Ariton, Alabama

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Ariton, Alabama
Town
Dale County Alabama Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Ariton Highlighted 0102428.svg
Location of Ariton in Dale County, Alabama
Coordinates: 31°35′53″N85°43′7″W / 31.59806°N 85.71861°W / 31.59806; -85.71861
Country United States
State Alabama
County Dale
Area
[1]
 • Total5.09 sq mi (13.18 km2)
 • Land5.09 sq mi (13.18 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
459 ft (140 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total662
 • Density130.06/sq mi (50.22/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
36311
Area code 334
FIPS code 01-02428
GNIS feature ID0151663

Ariton is a town in Dale County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 662. It was incorporated in April 1906. [2] The name is a blend of its two predecessor town names: Ariosto and Charlton. [3]

Contents

Ariton is part of the Ozark Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

Ariton is located in northwestern Dale County at 31°35′54″N85°43′8″W / 31.59833°N 85.71889°W / 31.59833; -85.71889 (31.598204, -85.718761). [4] Alabama State Routes 51 and 123 pass through the center of town as Main Street. AL 51 leads northeast 11 miles (18 km) to Clio and southwest 3.5 miles (5.6 km) to U.S. Route 231, while AL 123 leads west 3.5 miles (5.6 km) to US 231 and southeast 12 miles (19 km) to Ozark, the Dale County seat.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 5.1 square miles (13.2 km2), all land. [5]

Demographics

Town of Ariton

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910 431—
1920 62545.0%
1930 611−2.2%
1940 561−8.2%
1950 62010.5%
1960 68710.8%
1970 643−6.4%
1980 84431.3%
1990 743−12.0%
2000 7723.9%
2010 764−1.0%
2020 662−13.4%
U.S. Decennial Census [6]

Ariton first appeared on the 1910 U.S. Census as an incorporated town. [7]

2000 Census data

At the 2000 census there were 772 people, 306 households, and 220 families in the town. The population density was 152.3 inhabitants per square mile (58.8/km2). There were 335 housing units at an average density of 66.1 per square mile (25.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 69.30% White, 29.27% Black or African American, 0.13% Native American, and 1.30% from two or more races. 0.78%. [8] were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 306 households 39.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were married couples living together, 20.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% were non-families. 26.5% of households were one person and 15.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.02.

The age distribution was 28.5% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 72.0 males.

The median household income was $21,083 and the median family income was $25,781. Males had a median income of $27,250 versus $17,639 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,502. About 25.1% of families and 25.9% 55 of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.5% of those under age 18 and 22.2% of those age 65 or over.

2020 Census data

Ariton racial composition [9]
RaceNum.Perc.
White (non-Hispanic)43565.71%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)13921.0%
Native American 10.15%
Asian 20.3%
Other/Mixed 263.93%
Hispanic or Latino 598.91%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 662 people, 272 households, and 182 families residing in the town.

Historic Demographics

Census
Year		Population &
Racial
Majority [lower-alpha 1] 		State
Place
Rank		County
Place
Rank		White
(White, Non-
Hispanic 1980-		BlackHispanic
(1980-		Native
American		AsianOther2 or More
Races
(2000-
1910 [lower-alpha 2] [7] 431 (-) [lower-alpha 3] [lower-alpha 4] 165th (-)5th (-)
1920 [10] 625 ↑153rd ↑5th X [lower-alpha 5]
1930 [11] 611 ↓166th ↓5th X
1940 [12] 561 ↓179th ↓4th ↑
1950 [13] 620 ↑216th ↓4th X
1960 [14] 687 ↑216th [lower-alpha 6] X5th ↓
1970 [15] 643 ↓255th ↓7th ↓
1980 [16] 844 ↑262nd ↓7th X
1990 [17] 743 ↓290th ↓7th X
2000 [lower-alpha 7] [18] 772 ↑309th ↓7th X535 (-) 69.3% [lower-alpha 8] 226 (-) 29.3%6 (-) 0.8%1 (-) 0.1%10 (-) 1.3%
2010 [19] 764 ↓342nd ↓8th ↓565 ↑ 74%147 ↓ 19%46 ↓ 6%1 ↑ 0.1%7 ↓ 0.9%11 ↑ 1.4%

Ariton Census Division (1960-70)

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1960 3,012—
1970 3,1905.9%
U.S. Decennial Census [20]

Ariton Census Division was created in 1960 after the merger/reorganization of county precincts into census divisions. In 1980, it was consolidated into the Ozark Census Division.

