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Baldwin County

Population in July 2007: 5,055.
Males: 2,495  (49.4%)
Females: 2,560  (50.6%)

Median resident age:  37.1 years
Alabama median age:  35.8 years

Zip code: 36579


Estimated median household income in 2007: $40,210 (it was $32,950 in 2000)
Stockton:  $40,210
Alabama:  $40,554

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $21,622
Stockton:  $21,622
Alabama:  $22,366

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $81,971 (it was $47,400 in 2000)
Stockton:  $81,971
Alabama:  $115,600

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $118,472; Detached houses: $158,144; Mobile homes: $26,913
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Races in Stockton:

  • White Non-Hispanic (72.7%)
  • Black (24.9%)
  • American Indian (24.9%)
  • Hispanic (1.0%)
  • Two or more races (0.9%)

2008 cost of living index in Stockton: 76.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 106 feet

Land area: 375.7 square miles.

Population density: 13 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Stockton

  • High school or higher: 66.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.9%
  • Unemployed: 7.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 40.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Stockton CCD

  • Never married: 20.6%
  • Now married: 59.3%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 9.0%
  • Divorced: 11.1%

21 residents are foreign born

This place:  0.5%
Alabama:  2.0%


According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Stockton, Alabama in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Stockton to the number of sex offenders is 2528 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this place is smaller than the state average.

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

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

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Mobile, AL (36.6 miles , pop. 198,915).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Montgomery, AL (122.5 miles , pop. 201,568).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (463.7 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities: Mount Vernon, AL (3.8 miles ), Bay Minette, AL (4.1 miles ), Uriah, AL (4.1 miles ), Atmore, AL (4.2 miles ), McCullough-Huxford, AL (4.2 miles ), McIntosh, AL (4.3 miles ), Creola, AL (4.6 miles ), Northwest Escambia, FL (4.9 miles ).

Latitude: 31.12 N, Longitude: 87.77 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 251

Stockton household income distribution Stockton home values distribution

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (24%)
  • Paper (5%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (5%)
  • Transportation equipment (5%)
  • Educational services (4%)
  • Repair and maintenance (4%)
  • Wood products (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (14%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Social assistance (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Apparel (6%)
  • Furniture and related products (5%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (12%)
  • Carpenters (10%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Cashiers (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Registered nurses (5%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5%)



Stockton-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Alabama state average. It is 86% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/23/1971, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 38.0 miles away from the Stockton place center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 12/20/1971, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 19.1 miles away from the place center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Stockton-area historical earthquake activity is near Alabama state average. It is 83% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 29.3 miles away from Stockton center
On 10/26/1997 at 23:27:12, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 27.7 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 54.9 miles away from the city center
On 9/30/2003 at 02:28:03, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 14.6 miles away from Stockton center
On 3/25/1996 at 14:15:50, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, 3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 87.8 miles away from the city center
On 3/22/2005 at 08:11:50, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 52.3 miles away from Stockton center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS)

Hospitals/medical centers near Stockton:
  • SEARCY HOSPITAL ACUTE CARE ADMISS UNIT (about 16 miles; MT VERNON, AL)
  • ATMORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; ATMORE, AL)
  • NORTH BALDWIN INFIRMARY (about 25 miles; BAY MINETTE, AL)

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located in Stockton:
Amtrak station near Stockton:
  • 18 miles: ATMORE (107 E. LOUISVILLE ST.). Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, car rental agency.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Stockton:
  • JAMES H FAULKNER STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 25 miles; BAY MINETTE, AL; Full-time enrollment: 2,050)
  • BISHOP STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 35 miles; MOBILE, AL; FT enrollment: 2,758)
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA (about 39 miles; MOBILE, AL; FT enrollment: 9,082)
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA-BALDWIN (about 39 miles; FAIRHOPE, AL; FT enrollment: 5,582)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA (about 53 miles; PENSACOLA, FL; FT enrollment: 6,282)
  • PENSACOLA JUNIOR COLLEGE (about 56 miles; PENSACOLA, FL; FT enrollment: 6,036)
  • MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 84 miles; PERKINSTON, MS; FT enrollment: 6,329)
Public elementary/middle school in Stockton:
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Notable locations in Stockton: McDonald Landing (A), Millers (B), Pierce Landing (C), Pinetreat Church Camp (D), Shephard Landing (E), Why Not Hunting Club (F), Brown Crosby Camp (G), Davis Plantation (H), Dixie Landing (I), Earle Landing (J), Gopher Hill (K), Holley Creek Landing (L), Tate Chapel Community Center (M). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Stockton include: Mamies Chapel (A), La-Brooklyn Church (B), Union Church (C), Triumph Church (D), Caanon Church (E), Calvary Church (F), Tensaw Church (G), Tate Creek Church (H), Tate Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Millers Cemetery (1), McGill Cemetery (2), Tensaw Memorial Cemetery (3), Tate Cemetery (4), Dixie Church Cemetery (5), Stockton Memorial Cemetery (6), Steadham Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Stiggins Lake (A), Napp Lake (B), Boatyard Lake (C), Sibley Lake (D), Silver Lake (E), Lower Fisher Lake (F), Clearwater Lake (G), Southfield Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Smith Creek (A), Island Heads Branch (B), Brickyard Creek (C), Pine Log Creek (D), Stage Stand Branch (E), Steel Creek (F), McDowell Spring Branch (G), Duff Branch (H), Lighter Knott Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: Camp Delta (Arcades & Amusements; 8880 Upper Bryants Landing Road) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

