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Pickens County

Population in July 2008: 76. Population change since 2000: -6.2%
 

Males: 38  (50.6%)
Females: 38  (49.4%)

Median resident age:  42.8 years
Alabama median age:  35.8 years

Zip code: 35461


Estimated median household income in 2008: $38,542 (it was $29,375 in 2000)
Ethelsville:  $38,542
Alabama:  $42,666

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $20,434

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $97,093 (it was $60,000 in 2000)
Ethelsville:  $97,093
Alabama:  $121,500

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $115,608; Detached houses: $143,313; Mobile homes: $10,000

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Races in Ethelsville:

  • White Non-Hispanic (86.4%)
  • Black (13.6%)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Ethelsville: 76.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (9.9%), English (4.9%), Irish (4.9%), German (2.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 364 feet

Land area: 0.57 square miles.

Population density: 134 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Ethelsville

  • High school or higher: 80.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.3%
  • Unemployed: 5.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ethelsville town

  • Never married: 19.2%
  • Now married: 48.1%
  • Separated: 1.9%
  • Widowed: 7.7%
  • Divorced: 23.1%

1 residents are foreign born

This town:  1.2%
Alabama:  2.0%


According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Ethelsville, Alabama in May 2009.
The ratio of number of residents in Ethelsville to the number of sex offenders is 76 to 1.

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

Ethelsville:  0.3% ($199)
Alabama:  0.4% ($289)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Tuscaloosa, AL (41.9 miles , pop. 77,906).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Birmingham, AL (81.3 miles , pop. 242,820).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (491.8 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities: Macedonia, AL (1.3 miles ), New Hope, MS (2.6 miles ), Reform, AL (3.4 miles ), Carrollton, AL (3.6 miles ), Millport, AL (3.6 miles ), Columbus, MS (3.6 miles ), Pickensville, AL (3.6 miles ), Kennedy, AL (4.2 miles ).

Latitude: 33.41 N, Longitude: 88.22 W

Area code: 205

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Population change in the 1990s: +33 (+68.8%).



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Ethelsville-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Alabama state average. It is 176% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 29.2 miles away from the Ethelsville town center killed 28 people and injured 272 people.

On 4/3/1974, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 10.0 miles away from the town center killed 3 people and injured 178 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.


Ethelsville-area historical earthquake activity is above Alabama state average. It is 74% 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 55.5 miles away from Ethelsville center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 30.2 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 55.4 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 52.6 miles away from Ethelsville 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 55.6 miles away from the city center
On 5/28/1995 at 15:28:36, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 27.2 miles away from Ethelsville center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Ethelsville:
  • PICKENS COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER INC (about 12 miles; CARROLLTON, AL)
  • BAPTIST MEM HOSP/GOLDEN TRIANGLE INC (about 16 miles; COLUMBUS, MS)
  • CLAY COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER (about 29 miles; WEST POINT, MS)

Political contributions by individuals in Ethelsville, AL

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ethelsville:
  • MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN (about 16 miles; COLUMBUS, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,115)
  • MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 34 miles; MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS; FT enrollment: 14,613)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA (about 38 miles; TUSCALOOSA, AL; FT enrollment: 17,453)
  • SHELTON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 45 miles; TUSCALOOSA, AL; FT enrollment: 3,635)
  • ITAWAMBA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 61 miles; FULTON, MS; FT enrollment: 2,673)
  • BEVILL STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 72 miles; SUMITON, AL; FT enrollment: 2,670)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM (about 75 miles; BIRMINGHAM, AL; FT enrollment: 12,178)

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Churches in Ethelsville include: Ethelsville Baptist Church (A), Ethelsville United Methodist Church (B), First Free Will Baptist Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Ethelsville Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

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

Percentage of family households:
This town:  62.2%
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 2008:
This town:  33.9%
Whole state:  16.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This town:  22.0%
Whole state:  7.3%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Ethelsville, AL



Ethelsville compared to Alabama state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below 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 significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Ethelsville (2009 data):
  • West Alabama Bank & Trust: Ethelsville Branch at First Street And U.S. Highway 82, branch established on 1980-05-19. Info updated 2009-03-10: Bank assets: $557.3 mil, Deposits: $397.6 mil, headquarters in Reform, AL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 16 total offices, Holding Company: West Alabama Capital Corp.



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Ethelsville travel time to work
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2004 Presidential Election results in Pickens County Alabama:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (76%)
  • Electricity (24%)


Religion statistics for Ethelsville

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 59.37%
Here59.4%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchNational Association of Free Will BaptistsPresbyterian Church in AmericaChurches of Christ
Adherents60.4%18.4%10.6%2.2%1.5%
Congregations39.1%23.0%10.3%2.3%5.7%
NameChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Church of God of ProphecyPentecostal Church of GodLDS (Mormon) ChurchOther
Adherents1.5%1.4%0.9%0.8%2.2%
Congregations3.4%4.6%2.3%1.1%8.0%
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
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$391
Water Supply 0$0 1$1,023
Totals for Government 0$0 8$1,414



Ethelsville government finances in 2002:
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $64,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $22,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $16,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $6,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $6,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $33,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $1,000
  • Tax - NEC: $3,000
    Total General Sales: $2,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $12,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $1,000

4.86% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($31,671 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.86%
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  1.90% ($31,944 average AGI)
from Lowndes County, MS  0.37% ($37,625)
from Lamar County, AL  0.29% ($36,263)