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, Ariton has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. [21]

Climate data for Ariton, Alabama
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)16
(61)		18
(64)		22
(71)		26
(79)		29
(85)		33
(91)		33
(91)		33
(91)		31
(88)		27
(80)		21
(70)		17
(62)		26
(78)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)4
(39)		5
(41)		9
(48)		12
(54)		17
(62)		20
(68)		21
(70)		21
(70)		19
(66)		13
(56)		8
(46)		5
(41)		13
(55)
Average precipitation mm (inches)120
(4.6)		130
(5)		140
(5.7)		120
(4.6)		94
(3.7)		120
(4.6)		160
(6.3)		120
(4.9)		110
(4.3)		58
(2.3)		81
(3.2)		120
(4.9)		1,370
(54.1)
Source: Weatherbase [22]

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Notes

  1. ↑ Note about colors: With the exception of Hispanic, Pacific Islander, Other, and 2 or More Races, the colors depicted refer to those historically ascribed to them (White (White/No background); Black (Brown); Native American (Red); Asian (Yellow)) and are there to be easily identified on said chart. No racism or malice of intent is meant to be implied by their usage.
  2. ↑ 1st year Ariton reported on census
  3. ↑ (-)Indicates no immediate prior population figure or rank
  4. ↑ Racial demographics not reported for places of less than 2,500 on 1910-20 censuses or for less than 1,000 on the 1930-90 censuses.
  5. ↑ X Indicates no change in rank
  6. ↑ Tied for 216th place with Cedar Bluff
  7. ↑ With addition of "Hispanic" to census, which could also be a person of any race, both population totals and percentages will add up to more than the total population.
  8. ↑ From 2000 onwards, White population only reported on chart as "Non-Hispanic White/One Race", which will be less than the overall White population that would also include White Hispanics, which would be counted under Hispanic exclusively.

References

  1. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Ariton". Encyclopedia of Alabama. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
  3. ↑ Foscue, Virginia O. (1989). Place Names in Alabama. University of Alabama Press. ISBN   9780817304102.
  4. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. ↑ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Ariton town, Alabama". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved October 2, 2015.[ dead link ]
  6. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
  7. 1 2 http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/41033935v1-8ch1.pdf, 1910 AL Census
  8. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  9. ↑ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 17, 2021.
  10. ↑ http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/06229686v1-7ch01.pdf, 1920 AL Census
  11. ↑ http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/03815512v1ch02.pdf, 1930 AL Census
  12. ↑ http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/33973538v1ch03.pdf, 1940 AL Census
  13. ↑ http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/23761117v1ch04.pdf, 1950 AL Census
  14. ↑ http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/37721510v1p2ch2.pdf, 1960 AL Census
  15. ↑ http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/1970a_al-01.pdf, 1970 AL Census
  16. ↑ http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/1980a_alABC-01.pdf, 1980 AL Census
  17. ↑ http://www.census.gov/prod/cen1990/cph5/cph-5-2.pdf, 1990 AL Census
  18. ↑ http://www.census.gov/prod/cen2000/phc-1-2.pdf, 2000 AL Census
  19. ↑ http://www.census.gov/prod/cen2010/cph-1-2.pdf, 2010 AL Census
  20. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
  21. ↑ Climate Summary for Ariton, Alabama
  22. ↑ "Weatherbase.com". Weatherbase. 2013. Retrieved on November 3, 2013.
  23. ↑ Big Mama Thornton: The Life and Music. McFarland Inc. ISBN   978-0-7864-7759-3

31°35′54″N85°43′08″W / 31.598204°N 85.718761°W / 31.598204; -85.718761

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