 

Drinking water stations with addresses in Stockton and their reported violations in the past:

STOCKTON WATER SYSTEM, INC. (Population served: 2160, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2004, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-08-2004), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-08-2004), St Site Visit (enforcement) (JUL-20-2004), St Public Notif received (2 times from JUL-26-2004 to AUG-05-2004)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up and Routine Tap Sampling - Between OCT-11-2002 and JUL-24-2003, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-05-2002), St Public Notif received (JUN-13-2003), St Compliance achieved (JUL-24-2003)

Average household size:
This place:  2.6 people
Alabama:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  68.9%
Whole state:  70.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  3.3%
Whole state:  3.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  16.0%
Whole state:  16.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  7.0%
Whole state:  7.3%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Stockton, AL



Stockton compared to Alabama state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below 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 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 Baldwin County Alabama:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Electricity (64%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (32%)
  • Utility gas (2%)
  • Wood (1%)
  • No fuel used (1%)


Religion statistics for Stockton

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchAssemblies of GodPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents41.9%15.8%14.9%4.6%4.5%
Congregations29.4%6.5%12.4%8.0%4.0%
NameEpiscopal ChurchChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Lutheran ChurchChurches of ChristOther religions
Adherents4.4%3.0%2.0%1.8%7.3%
Congregations4.0%5.5%4.0%5.5%20.9%
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.


9.32% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($51,215 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  9.32%
Alabama average:  6.81%

0.09% of residents moved from foreign countries ($501 average AGI)
Baldwin County:  0.09%
Alabama average:  0.14%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Mobile County, AL  1.49% ($54,758 average AGI)
from Escambia County, FL  0.67% ($45,973)
from Jefferson County, AL  0.31% ($46,598)


6.60% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($46,435 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.60%
Alabama average:  6.16%

0.05% of residents moved to foreign countries ($401 average AGI)
Baldwin County:  0.05%
Alabama average:  0.06%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Mobile County, AL  1.10% ($33,627 average AGI)
to Escambia County, FL  0.43% ($47,435)
to Jefferson County, AL  0.22% ($34,364)


