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Fayette County

Population in July 2007: 1,525.
Males: 752  (49.3%)
Females: 773  (50.7%)

Median resident age:  37.9 years
Alabama median age:  35.8 years

Estimated median household income in 2007: $38,321 (it was $31,065 in 2000)
North River:  $38,321
Alabama:  $40,554

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $19,214
North River:  $19,214
Alabama:  $22,366

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $74,874 (it was $48,700 in 2000)
North River:  $74,874
Alabama:  $115,600

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $93,964; Detached houses: $110,355; Mobile homes: $34,986

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Races in North River:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.0%)
  • Black (1.7%)
  • American Indian (1.7%)
  • Hispanic (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in North River: 77.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 300 feet

Land area: 120.4 square miles.

Population density: 13 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in North River

  • High school or higher: 62.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.0%
  • Unemployed: 4.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 35.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in North River CCD

  • Never married: 19.9%
  • Now married: 65.8%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 8.0%
  • Divorced: 6.2%

21 residents are foreign born

This place:  1.3%
Alabama:  2.0%

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

North River:  0.4% ($199)
Alabama:  0.4% ($289)
North River satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Tuscaloosa, AL (42.0 miles , pop. 77,906).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Birmingham, AL (52.0 miles , pop. 242,820).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (532.6 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Glen Allen, AL (2.8 miles ), Eldridge, AL (2.8 miles) , Kansas, AL (2.9 miles ), Carbon Hill, AL (3.0 miles ), Russell, AL (3.2 miles ), Berry, AL (3.3 miles ), Winfield, AL (3.5 miles ), Fayette, AL (3.6 miles ).

Latitude: 33.81 N, Longitude: 87.65 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 205

North River household income distribution North River home values distribution

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Machinery (13%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (9%)
  • Transportation equipment (9%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (7%)
  • Truck transportation (7%)
  • Construction (6%)
  • Mining (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (23%)
  • Educational services (12%)
  • Personal and laundry services (8%)
  • Textile mills and textile products (6%)
  • Wood products (5%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (5%)
  • Public administration (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (14%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (9%)
  • Fishing and hunting, and forest and logging workers (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (13%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (9%)
  • Personal appearance workers (8%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Registered nurses (5%)



North River-area historical tornado activity is above Alabama state average. It is 226% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 27.7 miles away from the North River place center killed 28 people and injured 272 people.

On 4/8/1998, a category 5 tornado 31.8 miles away from the place center killed 32 people and injured 259 people and caused $200 million in damages.


North River-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alabama state average. It is 59% 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 35.9 miles away from North River center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 12.5 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 81.7 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 30.8 miles away from North River 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 35.4 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 57.3 miles away from North River center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Hospitals/medical centers near North River:
  • FAYETTE MED CTR AND LONG TERM CARE UNI (about 12 miles; FAYETTE, AL)
  • WALKER BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER (about 20 miles; JASPER, AL)
  • CARRAWAY NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER (about 21 miles; WINFIELD, AL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to North River:
  • UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA (about 35 miles; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Full-time enrollment: 17,453)
  • BEVILL STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 35 miles; SUMITON, AL; FT enrollment: 2,670)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM (about 46 miles; BIRMINGHAM, AL; FT enrollment: 12,178)
  • SHELTON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 47 miles; TUSCALOOSA, AL; FT enrollment: 3,635)
  • MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN (about 51 miles; COLUMBUS, MS; FT enrollment: 2,115)
  • GEORGE C WALLACE STATE COMMUNITY COLL-HANCEVILLE (about 52 miles; HANCEVILLE, AL; FT enrollment: 3,272)
  • JEFFERSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 52 miles; BIRMINGHAM, AL; FT enrollment: 3,279)

