Alberta, Alabama

Alberta is an unincorporated community in Wilcox County, Alabama, United States.[2]

Alberta, Alabama
Unincorporated community
Former post office in Alberta
Alberta, Alabama
Location within the state of Alabama
Alberta, Alabama
Alberta, Alabama (the United States)
Coordinates: 32°13′55.51″N 87°24′35.99″W
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyWilcox
Elevation
177 ft (54 m)
Population
 (2010)[1]
 • Total784
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
36720
Area code(s)334

The community has the name of Alberta Bush, the wife of a railroad official.[3]

Geography

Alberta is located at 32.23208°N 87.40999°W / 32.23208; -87.40999 and has an elevation of 177 feet (54 m).[2]

Demographics

Alberta Census Division (1960-)
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
19603,121—
19702,424−22.3%
19802,039−15.9%
19901,818−10.8%
20001,684−7.4%
20101,308−22.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

Alberta has never reported separately as an unincorporated community on the U.S. Census. However, the census division for the northernmost part of Wilcox County was named for Alberta when it was created in 1960.[5] The census-designated places (CDPs) of Boykin and Catherine are located within the Alberta census division.[6] Since 1960 to 2010, it has reported a Black majority in the division.[7]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Alberta has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. [8]

Notable people

References
  1. US Census 2010 for zip code 36720
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Alberta, Alabama
  3. Foscue, Virginia O. (1989). Place Names in Alabama. University of Alabama Press. p. 7. ISBN 978-0-8173-0410-2.
  4. "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
  5. http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/37721510v1p2ch2.pdf
  6. https://www.census.gov/prod/cen2010/cph-1-2.pdf
  7. http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/37721510v1p2ch3.pdf
  8. Climate Summary for Alberta, Alabama
  9. Martin, Douglas (September 12, 2003). "Marie Foster, Early Fighter For Voting Rights, Dies at 85". New York Times.
  10. Martin, Douglas (September 13, 2005). "Joseph Smitherman, Mayor in Selma Strife, Dies at 75". New York Times.


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