Strongest AM radio stations in Stockton:
  • WASG (550 AM; 25 kW; ATMORE, AL; Owner: 550 AM, INC)
  • WBCA (1110 AM; daytime; 10 kW; BAY MINETTE, AL; Owner: SOUTHERN MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WNTM (710 AM; 10 kW; MOBILE, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBHY (840 AM; daytime; 10 kW; MOBILE, AL; Owner: GOFORTH MEDIA, INC.)
  • WDLT (660 AM; 10 kW; FAIRHOPE, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WEBY (1330 AM; 25 kW; MILTON, FL; Owner: SPINNAKER LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WLPR (960 AM; 5 kW; PRICHARD, AL; Owner: GOFORTH MEDIA, INC.)
  • WYNI (930 AM; 5 kW; MONROEVILLE, AL; Owner: MCKISSICK ENTERPRISES)
  • WNVY (1090 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CANTONMENT, FL; Owner: 1090-AM INC.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WKSJ (1270 AM; 5 kW; PRICHARD, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMOB (1360 AM; 5 kW; MOBILE, AL; Owner: BUDDY TUCKER ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • WLVV (1410 AM; 5 kW; MOBILE, AL; Owner: WLVV, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Stockton:
  • WMXC (99.9 FM; MOBILE, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRKH (96.1 FM; MOBILE, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WABB-FM (97.5 FM; MOBILE, AL; Owner: WABB-FM, INC.)
  • WMEZ (94.1 FM; PENSACOLA, FL; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WJLQ (100.7 FM; PENSACOLA, FL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WBLX-FM (92.9 FM; MOBILE, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WYOK (104.1 FM; ATMORE, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WKSJ-FM (94.9 FM; MOBILE, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WYCL (107.3 FM; PENSACOLA, FL; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WHIL-FM (91.3 FM; MOBILE, AL; Owner: SPRING HILL COLLEGE)
  • WYDH (105.9 FM; ATMORE, AL; Owner: SOUTHERN MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WPCS (89.5 FM; PENSACOLA, FL; Owner: PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC)
  • WAVH (106.5 FM; DAPHNE, AL; Owner: BALDWIN BROADCASTING COMPANY, DEBTOR IN POSSESSION)
  • WHNB (94.5 FM; JACKSON, AL; Owner: CAPITAL ASSETS, INC.)
  • WXBM-FM (102.7 FM; MILTON, FL; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBHY-FM (88.5 FM; MOBILE, AL; Owner: GOFORTH MEDIA, INC.)
  • WNSP (105.5 FM; BAY MINETTE, AL; Owner: COM+, LLC)
  • WPFL (105.1 FM; CENTURY, FL; Owner: TRI-COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Stockton:
  • WKRG-TV (Channel 5; MOBILE, AL; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SOUTH CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WEAR-TV (Channel 3; PENSACOLA, FL; Owner: WEAR LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WMPV-TV (Channel 21; MOBILE, AL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WPMI (Channel 15; MOBILE, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRBM-LP (Channel 60; PRICHARD, AL; Owner: UPPER GULF COAST, L.L.C.)
  • WJTC (Channel 44; PENSACOLA, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WALA-TV (Channel 10; MOBILE, AL; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WHBR (Channel 33; PENSACOLA, FL; Owner: CHRISTIAN TELEVISION OF PENSACOLA/MOBILE, INC.)
  • WSRE (Channel 23; PENSACOLA, FL; Owner: DST .BD. OF TRUSTEES PENSACOLA JR. COLLEGE)
  • WBPG (Channel 55; GULF SHORES, AL; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 4
  • Muayyad Mustafa, 64153-A Al Hwy 59, Type: Mast, Structure height: 88.4 m, Overall height: 91.4 m
    Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 5601 Legacy Drive, Ms: A-3, Plano, TX 75024, Phone: (469) 229-7422, Email:
  • Sarah L Berry, 10996 Broughton Rd., Type: Tower, Structure height: 83.8 m, Overall height: 91.4 m
    Registrant: Diamond Communications LLC, 245 Regency Ct., Suite 101, Brookfield, WI 53045, Phone: (262) 649-4429, Email:
  • Int Cr 94 At Joiner Pl, Type: Tower, Structure height: 80.7 m, Overall height: 80.7 m, , Licensee ID: L00005933
    Registrant: Alabama Educational Television Commission Dba , 2112 11th Ave S Ste 400, Birmingham, AL 35205, Phone: (800) 239-5233
  • CHARLES H BRYARS, 5 Mi Ene, Type: Tower, Structure height: 97.5 m, Overall height: 99.9 m

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2
  • Water Tank On Hwy 59, Type: Pipe, Structure height: 7 m, Call Sign: WPLZ577
    Assigned Frequencies : 453.887 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/29/2003, Expiration Date: 04/24/2013, Certifier: Jason Padgett
    Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, 1588 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440
  • Sr 59n, Call Sign: WXX638, Licensee ID: L00013056
    Assigned Frequencies : 151.835 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/21/2003, Expiration Date: 10/05/2013
    Registrant: Stockton Gas Service Inc, 52920 St Hwy 59, Stockton, AL 36579

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 2
  • TENSAW, 9 Mi Ne Of, Overall height: 56.1 m, Call Sign: WGX427
    Assigned Frequencies : 5974.80 MHz, 6034.20 MHz, 6152.80 MHz, 5974.80 MHz, 6034.20 MHz, 6152.80 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/20/1986, Expiration Date: 07/29/1998, Cancelation Date: 07/29/1998
    Registrant: Gte Sprint Communications Corp, One Adrian Ct, Burlingame, CA 94010
  • RABUN, 5 Miles Ene Of, Overall height: 100 m, Call Sign: WLB586, Licensee ID: L00011882
    3770.00 MHz, 3850.00 MHz, 3930.00 MHz, 4010.00 MHz, 4090.00 MHz, 4170.00 MHz, 3770.00 MHz, 3850.00 MHz, 3930.00 MHz, 4010.00 MHz, 4090.00 MHz, 4170.00 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/03/1991, Expiration Date: 02/01/2001, Cancelation Date: 05/06/2001
    Registrant: Mci Worldcom Network Services Inc, 2270 Lakeside Dr, Richardson, TX 75082

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 3
  • Call Sign: AC4FH, Previous Call Sign: KC4WTK, Licensee ID: L00350489
    Grant Date: 04/27/2001, Expiration Date: 04/30/2011, Certifier: Harry D Smith Sr
    Registrant: Harry D Smith Sr, 11851 Wildwood Rd, Stockton, AL 36579
  • Call Sign: K4HYI, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00198851
    Grant Date: 05/17/2006, Expiration Date: 08/08/2016
    Registrant: Terry E Hammond, Stockton, AL 36579
  • Call Sign: KI4GPJ, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00904236
    Grant Date: 08/11/2004, Expiration Date: 08/11/2014, Certifier: Chester G Turner
    Registrant: Chester G Turner, 10883 Dogwood Dr, Stockton, AL 36579


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