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Kennedy, AL map Population (year 2000): 541. Estimated population in July 2006: 499 (-7.8% change)
 

Males: 245  (45.3%)
Females: 296  (54.7%)

Lamar County

Median resident age:  39.1 years
Alabama median age:  35.8 years

Zip codes: 35574.


Estimated median household income in 2005: $23,800 (it was $24,750 in 2000)
Kennedy  $23,800
Alabama:  $36,879

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $49,400 (it was $49,500 in 2000)
Kennedy  $49,400
Alabama:  $97,500

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Races in Kennedy:

  • White Non-Hispanic (85.4%)
  • Black (13.7%)
  • American Indian (0.9%)

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Ancestries: United States (12.6%), Irish (10.0%), English (5.5%), Dutch (2.6%), Polish (1.8%), Russian (1.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 290 feet

Land area: 3.07 square miles.

Population density: 165 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in Kennedy

  • High school or higher: 69.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.1%
  • Unemployed: 16.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 24.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Kennedy town

  • Never married: 19.8%
  • Now married: 59.3%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 11.2%
  • Divorced: 8.5%

2 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.4%
Alabama:  2.0%



According to our research there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Kennedy, Alabama in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Kennedy to the number of sex offenders is 169 to 1.

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

Kennedy:  0.4% ($199)
Alabama:  0.3% ($289)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Tuscaloosa, AL (40.3 miles , pop. 77,906).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Birmingham, AL (80.6 miles , pop. 242,820).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (571.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Belk, AL (5.8 miles ), Millport, AL (6.8 miles ), Fayette, AL (12.9 miles ), Reform, AL (14.0 miles ), Vernon, AL (15.0 miles ), Gordo, AL (18.8 miles ), Ethelsville, AL (19.7 miles) , Elrod-Moores Bridge-Echola, AL (20.4 miles ).

Latitude: 33.58 N, Longitude: 87.98 W


Area code: 205

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Population change in the 1990s: +18 (+3.4%).



Most common industries for males:



  • Wood products (16%)
  • Transportation equipment (7%)
  • Textile mills and textile products (5%)
  • Real estate and rental and leasing (5%)
  • Repair and maintenance (5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (4%)
  • Apparel (4%)


Most common industries for females:



  • Health care (18%)
  • Machinery (15%)
  • Educational services (14%)
  • Finance and insurance (9%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (5%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Public administration (5%)


Most common occupations for males



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (15%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5%)


Most common occupations for females



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (16%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (6%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (5%)
  • Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5%)


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Kennedy-area historical tornado activity is near Alabama state average. It is 145% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 20.0 miles away from the Kennedy town center killed 28 people and injured 272 people.

On 3/3/1966, a category 5 tornado 41.4 miles away from the town center killed 58 people and injured 518 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Kennedy:
  • FAYETTE MED CTR AND LONG TERM CARE UNI (about 16 miles; FAYETTE, AL)
  • PICKENS COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER INC (about 26 miles; CARROLLTON, AL)
  • BAPTIST MEM HOSP/GOLDEN TRIANGLE INC (about 34 miles; COLUMBUS, MS)

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Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Kennedy:
  • COLUMBUS AFB (about 32 miles; COLUMBUS, MS; ID: CBM)
  • TUSCALOOSA REGIONAL (about 37 miles; TUSCALOOSA, AL; ID: TCL)
  • GOLDEN TRIANGLE REGIONAL (about 43 miles; COLUMBUS/W POINT/STARKVILL, MS; ID: GTR)
Other public-use airports nearest to Kennedy:
  • NORTH PICKENS (about 14 miles; REFORM, AL; ID: 3M8)
  • RICHARD ARTHUR FIELD (about 16 miles; FAYETTE, AL; ID: M95)
  • LAMAR COUNTY (about 20 miles; VERNON, AL; ID: M55)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Kennedy:
  • MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN (about 34 miles; COLUMBUS, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,115)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA (about 34 miles; TUSCALOOSA, AL; FT enrollment: 17,453)
  • SHELTON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 44 miles; TUSCALOOSA, AL; FT enrollment: 3,635)
  • ITAWAMBA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 55 miles; FULTON, MS; FT enrollment: 2,673)
  • MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 57 miles; MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS; FT enrollment: 14,613)
  • BEVILL STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 66 miles; SUMITON, AL; FT enrollment: 2,670)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM (about 73 miles; BIRMINGHAM, AL; FT enrollment: 12,178)
Library in Kennedy:
  • KENNEDY PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $6,522; Location: 17885 HIGHWAY 96; 4,303 books; 2 video materials)

