Atmore, Alabama

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Atmore, Alabama
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Former Atmore Amtrak station
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Location of Atmore in Escambia County, Alabama
Coordinates: 31°1′25.65″N87°29′37.93″W / 31.0237917°N 87.4938694°W / 31.0237917; -87.4938694
CountryUnited States
State Alabama
County Escambia
Incorporated May 9, 1907 [1]
Government
 •  Mayor Jim Staff
Area
[2]
 •  City
21.937 sq mi (56.816 km2)
 • Land21.862 sq mi (56.622 km2)
 • Water0.075 sq mi (0.194 km2)
Elevation
[3]
282 ft (86 m)
Population
 (2020) [4]
 •  City
8,391
 • Estimate 
(2022) [5]
8,330
 • Density381.00/sq mi (147.10/km2)
 •  Urban
6,390
 •  Metro
36,666
Time zone UTC−6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP Codes
36502, 36504
Area code 251
FIPS code 01-03004
GNIS feature ID0113272 [3]
Sales tax 10.0% [6]
Website welcometoatmore.com

Atmore is a city in Escambia County, Alabama, United States. The population was 8,391 at the 2020 census. [4] It was incorporated on May 9, 1907. [7]

Contents

The Atmore Commercial Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians is headquartered in Atmore.

History

Atmore was first recorded as a stop called Williams Station [8] on the Mobile and Great Northern Railroad. The town was originally to be named "Carney", in honor of a citizen who owned a sawmill in the town. Mr. Carney's brother had already established a town nearby with the same name, and Mr. Carney was allowed to name the town after his close friend C.P. Atmore, General Passenger Agent of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. Mr. Atmore never visited the town. [9]

In 2008 the city of Atmore annexed Alabama Department of Corrections prison property, including Holman Correctional Facility and Fountain Correctional Facility. The Alabama DOC asked for the city to annex the land. [10]

Geography

The southern border of Atmore is the Florida state line. A new section of the city was incorporated 6 miles (10 km) to the north. Mobile is 51 miles (82 km) to the southwest, and Pensacola, Florida, is 49 miles (79 km) south.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Atmore has a total area of 21.937 square miles (56.816 km2), of which 21.862 square miles (56.622 km2) is land and 0.029 square miles (0.075 km2) is water. [2]

Climate

Climate is characterized by mild to high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. The Köppen Climate Classification sub-type for this climate is "Cfa" (Humid Subtropical Climate). [11]

Climate data for Atmore, Alabama, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1940–present
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °F (°C)84
(29)		86
(30)		90
(32)		95
(35)		101
(38)		104
(40)		105
(41)		104
(40)		102
(39)		99
(37)		90
(32)		85
(29)		105
(41)
Mean maximum °F (°C)75.3
(24.1)		77.4
(25.2)		83.5
(28.6)		86.8
(30.4)		92.7
(33.7)		96.2
(35.7)		97.3
(36.3)		97.0
(36.1)		94.2
(34.6)		89.1
(31.7)		81.9
(27.7)		77.2
(25.1)		98.3
(36.8)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)60.6
(15.9)		65.1
(18.4)		72.2
(22.3)		78.7
(25.9)		86.2
(30.1)		90.9
(32.7)		92.4
(33.6)		92.1
(33.4)		88.5
(31.4)		80.3
(26.8)		70.2
(21.2)		63.0
(17.2)		78.4
(25.7)
Daily mean °F (°C)49.8
(9.9)		53.8
(12.1)		60.4
(15.8)		66.8
(19.3)		74.8
(23.8)		80.8
(27.1)		82.7
(28.2)		82.3
(27.9)		78.3
(25.7)		68.7
(20.4)		58.4
(14.7)		52.3
(11.3)		67.4
(19.7)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)39.1
(3.9)		42.5
(5.8)		48.6
(9.2)		54.9
(12.7)		63.5
(17.5)		70.7
(21.5)		73.0
(22.8)		72.5
(22.5)		68.1
(20.1)		57.1
(13.9)		46.7
(8.2)		41.6
(5.3)		56.5
(13.6)
Mean minimum °F (°C)21.4
(−5.9)		25.7
(−3.5)		30.5
(−0.8)		39.0
(3.9)		49.1
(9.5)		61.6
(16.4)		67.2
(19.6)		65.4
(18.6)		55.5
(13.1)		40.1
(4.5)		29.8
(−1.2)		26.0
(−3.3)		19.9
(−6.7)
Record low °F (°C)1
(−17)		10
(−12)		21
(−6)		29
(−2)		41
(5)		49
(9)		55
(13)		56
(13)		42
(6)		30
(−1)		17
(−8)		6
(−14)		1
(−17)
Average precipitation inches (mm)5.97
(152)		4.82
(122)		5.41
(137)		4.84
(123)		5.09
(129)		6.00
(152)		6.94
(176)		5.56
(141)		5.43
(138)		3.60
(91)		4.60
(117)		5.38
(137)		63.64
(1,615)
Average snowfall inches (cm)0.0
(0.0)		0.0
(0.0)		0.1
(0.25)		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)		0.0
(0.0)		0.1
(0.25)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)10.48.68.87.68.711.613.512.18.55.87.39.6112.5
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Source 1: NOAA [12]
Source 2: National Weather Service [13]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910 1,060—
1920 1,77567.5%
1930 3,03571.0%
1940 3,2005.4%
1950 5,72078.8%
1960 8,17342.9%
1970 8,2931.5%
1980 8,7896.0%
1990 8,046−8.5%
2000 7,676−4.6%
2010 10,19432.8%
2020 8,391−17.7%
2022 (est.)8,330 [5] −0.7%
U.S. Decennial Census [14]
2020 Census [4]

