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Sumter County

Population in July 2008: 28. Population change since 2000: -9.7%
 

Males: 10  (38.7%)
Females: 18  (61.3%)

Median resident age:  41.5 years
Alabama median age:  35.8 years

Zip code: 35459


Estimated median household income in 2007: $7,195 (it was $5,833 in 2000)
Emelle:  $7,195
Alabama:  $40,554

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $13,802
Emelle:  $13,802
Alabama:  $22,366

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $34,593 (it was $22,500 in 2000)
Emelle:  $34,593
Alabama:  $115,600

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $74,829; Detached houses: $85,085; Mobile homes: $46,136

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Races in Emelle:

  • Black (93.5%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (6.5%)

2008 cost of living index in Emelle: 80.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (16.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 254 feet

Land area: 0.22 square miles.

Population density: 129 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Emelle

  • High school or higher: 78.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 44.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 13.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Emelle town

  • Never married: 15.0%
  • Now married: 50.0%
  • Separated: 15.0%
  • Widowed: 20.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

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:

Emelle:  0.9% ($199)
Alabama:  0.4% ($289)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Tuscaloosa, AL (56.0 miles , pop. 77,906).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Birmingham, AL (102.9 miles , pop. 242,820).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (465.5 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities: Geiger, AL (3.1 miles) , Gainesville, AL (3.3 miles ), Epes, AL (3.4 miles ), Scooba, MS (3.4 miles ), Livingston, AL (3.5 miles ), Panola-Geiger, AL (3.7 miles ), York, AL (4.0 miles ), Boligee, AL (4.1 miles ).

Latitude: 32.73 N, Longitude: 88.31 W

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Population change in the 1990s: -13 (-29.5%).



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Emelle-area historical tornado activity is near Alabama state average. It is 133% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/12/1986, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 15.6 miles away from the Emelle town center injured 8 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 3/29/1976, a category 4 tornado 28.5 miles away from the town center injured 8 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Emelle-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Alabama state average. It is 77% 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 77.1 miles away from Emelle 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 22.9 miles away from the city center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 73.7 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 77.5 miles away from Emelle 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 77.7 miles away from the city center
On 7/16/1993 at 10:54:32, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 68.0 miles away from Emelle center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Emelle:
  • HILL HOSPITAL OF SUMTER COUNTY (about 21 miles; YORK, AL)
  • GREENE COUNTY HOSPITAL AND NURSING HOM (about 26 miles; EUTAW, AL)
  • ALLIANCE HEALTH CENTER (about 31 miles; MERIDIAN, MS)

Political contributions by individuals in Emelle, AL

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Emelle:
  • MERIDIAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 37 miles; MERIDIAN, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,455)
  • SHELTON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 55 miles; TUSCALOOSA, AL; FT enrollment: 3,635)
  • MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN (about 56 miles; COLUMBUS, MS; FT enrollment: 2,115)
  • MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 58 miles; MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS; FT enrollment: 14,613)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA (about 59 miles; TUSCALOOSA, AL; FT enrollment: 17,453)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MONTEVALLO (about 88 miles; MONTEVALLO, AL; FT enrollment: 2,651)
  • JONES COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE (about 95 miles; ELLISVILLE, MS; FT enrollment: 4,072)

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Average household size:
This town:  2.1 people
Alabama:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  66.7%
Whole state:  70.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  0.0%
Whole state:  3.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  61.9%
Whole state:  16.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  42.9%
Whole state:  7.3%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Emelle, AL



Emelle compared to Alabama state average:
  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above 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 Sumter County Alabama:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (63%)
  • Utility gas (19%)
  • Electricity (19%)


Religion statistics for Emelle

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchChurches of ChristPresbyterian Church (USA) Mennonite Church of God in Christ
Adherents54.1%20.0%5.2%5.0%4.6%
Congregations26.7%24.4%6.7%8.9%2.2%
NameChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsPresbyterian Church in AmericaEpiscopal ChurchCatholic ChurchOther religions
Adherents2.4%2.1%2.1%1.7%2.7%
Congregations2.2%13.3%4.4%2.2%8.9%
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