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Notable location: New River Hunting Club (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in North River include: White Chapel (A), Brand Church (B), Tidwell Chapel (C), Cedar Grove Church (D), Crossroads Church (E), Davis Chapel (F), Rehobeth Church (G), Elm Grove Church (H), Pleasant Hill Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Panter Cemetery (1), Johnson Cemetery (2), Davis Chapel Cemetery (3), Johnson School House Cemetery (4), McCollum Cemetery (5), Mayfield Cemetery (6), Phillips Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Isom Creek (A), Lowery Branch (B), Mill Creek (C), Turkey Creek (D), Studhorse Creek (E), Tanyard Creek (F), Beaver Creek (G), Barron Creek (H), Dry Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Average household size:
This place:  2.5 people
Alabama:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  68.7%
Whole state:  70.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  1.4%
Whole state:  3.4%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  10.6%
Whole state:  16.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  4.7%
Whole state:  7.3%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in North River, AL



North River 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 below 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 significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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School Enrollment by Level of School






2004 Presidential Election results in Fayette County Alabama:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Electricity (47%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (46%)
  • Coal or coke (5%)
  • Wood (1%)
  • Utility gas (1%)


Religion statistics for North River

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionChurches of ChristUnited Methodist ChurchNational Association of Free Will BaptistsChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)
Adherents54.7%17.1%10.4%5.6%5.2%
Congregations39.5%24.4%12.8%4.7%5.8%
NameChurch of the NazareneAssemblies of GodCatholic ChurchEpiscopal ChurchOther religions
Adherents2.2%1.2%1.2%0.9%1.5%
Congregations4.7%1.2%1.2%1.2%4.7%
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.


4.59% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($30,377 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.59%
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  1.02% ($36,948 average AGI)
from Lamar County, AL  0.51% ($32,379)
from Marion County, AL  0.49% ($26,536)


6.20% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($32,182 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.20%
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  1.96% ($37,593 average AGI)
to Marion County, AL  0.80% ($24,261)
to Walker County, AL  0.52% ($30,267)


Strongest AM radio stations in North River:
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKXM (1300 AM; 5 kW; WINFIELD, AL; Owner: AD-MEDIA MANAGEMENT CORP.)
  • WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WERH (970 AM; 5 kW; HAMILTON, AL; Owner: KATE F. FITE)
  • WLDX (990 AM; 1 kW; FAYETTE, AL; Owner: THOMLEY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WCOC (1010 AM; 5 kW; DORA, AL; Owner: AZTECA COMMUNICATIONS OF ALABAMA, INC.)
  • WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WVSA (1380 AM; 5 kW; VERNON, AL; Owner: LAMAR CTY. B/CING. CO., INC.)
  • WLOR (1550 AM; 50 kW; HUNTSVILLE, AL; Owner: BCA RADIO, LLC)
  • WTSK (790 AM; 5 kW; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)

Strongest FM radio stations in North River:
  • WDXB (102.5 FM; JASPER, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WFFN (95.3 FM; CORDOVA, AL; Owner: NEW CENTURY RADIO, INC.)
  • WTXT (98.1 FM; FAYETTE, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WYDE-FM (101.1 FM; CULLMAN, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WKXM-FM (105.9 FM; WINFIELD, AL; Owner: AD-MEDIA MANAGEMENT CORP.)
  • WBEI (101.7 FM; REFORM, AL; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WQOP-FM (92.5 FM; DORA, AL; Owner: QUEEN OF PEACE RADIO, INC.)
  • WJEC (106.5 FM; VERNON, AL; Owner: LAMAR COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)

TV broadcast stations around North River:
  • WCFT-TV (Channel 33; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: TV ALABAMA, INCORPORATED)
  • WDBB (Channel 17; BESSEMER, AL; Owner: WDBB-TV, INC.)
  • WSFG-LP (Channel 63; BERRY, AL; Owner: ETTIE CLARK)
  • WSSF-LP (Channel 58; BERRY, AL; Owner: ETTIE CLARK)
  • W55BJ (Channel 55; JASPER, AL; Owner: COMBS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W66CN (Channel 66; JASPER, AL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)


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