5.16% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,932 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.16%
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  2.23% ($27,973 average AGI)
to Lowndes County, MS  0.58% ($26,237)
to Lamar County, AL  0.18% ($45,000)


Strongest AM radio stations in Ethelsville:
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WRAG (590 AM; 1 kW; CARROLLTON, AL; Owner: BIRMINGHAM CHRISTIAN RADIO)
  • WACR (1050 AM; 1 kW; COLUMBUS, MS)
  • WVSA (1380 AM; 5 kW; VERNON, AL; Owner: LAMAR CTY. B/CING. CO., INC.)
  • WJWF (1400 AM; 1 kW; COLUMBUS, MS; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WTSK (790 AM; 5 kW; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WSPZ (1150 AM; 5 kW; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: RADIO SOUTH, INC)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Ethelsville:
  • WACR-FM (103.9 FM; COLUMBUS, MS; Owner: T & W COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WKOR-FM (94.9 FM; COLUMBUS, MS; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WZBQ (94.1 FM; CARROLLTON, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WALN (89.3 FM; CARROLLTON, AL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WBEI (101.7 FM; REFORM, AL; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WMBC (103.1 FM; COLUMBUS, MS; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • W213AS (90.5 FM; CARROLLTON, AL; Owner: WEST ALABAMA CHRISTIAN COMMS., INC.)
  • WTXT (98.1 FM; FAYETTE, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WAJV (98.9 FM; BROOKSVILLE, MS; Owner: URBAN RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WDXB (102.5 FM; JASPER, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSYE (93.3 FM; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: JMD, INC.)
  • WSMS (99.9 FM; ARTESIA, MS; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP)
  • WWKZ (105.3 FM; ABERDEEN, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBHJ (95.7 FM; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WMXU (106.1 FM; STARKVILLE, MS; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WMSU (92.1 FM; STARKVILLE, MS; Owner: URBAN RADIO LICENSES, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Ethelsville:
  • W25AD (Channel 25; COLUMBUS, MS; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • 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.)


Ethelsville fatal accident list:
Jul 6, 1989 07:50 AM, Sr6, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jun 14, 1986 06:30 AM, 82, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 3, Drunken drivers: 1
Dec 12, 1981 12:15 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Jan 26, 1979 01:00 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 3 meters (10ft)
Total costs: $654,000
Total average daily traffic: 600
Total average daily truck traffic: 60
Total future (year 2028) average daily traffic: 650

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 7
  • Christine A Verre, Ethelsville, Type: Tower, Structure height: 100.6 m, Overall height: 103.6 m
    Registrant: Crown Castle Usa, 2000 Corporate Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317, Phone: (336) 643-2524, Email:
  • b b carter, 2409 County Road 30, Type: Tower, Structure height: 75 m, Overall height: 78 m
    Registrant: American Towers, Inc., 1898 Leland Drive, Suite A, Marietta, GA 30067, Phone: (678) 265-6770
  • David M Baughn, 1.5 Km North Of Us Highway 82,, Type: Tower, Structure height: 121 m, Overall height: 122 m
    Registrant: Tti, Inc., Tuscaloosa, AL 35407, Phone: (205) 342-9948, Email:
  • Marin Fettman, 5244 Highway 82 (Bh1095a), Type: Tower, Structure height: 94.5 m, Overall height: 94.5 m, , Licensee ID: L01106613
    Registrant: T-Mobile South LLC, 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 378-4000, Email:
  • DONALD E WILDMON, Jim Dill Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 100 m, Overall height: 100 m
    Registrant: American Family Association, Tupelo, MS 38803, Phone: (662) 844-8888, Email:
  • DONALD E WILDMON, Jim Dill Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 152 m, Overall height: 152 m, , Licensee ID: L00431603
    Registrant: American Family Association, Tupelo, MS 38803, Phone: (662) 844-8888, Email:
  • Jct Of Highway 82 And S.R. 2, Type: Tower, Structure height: 133.1 m, Overall height: 134.1 m
    Registrant: Charisma Communications Group Dba , 5026 Cliff Gookin Blvd., Tupelo, MS 38803-3300, Phone: (601) 842-1067

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • BH1095-KINCADE CREE, 5244 Highway 82 (Bh1095a), Type: Tower, Structure height: 94.5 m, Call Sign: WPZE726
    Assigned Frequencies : 19350.0 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/05/2004, Expiration Date: 01/05/2014, Certifier: Dan Menser
    Registrant: T-Mobile License LLC, 12920 Se 38th St., Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-4000, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Ethelsville)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 4
  • 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&C75 SERIES (75 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 23482 , Serial Number: 3193, Year manufactured: 1939, Airworthiness Date: 07/07/1959
    Registrant (Individual): Billy C Jewell, 1958 County Road 30, Ethelsville, AL 35461
  • Aircraft: WEEDHOPPER WEEDHOPPER 2C (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 503 (52 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 4447L , Serial Number: WH-2-43, Year manufactured: 2008, Airworthiness Date: 01/30/2008
    Registrant (Individual): James E Godwin, 640 Bains Rd, Ethelsville, AL 35461
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 06/21/1976
  • Aircraft: TILLEY ROBERT H SPORTS TRAINER (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 65082 , Serial Number: 4538
    Registrant (Individual): Robert H Tilley, 3083 County Road 30, Ethelsville, AL 35461
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 11/23/2004
  • 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: 7237H , Serial Number: 20507, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 04/18/1956
    Registrant (Individual): Billy C Jewell, Po Box 1958, Ethelsville, AL 35461


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 23

See Full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Statistics for Ethelsville, AL

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