents	41.8%	21.3%	16.6%	11.4%	8.9%
Congregations	28.7%	18.1%	25.5%	13.8%	13.8%

Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
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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
Other Government Administration	0	$0		7	$850
Water Supply	0	$0		1	$400
Totals for Government	0	$0		8	$1,250

Detroit government finances in 2002:

Current Operations - Water Utilities: $34,000
Financial Administration: $10,000

Regular Highways: $5,000

Fire Protection: $5,000
Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $6,000
General Revenue, NEC: $2,000
Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $197,000
Revenue - Water Utilities: $40,000
State Intergovernmental - Highways: $5,000
Tax - NEC: $13,000
Total General Sales: $10,000

Property: $5,000

Other Selective Sales: $1,000

Motor Vehicle License: $1,000

Public Utilities: $1,000
Total Salaries & Wages: $15,000

4.19% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($28,233 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	4.19%
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 Lowndes County, MS	0.80% ($28,000 average AGI)
from Marion County, AL	0.64% ($22,531)
from Fayette County, AL	0.50% ($26,800)

6.14% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($28,908 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	6.14%
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 Marion County, AL	0.96% ($23,306 average AGI)
to Tuscaloosa County, AL	0.90% ($36,283)
to Lowndes County, MS	0.72% ($29,027)

Strongest AM radio stations in Detroit:

WERH (970 AM; 5 kW; HAMILTON, AL; Owner: KATE F. FITE)
WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
WVSA (1380 AM; 5 kW; VERNON, AL; Owner: LAMAR CTY. B/CING. CO., INC.)
WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WFTO (1330 AM; 5 kW; FULTON, MS; Owner: AIR SOUTH RADIO, INC.)
WKXM (1300 AM; 5 kW; WINFIELD, AL; Owner: AD-MEDIA MANAGEMENT CORP.)
WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
WLOR (1550 AM; 50 kW; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: BCA RADIO, LLC)
WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Detroit:

WSYE (93.3 FM; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: JMD, INC.)
WJEC (106.5 FM; VERNON, AL; Owner: LAMAR COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
WDXB (102.5 FM; JASPER, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WWKZ (105.3 FM; ABERDEEN, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
WKXM-FM (105.9 FM; WINFIELD, AL; Owner: AD-MEDIA MANAGEMENT CORP.)
WFTA (101.9 FM; FULTON, MS; Owner: AIR SOUTH RADIO, INC.)
WAJS (91.7 FM; TUPELO, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
WAFM (95.3 FM; AMORY, MS; Owner: STANFORD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
WERH-FM (92.1 FM; HAMILTON, AL; Owner: KATE F. FITE)

TV broadcast stations around Detroit:

W39CD (Channel 38; FULTON, MS; Owner: UNITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
WCBI-TV (Channel 4; COLUMBUS, MS; Owner: COLUMBUS TELEVISION, INC.)
WTVA (Channel 9; TUPELO, MS; Owner: WTVA, INC.)
WCFT-TV (Channel 33; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: TV ALABAMA, INCORPORATED)
WDBB (Channel 17; BESSEMER, AL; Owner: WDBB-TV, INC.)
WHDF (Channel 15; FLORENCE, AL; Owner: VALLEY TELEVISION, LLC)
W46DF (Channel 46; HAMILTON, AL; Owner: WMTY, INC.)

Detroit fatal accident list:
Apr 14, 2002 04:24 AM, Sr-17, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 4

Call Sign: KF4OOW, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00142827
Grant Date: 01/23/1997, Expiration Date: 01/23/2007, Cancelation Date: 07/14/2000
Registrant: Ricky J Roberts, 4380 County Hwy 26, Detroit, AL 35552
Call Sign: KG4FGJ, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00171468
Grant Date: 11/13/1999, Expiration Date: 11/13/2009, Cancelation Date: 01/27/2001, Certifier: Billy W Murphy
Registrant: Billy W Murphy, 236 Industrial Rd, Detroit, AL 35552
Call Sign: AI4RR, Previous Call Sign: KF4OOW, Licensee ID: L00142827
Grant Date: 07/14/2000, Expiration Date: 07/14/2010, Certifier: Ricky J Roberts
Registrant: Ricky J Roberts, 4380 County Hwy 26, Detroit, AL 35552
Call Sign: N4BWM, Previous Call Sign: KG4FGJ, Licensee ID: L00171468
Grant Date: 01/27/2001, Expiration Date: 01/27/2011, Certifier: Billy W Murphy
Registrant: Billy W Murphy, 236 Industrial Rd, Detroit, AL 35552

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1

Aircraft: AERONCA 11AC (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 75 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 3891E , Serial Number: 11AC-S-84, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 03/16/1956
Registrant (Individual): James D Nix, Rt 2 Box 192, Detroit, AL 35552

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