Hanceville, Alabama

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Hanceville, Alabama
City
City of Hanceville
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Motto(s): 
"A Positive and Progressive Community"
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Location of Hanceville in Cullman County, Alabama.
Coordinates: 34°3′48″N86°45′39″W / 34.06333°N 86.76083°W / 34.06333; -86.76083
Country United States
State Alabama
County Cullman
Government
 •  Mayor Kenneth Nail
Area
[1]
 • Total4.39 sq mi (11.36 km2)
 • Land4.37 sq mi (11.32 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation
[2]
548 ft (167 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total3,217
 • Density735.99/sq mi (284.17/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
35077
Area code 256
FIPS code 01-32968
GNIS feature ID2403793 [2]
Website cityofhanceville.net

Hanceville is a city in Cullman County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 3,217. [3]

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History

Founded in Blount County, Hanceville was established in 1832 and incorporated in May 1879. At the time of Cullman County's creation in 1877, half of Hanceville resided in each county. In 1885, county boundaries were redrawn and all of Hanceville was placed within Blount County. In 1901, county boundaries were redrawn again and this time all of the town was placed within Cullman County, in which it has remained. [4]

Geography

Hanceville is located in southeastern Cullman County at 34°3′48″N86°45′39″W / 34.06333°N 86.76083°W / 34.06333; -86.76083 (34.063463, -86.760908). [5] U.S. Route 31 passes through the city, leading north 9 miles (14 km) to Cullman, the county seat, and south 14 miles (23 km) to Smoke Rise.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.2 square miles (10.9 km2), of which 0.02 square miles (0.04 km2), or 0.34%, is water. [6]

Climate

Climate data for Hanceville, Alabama, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 2003–present
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °F (°C)77
(25)		80
(27)		88
(31)		91
(33)		94
(34)		100
(38)		100
(38)		106
(41)		97
(36)		97
(36)		87
(31)		76
(24)		106
(41)
Mean maximum °F (°C)69.9
(21.1)		72.7
(22.6)		79.5
(26.4)		83.9
(28.8)		88.7
(31.5)		93.4
(34.1)		95.3
(35.2)		95.3
(35.2)		91.6
(33.1)		85.9
(29.9)		76.5
(24.7)		70.8
(21.6)		97.0
(36.1)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)50.9
(10.5)		55.1
(12.8)		63.5
(17.5)		71.7
(22.1)		78.5
(25.8)		85.0
(29.4)		88.2
(31.2)		88.1
(31.2)		83.4
(28.6)		72.9
(22.7)		62.2
(16.8)		53.5
(11.9)		71.1
(21.7)
Daily mean °F (°C)40.3
(4.6)		43.6
(6.4)		51.4
(10.8)		58.9
(14.9)		66.7
(19.3)		74.0
(23.3)		77.7
(25.4)		77.1
(25.1)		71.8
(22.1)		60.3
(15.7)		49.4
(9.7)		42.7
(5.9)		59.5
(15.3)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)29.7
(−1.3)		32.1
(0.1)		39.3
(4.1)		46.2
(7.9)		54.9
(12.7)		63.1
(17.3)		67.2
(19.6)		66.0
(18.9)		60.2
(15.7)		47.7
(8.7)		36.7
(2.6)		31.8
(−0.1)		47.9
(8.9)
Mean minimum °F (°C)13.0
(−10.6)		17.5
(−8.1)		23.1
(−4.9)		31.3
(−0.4)		41.5
(5.3)		54.5
(12.5)		59.7
(15.4)		58.8
(14.9)		46.9
(8.3)		31.7
(−0.2)		20.9
(−6.2)		18.4
(−7.6)		11.5
(−11.4)
Record low °F (°C)3
(−16)		5
(−15)		16
(−9)		26
(−3)		34
(1)		51
(11)		51
(11)		49
(9)		39
(4)		24
(−4)		14
(−10)		5
(−15)		3
(−16)
Average precipitation inches (mm)5.81
(148)		5.77
(147)		5.78
(147)		5.57
(141)		4.91
(125)		4.73
(120)		4.67
(119)		3.86
(98)		3.89
(99)		3.58
(91)		4.58
(116)		5.83
(148)		58.98
(1,499)
Average snowfall inches (cm)0.2
(0.51)		0.3
(0.76)		0.5
(1.3)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.1
(0.25)		1.1
(2.82)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)9.29.19.88.28.99.19.97.96.06.07.49.4100.9
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)0.30.30.10.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.10.8
Source 1: NOAA [7]
Source 2: National Weather Service (mean maxima/minima 2006–2020) [8]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880 150—
1910 464—
1920 441−5.0%
1930 78076.9%
1940 650−16.7%
1950 77519.2%
1960 1,17451.5%
1970 2,02772.7%
1980 2,2209.5%
1990 2,2461.2%
2000 2,95131.4%
2010 2,9821.1%
2020 3,2177.9%
U.S. Decennial Census [9]
2013 Estimate [10]

