Frisco City, Alabama

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Frisco City, Alabama
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Monroe County Alabama Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Frisco City Highlighted 0128312.svg
Location of Frisco City in Monroe County, Alabama.
Coordinates: 31°26′01″N87°24′05″W / 31.43361°N 87.40139°W / 31.43361; -87.40139
CountryUnited States
State Alabama
County Monroe
Established1886
Incorporated February 26, 1909
Government
   Mayor Allen Lang
   City Administrator Shelley Dunn
   Councilmember Melissa Jackson
Woody Bullard
Johnny Ridgeway
Linda Rowell
Richard Dean
Area
[1]
  Total
4.04 sq mi (10.46 km2)
  Land4.03 sq mi (10.43 km2)
  Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
[2]
404 ft (123 m)
Population
 (2020) [3]
  Total
1,170
  Estimate 
(2022) [4]
1,139
  Density283/sq mi (109.2/km2)
Time zone UTC−6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
36445
Area code 251
FIPS code 01-28312
GNIS feature ID0151784 [2]
Website friscocityal.com

Frisco City is a town in Monroe County, Alabama, United States. The population was 1,170 at the 2020 census. [3]

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Geography

Frisco City is located at 31°26′01″N87°24′05″W / 31.43361°N 87.40139°W / 31.43361; -87.40139 (31.4334985, -87.4013750). [5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.04 square miles (10.5 km2), of which 4.03 square miles (10.4 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.026 km2), or 0.12%, is water. [1]

History

What would become Frisco City started out as two mid-19th century communities named Lufkin and Snider. It initially incorporated as the town of Jones Mill in 1909. It was named for the owner of the local grist mill. Four years later on November 4, 1913, the town was renamed as Roy for Roy Megargel, owner of the Gulf, Florida, and Alabama Railroad (GFA). The renaming was done on the condition that "Roy" would receive a rail line to the Town.

When Megargel failed to deliver on his promise, the town reverted to its name of Jones Mill in 1919 (also referred to as Jones Mills plural). Megargel failed to keep his name on Jones Mill, but later received a community named for him, that of Megargel, a census-designated place as of 2010.

In 1925, the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad bought the GFA Railroad and agreed to complete what Megargel was not able to. In 1928, the line was completed, and in gratitude, the town formally renamed itself as Frisco City (taken from San Francisco). [6]

Climate

Climate is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. The Köppen Climate Classification sub-type for this climate is "Cfa" (Humid Subtropical Climate). [7]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1910 442
1920 57630.3%
1930 1,02177.3%
1940 994−2.6%
1950 1,0687.4%
1960 1,17710.2%
1970 1,2869.3%
1980 1,42410.7%
1990 1,58111.0%
2000 1,460−7.7%
2010 1,309−10.3%
2020 1,170−10.6%
2022 (est.)1,139 [4] −2.6%
U.S. Decennial Census [8]
2020 Census [3]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, there were 1,170 people, 520 households, and 331 families residing in the city. [9] There were 579 housing units.

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 1,309 people, 531 households, and 352 families in the town. The population density was 326 inhabitants per square mile (126/km2). There were 623 housing units at an average density of 155.8 per square mile (60.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 49.3% Black or African American, 45.4% White, 1.3% Native American, 0.0% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. 1.8% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 531 households 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.0% were married couples living together, 22.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 29.2% of households were one person and 9.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.07.

The age distribution was 25.4% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 28.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% 65 or older. The median age was 40.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.5 males.

The median household income was $23,884 and the median family income was $28,512. Males had a median income of $32,917 versus $19,327 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,181. About 34.6% of families and 38.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 60.7% of those under age 18 and 19.2% of those age 65 or over.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, there were 1,460 people, 589 households, and 405 families in the town. The population density was 361.9 inhabitants per square mile (139.7/km2). There were 665 housing units at an average density of 164.8 per square mile (63.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 52.95% White, 43.56% Black or African American, 1.51% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.48% from other races, and 1.10% from two or more races. 1.16% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 589 households 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.0% were married couples living together, 19.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 30.1% of households were one person and 14.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.07.

The age distribution was 29.3% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.1 males.

The median household income was $26,176 and the median family income was $32,663. Males had a median income of $26,898 versus $19,464 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,170. About 19.5% of families and 25.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.8% of those under age 18 and 29.7% of those age 65 or over.

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References

  1. 1 2 "2023 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Frisco City, Alabama
  3. 1 2 3 "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved March 3, 2024.
  4. 1 2 "City and Town Population Totals: 2020–2022". United States Census Bureau. March 3, 2024. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
  5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  6. "Frisco City".
  7. Climate Summary for Frisco City, Alabama
  8. "Census of Population and Housing". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: Household Type". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 3, 2024.

31°26′02″N87°24′08″W / 31.433769°N 87.40212°W / 31.433769; -87.40212