Providence, Alabama

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Population in 2022: 163 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -47.6%
Males: 86  (52.8%)
Females: 77  (47.2%)
Median resident age:

58.9 years
Alabama median age:

39.6 years

Zip codes: 36742.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $67,824 (it was $33,542 in 2000)
Providence:

$67,824
AL:

$59,674

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $44,072 (it was $19,382 in 2000)

Providence town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $113,440 (it was $60,000 in 2000)
Providence:

$113,440
AL:

$200,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $124,940; detached houses: $137,134; mobile homes: $70,692
March 2022 cost of living index in Providence: 77.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 13.1%

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  • Races in Providence, AL (2022)
    • 11694.3%White alone
    • 43.3%Black alone
    • 10.8%Hispanic
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Ancestries: American (30.1%), German (20.5%), Irish (8.4%), English (2.4%), French (2.4%), French Canadian (1.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 1.77 square miles.

Population density: 92 people per square mile   (very low).

Providence, Alabama map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $397 (0.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $357 (0.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Tuscaloosa, AL (61.0 miles , pop. 77,906).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Montgomery, AL (87.6 miles , pop. 201,568).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (484.7 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Linden, AL (1.8 miles ),
Dayton, AL (2.8 miles),
Thomaston, AL (3.2 miles ),
Demopolis, AL (3.4 miles ),
Myrtlewood, AL (3.5 miles),
Faunsdale, AL (3.6 miles),
Prairie Eden-Newbern, AL (3.9 miles ),
Uniontown, AL (4.1 miles )

Latitude: 32.35 N, Longitude: 87.78 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 334

Distribution of median household income in Providence, AL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Providence, AL in 2022

Providence satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.4%
Alabama:

2.6%
Population change in the 1990s: +10 (+3.3%).
Most common industries in Providence, AL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Paper (10.6%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (9.3%)
  • Utilities (8.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.3%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.0%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (5.3%)
  • Pharmacies & drug stores (5.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Paper (13.5%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (11.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (10.1%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (9.0%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (7.9%)
  • Utilities (7.9%)
  • Construction (5.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Utilities (9.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.7%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (8.1%)
  • Educational services (8.1%)
  • Paper (6.5%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (6.5%)
  • Apparel (6.5%)
Most common occupations in Providence, AL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (17.9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.3%)
  • Carpenters (5.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (20.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (10.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (10.1%)
  • Carpenters (9.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (14.5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (9.7%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (9.7%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (8.1%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (8.1%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (6.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.5%)

Average climate in Providence, Alabama

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2011 was 58.2. This is better than average.

City:

58.2
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2011 was 29.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 24.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.0
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Providence-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Alabama state average. It is 37% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/27/1973, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.6 miles away from the Providence town center killed 7 people and injured 199 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 3/1/2007, a category F4 tornado 26.7 miles away from the town center killed one person and injured 2 people and caused $2 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Providence-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alabama state average. It is 114% greater 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 89.9 miles away from Providence center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 79.1 miles away from Providence center
On 11/7/2004 at 11:20:21, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 22.6 miles away from Providence center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 94.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 193.4 miles away from Providence center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 193.4 miles away from Providence center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Marengo County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 7, Storms: 5, Floods: 4, Tornadoes: 4, Winds: 4, Drought: 1, Snowfall: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Providence topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Providence:

  • WOODHAVEN MANOR NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; DEMOPOLIS, AL)
  • DEMOPOLIS DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; DEMOPOLIS, AL)
  • MARENGO NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; LINDEN, AL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Providence:

  • University of West Alabama (about 30 miles; Livingston, AL; Full-time enrollment: 3,394)
  • East Mississippi Community College (about 53 miles; Scooba, MS; FT enrollment: 5,180)
  • Shelton State Community College (about 55 miles; Tuscaloosa, AL; FT enrollment: 4,106)
  • Meridian Community College (about 56 miles; Meridian, MS; FT enrollment: 2,750)
  • The University of Alabama (about 62 miles; Tuscaloosa, AL; FT enrollment: 30,931)
  • University of Montevallo (about 75 miles; Montevallo, AL; FT enrollment: 2,826)
  • East Central Community College (about 79 miles; Decatur, MS; FT enrollment: 2,380)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Marengo County Fire and Rescue Squad Station 2 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Providence: Bible Chapel (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Marengo County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.2 people
Alabama:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

63.7%
Whole state:

67.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

3.9%
Whole state:

4.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Providence:

Marital status in Providence, AL
  • Never married: 16.0%
  • Now married: 46.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 8.9%
  • Divorced: 28.4%

For population 25 years and over in Providence:

