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Cleburne County

Population in July 2008: 284. Population change since 2000: +5.2%
 

Males: 140  (49.6%)
Females: 144  (50.4%)

Median resident age:  38.5 years
Alabama median age:  35.8 years

Zip codes: 36262.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $34,310 (it was $27,813 in 2000)
Fruithurst:  $34,310
Alabama:  $40,554

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $23,303
Fruithurst:  $23,303
Alabama:  $22,366

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $65,341 (it was $42,500 in 2000)
Fruithurst:  $65,341
Alabama:  $115,600

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $75,676; Detached houses: $90,000; Mobile homes: $32,339

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Races in Fruithurst:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.9%)
  • Hispanic (0.7%)

2008 cost of living index in Fruithurst: 78.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (38.1%), Irish (5.9%), German (4.4%), English (3.7%), Dutch (3.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1079 feet

Land area: 1.02 square miles.

Population density: 279 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Fruithurst

  • High school or higher: 53.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.5%
  • Unemployed: 5.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 28.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Fruithurst city

  • Never married: 24.2%
  • Now married: 52.8%
  • Separated: 3.6%
  • Widowed: 12.1%
  • Divorced: 7.3%

7 residents are foreign born (2.6% Europe).

This city:  2.6%
Alabama:  2.0%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in early 2007.

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

Fruithurst:  0.5% ($199)
Alabama:  0.4% ($289)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Marietta, GA (53.5 miles , pop. 58,748).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Atlanta, GA (59.2 miles , pop. 416,474).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (574.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Edwardsville, AL (2.2 miles) , Tallapoosa, GA (2.9 miles ), Heflin, AL (3.3 miles ), Waco, GA (3.7 miles ), Choccolocco, AL (3.9 miles ), Buchanan, GA (3.9 miles ), Ranburne, AL (3.9 miles ), Mount Zion, GA (4.0 miles ).

Latitude: 33.73 N, Longitude: 85.43 W

Area code: 256

Fruithurst household income distribution Fruithurst home values distribution


Population change in the 1990s: +93 (+52.5%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (29%)
  • Repair and maintenance (11%)
  • Metal and metal products (9%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (5%)
  • Textile mills and textile products (5%)
  • Plastics and rubber products (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Apparel (15%)
  • Educational services (12%)
  • Accommodation and food services (12%)
  • Public administration (10%)
  • Textile mills and textile products (8%)
  • Food and beverage stores (8%)
  • U. S. Postal service (8%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Metal workers and plastic workers (13%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (13%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (11%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (10%)
  • Carpenters (10%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Printing workers (13%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (12%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (10%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Cashiers (8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6%)



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Average climate in Fruithurst, Alabama

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Fruithurst-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Alabama state average. It is 174% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/27/1994, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 20.0 miles away from the Fruithurst city center killed 22 people and injured 150 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/27/1973, a category 4 tornado 23.0 miles away from the city center killed 7 people and injured 199 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.


Fruithurst-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Alabama state average. It is 95% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG, Depth: 12.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 54.0 miles away from Fruithurst center
On 12/8/2001 at 01:08:21, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 83.6 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 95.9 miles away from the city center
On 7/19/1997 at 17:06:34, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 98.3 miles away from Fruithurst center
On 5/9/2004 at 08:56:10, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 94.7 miles away from the city center
On 3/21/2001 at 23:35:35, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 MD, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 77.9 miles away from Fruithurst center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Fruithurst:
  • HIGGINS GENERAL HOSPITAL (about 16 miles; BREMEN, GA)
  • NORTHEAST ALABAMA REGIONAL MED CENTER (about 20 miles; ANNISTON, AL)
  • JACKSONVILLE HOSPITAL (about 21 miles; JACKSONVILLE, AL)

Political contributions by individuals in Fruithurst, AL

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Fruithurst:
  • JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY (about 21 miles; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Full-time enrollment: 6,418)
  • STATE UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA (about 23 miles; CARROLLTON, GA; FT enrollment: 7,241)
  • GADSDEN STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 28 miles; GADSDEN, AL; FT enrollment: 3,360)
  • SOUTHERN UNION STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 37 miles; WADLEY, AL; FT enrollment: 2,925)
  • KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY (about 53 miles; KENNESAW, GA; FT enrollment: 9,589)
  • LIFE UNIVERSITY (about 54 miles; MARIETTA, GA; FT enrollment: 2,881)
  • SOUTHERN POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY (about 54 miles; MARIETTA, GA; FT enrollment: 2,559)
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Average household size:
This city:  2.4 people
Alabama:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  69.2%
Whole state:  70.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  5.6%
Whole state:  3.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.9% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  17.9%
Whole state:  16.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  5.5%
Whole state:  7.3%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Fruithurst, AL


12 people in homes for the mentally retarded


Fruithurst compared to Alabama state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Fruithurst travel time to work
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2004 Presidential Election results in Cleburne County Alabama:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (70%)
  • Electricity (23%)
  • Wood (4%)
  • Utility gas (3%)