Atmore first appeared on the 1910 U.S. Census as an incorporated town. [15] By 1930, it became the largest city in Escambia County, though lost the title to former holder Brewton in 1940. It became the largest city again in 1950 and has held the distinction to date (2010). In 2010, the city became majority Black for the first time. [16]

2020 census

Atmore racial composition [17]
RaceNumberPercent
White (non-Hispanic)3,17737.86%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)4,55154.24%
Native American 1832.18%
Asian 320.38%
Pacific Islander 50.06%
Other/Mixed 2903.46%
Hispanic or Latino 1531.82%

As of the 2020 census, there were 13,365 people, 2,803 households, and 1,443 families residing in the city.

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 10194 people, the population density was 1,228 inhabitants per square mile (474/km2). There were 3,480 housing units at an average density of 419.3 per square mile (161.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 55.4% Black or African American, 39.3% White, 1.8% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.1% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. 1.8% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 3,002 households, out of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.9% were married couples living together, 23.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.1% were non-families. 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 18.6% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 34.5% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 155.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 207.4 males.

Atmore Census Division (1960–2020)

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1960 12,373—
1970 12,221−1.2%
1980 13,67211.9%
1990 12,645−7.5%
2000 12,9802.6%
2010 12,372−4.7%
2020 12,3690.0%
U.S. Decennial Census
2020 Census [18]

Atmore was created a census division in 1960 following the general reorganization of county precincts. [19] Prior to 1960, Atmore was within the former Escambia County 7th precinct of Canoe. [20]

Economy

For most of the 20th century, the Atmore area was primarily a farming, timber, and light industry community. Major commercial industries have been Masland Carpets, Alto, and a local lumber company. For many years, the Vanity Fair lingerie company operated a manufacturing sewing plant in Atmore, offering employment to local citizens and surrounding communities.

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians has increased its relative economic contributions through the operation of Wind Creek Casino and Hotel near Atmore. [21] [22]

Holman Correctional Facility is located north of the city, [23] [24] and features a male death row and execution chamber. [24] Fountain Correctional Facility is 10 miles (16 km) north of Atmore. [25]

Arts and culture

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Atmore City Hall
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Atmore Post Office
Atmore Public Library Library picture.jpg
Atmore Public Library
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Atmore Fire Department
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Main Street

Local events include:

Parks and recreation

Atmore has recreational and sports facilities, including Atmore Heritage Park. [31]

Government

Atmore is governed by a mayor and members of a city council elected from five districts within the city. [31]

Education

Escambia County Public School System is the public school district of Atmore. [32] Schools in Atmore include: Rachel Patterson Elementary School, Escambia County Middle School (the largest school in the system), and Escambia County High School (the first public county high school in the state of Alabama).

Private schools include Atmore Christian School, and Reid State.[ citation needed ]

Prior to 1970, African-American children attend black schools such as the Escambia County Training School in Atmore.

An adjunct campus of Coastal Alabama Community College Brewton is located here, offering associate degrees and technical school training.[ citation needed ]

Infrastructure

Transportation

US Highway 31 and Alabama Highway 21 pass through the city.

Atmore Municipal Airport features a 4,952 ft (1,509 m) runway. [31]

The town is serviced by two freight railroads, the Alabama and Gulf Coast Railway and CSX. Historically, Atmore had a Frisco Railway station, served by a section of the railroad's Sunnyland passenger train. A Louisville and Nashville station was a stop for the Azalean (Cincinnati-New Orleans), the Piedmont Limited (New York-New Orleans) and local Montgomery-New Orleans trains. [33] [34] The Frisco service ended in 1955, and the Louisville and Nashville in 1971. Atmore station was later served by Amtrak's Gulf Breeze train (Birmingham-Montgomery-Mobile) until that service ended in 1995.[ citation needed ]

Escambia County Alabama Transit System provides dial-a-ride bus service throughout the city and county. [35]

Health care

Atmore Community Hospital, an affiliate of Infirmary Health Systems of Mobile, offers full acute care in a two-story facility. [31]

Notable people

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