5.10% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($22,770 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.10%
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  0.66% ($17,429 average AGI)
from Lauderdale County, MS  0.54% ($23,348)
from Marengo County, AL  0.28% ($19,167)


6.48% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($26,289 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.48%
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  1.23% ($27,189 average AGI)
to Jefferson County, AL  0.53% ($25,000)
to Marengo County, AL  0.49% ($28,571)


Strongest AM radio stations in Emelle:
  • WYLS (670 AM; daytime; 5 kW; YORK, AL; Owner: GRANTELL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMOX (1010 AM; 10 kW; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MAGNOLIA STATE B/C CO., INC.)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WALT (910 AM; 5 kW; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WMER (1390 AM; 5 kW; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MICHAEL H. GLASS)
  • WASG (550 AM; 25 kW; ATMORE, AL; Owner: 550 AM, INC)
  • WQST (850 AM; daytime; 10 kW; FOREST, MS; Owner: ACE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)

Strongest FM radio stations in Emelle:
  • WJDQ (101.3 FM; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WOKK (97.1 FM; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WZBQ (94.1 FM; CARROLLTON, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • W217AQ (91.3 FM; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • WALN (89.3 FM; CARROLLTON, AL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WJXM (105.7 FM; DE KALB, MS; Owner: EAST MISSISSIPPI BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WSLY (104.9 FM; YORK, AL; Owner: GRANTELL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Emelle:
  • WIIQ (Channel 41; DEMOPOLIS, AL; Owner: ALABAMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • Edward G Roach, 5977 Dan Mitchell Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 79.3 m
    Registrant: Sba Infrastructures, LLC, 5900 Broken Sound Pkwy Nw, Boca Raton, FL 33487, Phone: (561) 995-7670, Email:
  • Thomas F Riley, 0.32 M.Ne Of The Intersection Of Sr 17 And Mount Tabor Rd.,Bearing 186.7 Degrees, Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 77.4 m
    Registrant: 5 N. Mccormick Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73127, Phone: (405) 694-2100, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 2
  • Call Sign: KG4NKW, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00356369
    Grant Date: 05/11/2001, Expiration Date: 05/11/2011, Certifier: David L Warkentin
    Registrant: David L Warkentin, 340 Sumter 30, Emelle, AL 35459
  • Call Sign: KG4ZIV, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00663699
    Grant Date: 04/01/2003, Expiration Date: 04/01/2013, Certifier: Randall D Warkentin
    Registrant: Randall D Warkentin, 310 Sumter 30, Emelle, AL 35457


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 6
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-23-160 (Fixed wing multi engine, Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 150 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-360-A1D (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3183P , Serial Number: 23-1411, Year manufactured: 1958, Airworthiness Date: 10/21/1981
    Registrant (Corporation): Apostolic Advancement Association, Rr 1 Box 56, Emelle, AL 35459
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182J (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 339CP , Serial Number: 18257470, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 08/01/1966
    Registrant (Partnership): Alan F Henley, 576 Henley Dr, Emelle, AL 35459, Other Owners: Mark L Henley
  • Aircraft: PIPER J3C-65 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 42185 , Serial Number: 14427, Year manufactured: 1945, Airworthiness Date: 01/14/1958
    Registrant (Individual): Alan F Henley, 576 Henley Dr, Emelle, AL 35459
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 310D (Fixed wing multi engine, Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 167 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR I0-470 SERIES (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6986T , Serial Number: 39286, Year manufactured: 1960, Airworthiness Date: 10/14/1960
    Registrant (Individual): Alan F Henley, 576 Henley Dr, Emelle, AL 35459
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-25-235 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 93 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-540 SERIES (250 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7679Z , Serial Number: 25-3829, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 02/03/1966
    Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, Rr 1 Box 5, Emelle, AL 35459
  • Aircraft: JOLLEY BREEZY (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 85 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 86127 , Serial Number: PDJ1, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 07/11/1980
    Registrant (Individual): Thomas W Henley, Rt 1 Box 131, Emelle, AL 35459


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