Religion statistics for Fruithurst

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Churches of ChristOther religions
Adherents84.0%9.8%4.0%1.5%0.7%
Congregations58.6%25.9%6.9%3.4%5.2%
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 5$1,523
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$241
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$590
Totals for Government 0$0 7$2,354



6.87% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,920 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.87%
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 Carroll County, GA  1.35% ($35,393 average AGI)
from Calhoun County, AL  1.28% ($33,914)
from Haralson County, GA  0.71% ($28,125)


6.24% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($30,922 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.24%
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 Calhoun County, AL  1.56% ($30,329 average AGI)
to Carroll County, GA  0.91% ($28,537)
to Haralson County, GA  0.60% ($27,481)


Strongest AM radio stations in Fruithurst:
  • WKNG (1060 AM; daytime; 50 kW; TALLAPOOSA, GA; Owner: WKNG, INC.)
  • WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WFTD (1080 AM; daytime; 50 kW; MARIETTA, GA; Owner: PRIETO ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • WMLB (1160 AM; 50 kW; EAST POINT, GA; Owner: ATLANTA AREA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCNN (680 AM; 50 kW; NORTH ATLANTA, GA; Owner: DICKEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSB (750 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WAOK (1380 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WAZX (1550 AM; 50 kW; SMYRNA, GA; Owner: GA-MEX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WGUN (1010 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: WGUN, INC.)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WQXI (790 AM; 28 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF GEORGIA)

Strongest FM radio stations in Fruithurst:
  • WCKS (102.7 FM; FRUITHURST, AL; Owner: WCKS, INC.)
  • WMAX-FM (105.3 FM; BOWDON, GA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTBJ (91.3 FM; OXFORD, AL; Owner: TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY)
  • WLJS-FM (91.9 FM; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: BD. OF TRUSTEES/JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WVOK-FM (97.9 FM; OXFORD, AL; Owner: WOODARD BROADCASTING CO. INC.)
  • WJCK (88.3 FM; PIEDMONT, AL; Owner: IMMANUEL BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WALR-FM (104.1 FM; LA GRANGE, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WRHY (105.9 FM; CENTRE, AL; Owner: WILLIAMS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • W269AX (101.7 FM; ANNISTON, AL; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WBTR-FM (92.1 FM; CARROLLTON, GA; Owner: WYAI, INC.)
  • WGMZ (93.1 FM; GLENCOE, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • W215BA (90.9 FM; ROME, GA; Owner: PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC.)
  • WKCX (97.7 FM; ROME, GA; Owner: BRIAR CREEK BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WUWG (90.7 FM; CARROLLTON, GA; Owner: WEST GEORGIA COLLEGE)
  • WQTU (102.3 FM; ROME, GA; Owner: MCDOUGALD BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W212AR (90.3 FM; LINDALE, GA; Owner: WAY-FM MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WPIL (91.7 FM; HEFLIN, AL; Owner: JIMMY JARRELL COMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Fruithurst:
  • W04DB (Channel 4; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: VVILPTV, INC.)
  • WCIQ (Channel 7; MOUNT CHEAHA, AL; Owner: ALABAMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)


Fruithurst fatal accident list:
May 2, 2003 05:40 AM, Us-Sr4, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jul 24, 2003 07:40 AM, Us-Sr4, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Dec 2, 1976 12:45 AM, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 6, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • Stephanie I Jones, 496 Cr 61, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.5 m
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • Dryden Mill Rd, Dryden Mill Rd Rr Crossing @ Mp 705.09, Type: Bant, Structure height: 2.5 m, Overall height: 3.1 m, Call Sign: WPXU852, Licensee ID: L00008014
    Assigned Frequencies : 160.950 MHz, 161.535 MHz
    Grant Date: 06/13/2003, Expiration Date: 06/13/2013, Certifier: Jerry R Celio
    Registrant: Norfolk Southern Railway Company, 1200 Peachtree Street, Ne, Box 123, Atlatna, GA 30309, Phone: (404) 582-6224, Fax: (404) 582-6209, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • STATION, St Forestry Twr Near, Overall height: 26.8 m, Call Sign: KBR57, Licensee ID: L00008014
    Assigned Frequencies : 6655.00 MHz, 6615.00 MHz, 6683.75 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/14/2000, Expiration Date: 05/31/2010
    Registrant: Norfolk Southern Railway Company, 1200 Peachtree St. Ne - Box 123, Atlanta, GA 30309, Phone: (404) 529-1493, Fax: (404) 527-2914, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 2
  • Call Sign: WB4EZV, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00903283
    Grant Date: 08/09/2004, Expiration Date: 10/19/2014, Certifier: Harold E Allen
    Registrant: Harold E Allen, Fruithurst, AL 36262-0001
  • Call Sign: KI4EZI, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00843883
    Grant Date: 04/08/2004, Expiration Date: 04/08/2014, Certifier: Bobby C Funderbuk
    Registrant: Bobby C Funderbuk, 312 County Road 430, Fruithurst, AL 36262


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 3

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