Haleyville, Alabama

Haleyville is a city in Winston and Marion counties in the U.S. state of Alabama. It incorporated on February 28, 1889.[3] Most of the city is located in Winston County, with a small portion of the western limits entering Marion County. Haleyville was originally named Davis Cross Roads, having been established at the crossroads of Byler Road[4] and the Illinois Central Railroad. At the 2010 census the population was 4,173, down slightly from 4,182 in 2000.

Haleyville, Alabama
City
Location of Haleyville in Marion County and Winston County, Alabama.
Coordinates: 34°13′48″N 87°37′8″W
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountiesWinston, Marion
Area
 • Total8.43 sq mi (21.84 km2)
 • Land8.38 sq mi (21.70 km2)
 • Water0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2)
Elevation
942 ft (287 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total4,173
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
4,142
 • Density494.45/sq mi (190.91/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
35565
Area code(s)205, 659
FIPS code01-32704
GNIS feature ID0119567

History

On February 16, 1968 the first 9-1-1 emergency telephone system in the nation went into service in Haleyville.

The first Guthrie's restaurant was opened by Hal Guthrie in Haleyville in 1965.

On June 1, 2010 Haleyville citizens voted to become the first city in Winston County since prohibition to allow the sale of alcohol.

The city has one site listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the former Feldman's Department Store,[5] and is the closest city to another site, Archeological Site No. 1WI50.

Geography

Haleyville is located at 34°13′48″N 87°37′8″W (34.230131, -87.618978).[6]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.4 square miles (19 km2), all land.

Northwest Alabama is in the foothills of the smoky mountains, so Haleyville is very hilly. The soil there is unique, being made of sand and clay combined, and it is very sensitive to water. This means that there are many creeks and little valleys. This is especially noticeable at the city lake, which is surrounded by hills.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1900165—
19101,111573.3%
19201,40426.4%
19302,11550.6%
19402,42714.8%
19503,33137.2%
19603,74012.3%
19704,19012.0%
19805,30626.6%
19904,452−16.1%
20004,182−6.1%
20104,173−0.2%
2019 (est.)4,142[2]−0.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
2013 Estimate[8]

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 4,182 people, 1,815 households, and 1,148 families living in the city. The population density was 563.9 people per square mile (217.6/km2). There were 2,061 housing units at an average density of 277.9 per square mile (107.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.81% White, 1.48% Black or African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 2.68% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. 3.11% of the population were Latino of any race.[9] Of the 1,815 households 26.6% had children under the age of 52 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.7% were non-families. 34.0% of households were one person and 17.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.87.

The age distribution was 22.5% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% 65 or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.3 males.

The median household income was $24,907 and the median family income was $33,875. Males had a median income of $27,028 versus $18,312 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,139. About 18.9% of families and 23.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 35.9% of those under age 18 and 20.9% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 4,173 people, 1,783 households, and 1,114 families living in the city. The population density was 563.9 people per square mile (217.6/km2). There were 2,073 housing units at an average density of 280.1 per square mile (108.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.1% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 1.0% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 3.4% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. 6.0% of the population were Latino of any race.[10] Of the 1,783 households 26.9% had children under the age of 52 living with them, 44.0% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.5% were non-families. 33.9% of households were one person and 16.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.91.

The age distribution was 23.0% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% 65 or older. The median age was 41.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.3 males.

The median household income was $23,191 and the median family income was $35,463. Males had a median income of $35,292 versus $20,789 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,636. About 29.8% of families and 37.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 61.6% of those under age 18 and 21.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The Haleyville City School System operates three places of public education: Haleyville Elementary School; Haleyville Middle School and Haleyville High School. Also within the system lies the Haleyville Center of Technology, a career and vocational training center.

Haleyville High School's mascot is the Lion, and the school colors are red and white.

The system is the home of the several-time national championship-winning Haleyville High School Band, its last notable victory came under the direction of Ken Williams (director from 1990 to 2007), during a national competition held 2003 at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, in Dallas, TX. The band received all superior ratings and was crowned Grand Champion of the competition.[11]

In October 2014 Haleyville High School was awarded the Safe School Initiative Award of Excellence.[12] In April 2017 Haleyville Elementary School received the Charlotte F. Lockhart Award for Excellence in Literacy Education.[13]

Athletics

The 2008 Running Lions finished third in the state in cross country. The 2009 Running Lions boys team also finished third in the state in cross country. The Haleyville Boys Golf team qualified for the state championship tournament in 2005 (seventh place), 2006 (sixth place), 2007 (fourth place), 2008 (sixth place), 2010 (sixth place), 2011 (fourth place), 2015 (fourth place),[14] and 2017 (third place).[15] The Haleyville Lions Baseball team reached the state finals two years in a row coming in second (2008) and State Champions (2009). The Lady Lions Softball team winning a Championship in their second year reaching the state tournament (2012). The Lady Lions also won yet another state championship making it 2 in a row in (2013) [11]

City Council

The election of August 26, 2008, elected the following to city council.[16] They officially took office November 3, 2008.[17]

  • Mayor - Ken Sunseri (2008–present)
  • Place 1 - Royce Benefield (2008–present)
  • Place 2 - Drew Thrasher (2008–present)
  • Place 3 - Bud Wilson (2008–present)
  • Place 4 - Jonathan Bennett (2008–present)
  • Place 5 - Richard Bittinger (2008–present)

Notable people

References
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  2. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. "Haleyville - Encyclopedia of Alabama". Encyclopedia of Alabama. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
  4. Madd River Designs. "Byler Road". Rootsweb.com. Retrieved 2012-08-20.
  5. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  7. "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
  8. "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013". Archived from the original on May 22, 2014. Retrieved June 3, 2014.
  9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  10. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-08-02.
  11. The Northwest Alabamian newspaper
  12. "HBTV - HBTV5 - 3WH". hbtv.us. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
  13. "Haleyville Elementary School Receives the Third Charlotte F. Lockhart Award for Excellence in Literacy Education" (Press release). April 17, 2017. Retrieved 2017-10-26.
  14. ahsaa.com (PDF) http://www.ahsaa.com/Portals/0/Sports/Golf/2015/2015%20AHSAA%20Boys'%204A.pdf?ver=2017-02-15-151904-417. Retrieved 21 June 2019. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  15. "HBTV.us - HHS Golf Team at State Finals". HBTV.us. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
  16. "City Election Results Certified". HBTV.us. 2008-09-02. Retrieved 2008-10-28.
  17. "Newly Elected Mayor and City Council Hold First Meeting". HBTV.us. 2008-09-04. Retrieved 2008-10-28.
  18. Ben Smith. "Ben Smith, OE at". Nfl.com. Retrieved 2014-03-17.

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