Excel, Alabama

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Excel, Alabama
Town
Monroe County Alabama Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Excel Highlighted 0124880.svg
Location of Excel in Monroe County, Alabama.
Coordinates: 31°25′38″N87°20′26″W / 31.42722°N 87.34056°W / 31.42722; -87.34056
Country United States
State Alabama
County Monroe
Area
[1]
 • Total1.65 sq mi (4.27 km2)
 • Land1.65 sq mi (4.26 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
407 ft (124 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total557
 • Density338.19/sq mi (130.61/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
36439
Area code 251
FIPS code 01-24880
GNIS feature ID0151765

Excel is a town in Monroe County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 557. The current mayor is Jenny Countryman. [2]

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Excel is the birthplace of former University of Alabama and Dallas Cowboys linebacker Lee Roy Jordan. Excel High School (3A) provides education for children in and around the town of Excel.

Excel incorporated in February 1948. [3]

History

The first settlers arrived in Excel around 1875. Around the turn of the century, Excel was connected by rail, allowing for economic expansion through the shipping of lumber and farm products. The rail line ceased operation in 1935, and Excel's growth slowed by 1937. [4]

Geography

Excel is located at 31°25′38″N87°20′26″W / 31.42722°N 87.34056°W / 31.42722; -87.34056 (31.427308, -87.340587). [5]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.6 square miles (4.1 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1950 316—
1960 313−0.9%
1970 42234.8%
1980 385−8.8%
1990 57148.3%
2000 5821.9%
2010 72324.2%
2020 557−23.0%
U.S. Decennial Census [6]
2013 Estimate [7]

As of the census of 2010, there were 723 people, 270 households, and 205 families residing in the town. The population density was 425.3 inhabitants per square mile (164.2/km2). There were 295 housing units at an average density of 173.5 per square mile (67.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 91.1% White, 5.0% Black or African American, 1.4% Native American, 0.1% some other race, and 2.4% from two or more races. 0.7% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. [8]

There were 270 households, out of which 41.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were headed by married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68, and the average family size was 3.11. [8]

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.5% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.5 males. [8]

For the period 2007–2011, the estimated median annual income for a household in the town was $34,667, and the median income for a family was $39,167. Male full-time workers had a median income of $40,000 versus $36,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,863. About 10.7% of families and 12.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.0% of those under age 18 and 13.6% of those age 65 or over. [9]

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References

  1. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  2. ↑ Monroville Monroe Country Chamber of Commerce https://www.monroecountyal.com/county-officials.html.{{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. ↑ "Excel".
  4. ↑ Kelly, Riley; Kaetz, James P. "Excel". Encyclopedia of Alabama. Alabama Humanities Foundation. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
  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". Archived from the original on May 22, 2014. Retrieved June 3, 2014.
  8. 1 2 3 "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Excel town, Alabama". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2013.
  9. ↑ "Selected Economic Characteristics: 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (DP03): Excel town, Alabama". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2013.

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