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Drinking water stations with addresses in Kennedy that have no violations reported:
  • KENNEDY WATER WORKS BOARD (Address: P O BOX 70, Population served: 810, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Average household size:
This town:  2.4 people
Alabama:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  75.2%
Whole state:  70.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  2.2%
Whole state:  3.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This town:  16.0%
Whole state:  16.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This town:  2.5%
Whole state:  7.3%

Kennedy compared to Alabama state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage 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 Kennedy (2007 data):
  • West Alabama Bank & Trust: Kennedy Branch at 17939 Hwy 96, branch established on 1966-05-16. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $469.9 mil, Deposits: $358.8 mil, headquarters in Reform, AL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 14 total offices, Holding Company: West Alabama Capital Corp.



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Local government employment and payroll (March 2002)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$691
Water Supply 1$2,631$31,5720$0
Streets and Highways 1$2,374$28,4880$0
Police Protection - Officers 1$2,750$33,0000$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$1,780
Totals for Government 3$7,755$31,0207$2,471


Kennedy government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $81,000
    All Other: $34,000
  • Current Operations - General - Other: $515,000
    Water Utilities: $114,000
    Sewerage: $76,000
    Solid Waste Management: $40,000
    Police Protection: $39,000
    Financial Administration: $34,000
    Regular Highways: $8,000
    Libraries: $2,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $467,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $35,000
    Interest Earnings: $2,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $221,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $121,000
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - End of Fiscal Year: $50,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Gas Utilities: $10,000
    All Other: $2,000
  • Tax - NEC: $43,000
    Property: $42,000
    Total General Sales: $7,000
    Other Selective Sales: $6,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $110,000

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 Kennedy:
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WVSA (1380 AM; 5 kW; VERNON, AL; Owner: LAMAR CTY. B/CING. CO., INC.)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WLDX (990 AM; 1 kW; FAYETTE, AL; Owner: THOMLEY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WKXM (1300 AM; 5 kW; WINFIELD, AL; Owner: AD-MEDIA MANAGEMENT CORP.)
  • WTSK (790 AM; 5 kW; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WERH (970 AM; 5 kW; HAMILTON, AL; Owner: KATE F. FITE)
  • WSPZ (1150 AM; 5 kW; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: RADIO SOUTH, INC)
  • WWPG (1280 AM; 5 kW; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: LAWSON OF TUSCALOOSA, INC.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Kennedy:
  • WBEI (101.7 FM; REFORM, AL; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WTXT (98.1 FM; FAYETTE, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WDXB (102.5 FM; JASPER, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WZBQ (94.1 FM; CARROLLTON, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WACR-FM (103.9 FM; COLUMBUS, MS; Owner: T & W COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WALN (89.3 FM; CARROLLTON, AL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WKOR-FM (94.9 FM; COLUMBUS, MS; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WJEC (106.5 FM; VERNON, AL; Owner: LAMAR COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WBHJ (95.7 FM; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • W213AS (90.5 FM; CARROLLTON, AL; Owner: WEST ALABAMA CHRISTIAN COMMS., INC.)
  • WMBC (103.1 FM; COLUMBUS, MS; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Kennedy:
  • WCFT-TV (Channel 33; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: TV ALABAMA, INCORPORATED)
  • WDBB (Channel 17; BESSEMER, AL; Owner: WDBB-TV, INC.)
  • W25AD (Channel 25; COLUMBUS, MS; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

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