At the 2000 census there were 2,951 people, 1,167 households, and 710 families living in the city. The population density was 718.6 inhabitants per square mile (277.5/km2). There were 1,323 housing units at an average density of 322.2 per square mile (124.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.09% White, 4.61% Black or African American, 0.61% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.75% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. 2.30% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. [11] Of the 1,167 households 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.8% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.1% were non-families. 32.6% of households were one person and 12.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.84.

The age distribution was 17.8% under the age of 18, 17.7% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 21.3% 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.8 males.

The median household income was $26,351 and the median family income was $35,370. Males had a median income of $31,439 versus $18,112 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,371. About 12.5% of families and 21.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.9% of those under age 18 and 13.5% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 2,982 people, 1,233 households, and 691 families living in the city. The population density was 733 inhabitants per square mile (283/km2). There were 1,439 housing units at an average density of 340.2 per square mile (131.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.4% White, 3.6% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 1.4% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. 2.4% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. [12] Of the 1,233 households 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.1% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.0% were non-families. 37.1% of households were one person and 17.0% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.98.

The age distribution was 21.6% under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.8% 65 or older. The median age was 40.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males.

The median household income was $30,903 and the median family income was $45,560. Males had a median income of $34,338 versus $35,417 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,078. About 14.5% of families and 24.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.1% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.

2020 census

Hanceville racial composition [13]
RaceNum.Perc.
White (non-Hispanic)2,78686.6%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)1223.79%
Native American 180.56%
Asian 130.4%
Other/Mixed 1273.95%
Hispanic or Latino 1514.69%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,217 people, 1,263 households, and 730 families residing in the city. The population density was 789 inhabitants per square mile (305/km2). Of the 1,233 households 23.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.1% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.0% were non-families. 37.1% of households were one person and 17.0% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.98.

The age distribution was 21.6% under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.8% 65 or older. The median age was 47.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males.

The average household income in Hanceville is $49,660 with a poverty rate of 19.00%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $668 per month, and the median house value is $99,900. The median age in Hanceville is 47.7 years, 41.8 years for males, and 49.9 years for females.

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The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament

Attractions

Hanceville is home to Our Lady of the Angels Monastery. The construction began in 1996 and was completed in 1999, under the direction of Mother Angelica of the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN).[ citation needed ]

Hanceville is also home to Alabama's oldest paintball and airsoft field, Mount Doom Paintball Field. It has been in operation since the 1980s.[ citation needed ]

Education

Hanceville High School serves 342 students in grades 9–12. The school colors are purple and gold, and its mascot are the Bulldogs. It is a member of the Cullman County Board of Education. [14] In 2001 the Lady Bulldogs basketball team won the Alabama High School Athletic Association Class 3A State Championship. [15]

Colleges and universities

Wallace State Community College is the only college in the city. It opened in 1966 and has approximately 6,000 students. [16]

Laws

Hanceville, Alabama gained some media coverage when it passed a law to prevent transgender people from using the restroom of their unnatural gender. [17]

Notable people

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  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hanceville, Alabama
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  15. ↑ Champions
  16. ↑ "Parents | Wallace State Community College". www.wallacestate.edu. Retrieved August 6, 2019.
  17. ↑ "Hanceville City Council Meets; Transgender Restroom Ordinance to be Considered". April 29, 2016.
  18. ↑ "Bill Steltemeier, EWTN Founding President, Dies, 83; Deacon Served Network Since 1980". Multichannel News . February 15, 2013. Retrieved February 24, 2013.
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