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South Vinemont, Alabama

Coordinates: 34°14′01″N 86°51′46″W / 34.233641°N 86.862916°W / 34.233641; -86.862916
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South Vinemont, Alabama
Location of South Vinemont in Cullman County, Alabama.
Location of South Vinemont in Cullman County, Alabama.
Coordinates: 34°14′1″N 86°51′46″W / 34.23361°N 86.86278°W / 34.23361; -86.86278
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyCullman
Area
 • Total0.91 sq mi (2.35 km2)
 • Land0.90 sq mi (2.33 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
1,017 ft (310 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total558
 • Density620.69/sq mi (239.56/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
FIPS code01-71900
GNIS feature ID0134967

South Vinemont is a town in Cullman County, Alabama, United States. At the 2010 census the population was 749,[2] up from 425 in 2000.

Initially incorporated as the town of Vinemont in 1961, state officials informed them the name was already taken and so was later changed to South Vinemont.[3] However, the U.S. Census still referred to the town as Vinemont in 1970 and was not acknowledged as South Vinemont until 1980.[4]

Geography

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South Vinemont is located in northern Cullman County at 34°14′1″N 86°51′46″W / 34.23361°N 86.86278°W / 34.23361; -86.86278 (34.233641, -86.862916).[5] It is 4 miles (6 km) north of Cullman, the county seat.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, South Vinemont has a total area of 0.89 square miles (2.3 km2), of which 0.0077 square miles (0.02 km2), or 1.05%, is water.[2]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1970480
198061528.1%
1990543−11.7%
2000425−21.7%
201074976.2%
2020558−25.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
2013 Estimate[7]

2020 census

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South Vinemont racial composition[8]
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 421 75.45%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 1 0.18%
Native American 1 0.18%
Asian 4 0.72%
Other/Mixed 30 5.38%
Hispanic or Latino 101 18.1%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 558 people, 264 households, and 141 families residing in the town.

2000 census

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As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 425 people, 180 households, and 115 families residing in the town. The population density was 651.6 inhabitants per square mile (251.6/km2). There were 203 housing units at an average density of 311.2 per square mile (120.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 94.59% White, 0.47% Black or African American, 1.41% Native American, 0.24% from other races, and 3.29% from two or more races. 4.00% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 180 households, out of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.2% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.1% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.1% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $26,806, and the median income for a family was $35,000. Males had a median income of $30,250 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,141. About 11.1% of families and 16.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.1% of those under age 18 and 18.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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Vinemont High School serves 323 students in grades 9-12. Its mascot is an eagle, and the school colors are red, white and blue. Its athletics compete in the State 3A division. It is a part of the Cullman County Board of Education.[10]

Notable person

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References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): South Vinemont town, Alabama". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
  3. ^ "South Vinemont".
  4. ^ Bureau of the Census (February 1973). "1970 Census of Population - Characteristics of the Population - Alabama" (PDF).
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  6. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
  7. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013". Retrieved June 3, 2014.
  8. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  9. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  10. ^ "School List". Cullman County Board of Education. Retrieved November 4, 2010.

34°14′01″N 86°51′46″W / 34.233641°N 86.862916°W / 34.233641; -86.862916