  • High school or higher: 85.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.2%
  • Unemployed: 11.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.8
Alabama average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Providence, AL (based on Marengo County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant10,67150
Black Protestant3,05714
Mainline Protestant1,90620
Catholic3861
Other2243
None4,783-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
This county:

2.83 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
Here:

2.83 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 19
This county:

8.95 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

6.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 14
This county:

6.60 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Marengo County:

14.6%
State:

11.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

37.0%
State:

31.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Marengo County:

9.7%
Alabama:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Providence:

49.1%
Alabama:

49.0%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

46.3%
Alabama:

45.7%

Average BMI:
Providence:

29.7
Alabama:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

18.3%
Alabama:

20.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

15.0%
State:

11.0%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Providence:

6.6
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

34.8%
State:

34.4%

General health condition:
Providence:

53.9%
Alabama:

55.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Providence:

83.5%
State:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Providence, AL Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
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 2$65
Totals for Government 0$0 2$65

Strongest AM radio stations in Providence:

  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WYLS (670 AM; daytime; 5 kW; YORK, AL; Owner: GRANTELL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WXAL (1400 AM; 1 kW; DEMOPOLIS, AL; Owner: ROSS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WASG (550 AM; 25 kW; ATMORE, AL; Owner: 550 AM, INC)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WMOX (1010 AM; 10 kW; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MAGNOLIA STATE B/C CO., INC.)
  • WJUS (1310 AM; 5 kW; MARION, AL; Owner: GRACE BAPTIST TEMPLE CHURCH)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WALT (910 AM; 5 kW; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Providence:

  • WINL (98.5 FM; LINDEN, AL; Owner: WEST ALABAMA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WZNJ (106.5 FM; DEMOPOLIS, AL; Owner: ROSS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WNPT-FM (102.9 FM; LINDEN, AL; Owner: BECKHAM PALMER III AS RECEIVER)
  • WMBV (91.9 FM; DIXONS MILLS, AL; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WKXK (96.7 FM; PINE HILL, AL; Owner: AUTAUGAVILLE RADIO, INC.)
  • WJDQ (101.3 FM; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVFG (107.5 FM; UNIONTOWN, AL; Owner: CHARLES E. JONES, JR.)
  • WSLY (104.9 FM; YORK, AL; Owner: GRANTELL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBFZ (105.3 FM; SELMA, AL; Owner: IMANI COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Providence:

  • WIIQ (Channel 41; DEMOPOLIS, AL; Owner: ALABAMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • WJMY-CA (Channel 28; DEMOPOLIS, AL; Owner: TTI, INC.)

Providence fatal accident list:

Nov 16, 2017 07:34 AM, Us-Sr 13, Lat: 32.334439, Lon: -87.785319, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Dec 28, 1996 01:55 PM, Sr13, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Oct 23, 1993 01:45 AM, Sr13, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 135ft / 41.1mTotal length
  • $9,649,000Total costs
  • 9,330Total average daily traffic
  • 892Total average daily truck traffic
  • 12,319Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • William T Godfrey,, 5.3 Miles Wnw (286°) (Lat: 32.362639 Lon: -87.875139), Type: 304.5, Overall height: 289 m, Registrant: Alabama Educational Television Commission Dba , Birmi-ngham, Phone: (800) 239-5233

  • William T Godfrey,, 5.3 Miles Wnw (286°) (Lat: 32.362639 Lon: -87.875139), Type: 304.5, Overall height: 289 m, Registrant: Alabama Educational Television Commission Dba , Birmi-ngham, Phone: (800) 239-5233


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 5.3 Miles Wnw (286) (Lat: 32.362639 Lon: -87.875139), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 289 m, Overall height: 304.5 m, Call Sign: KIB509,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.010 MHz, 155.370 MHz, 155.505 MHz, 154.920 MHz, 155.445 MHz, 155.475 MHz, 158.790 MHz, 154.920 MHz, 155.445 MHz, 155.505 MHz, Grant Date: 01/29/2015, Expiration Date: 02/05/2025, Registrant: State Of Alabama, 1038, Montgomery, AL 36109, Phone: (334) 215-0834, Fax: (334) 227-8098, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • DEMOPOLIS, 5.3 Miles Wnw (286°) (Lat: 32.362639 Lon: -87.875139), Type: Tower, Structure height: 289 m, Overall height: 304.5 m, Call Sign: WPNG405,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6875.00 MHz, Grant Date: 08/03/1999, Expiration Date: 04/01/2029, Registrant: Kessler And Gehman Associates, Inc., 507 Nw 60th Street, Suite C, Gainesville, FL 32607-2702, Phone: (352) 332-3157, Fax: (352) 332-6392, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Providence, AL
  • 78.7%Electricity
  • 21.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Providence, AL
  • 50.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 50.0%Electricity


Providence compared to Alabama state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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