Heflin, Alabama

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Heflin
City
Heflin, Alabama.JPG
Heflin, Alabama
Motto: 
"A Great Place to Call Home."
Cleburne County Alabama Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Heflin Highlighted 0133976.svg
Location of Heflin in Cleburne County, Alabama.
Coordinates: 33°38′38″N85°34′58″W / 33.64389°N 85.58278°W / 33.64389; -85.58278
CountryUnited States
State Alabama
County Cleburne
Incorporated1886
Government
 • TypeCity Council/Mayor
 • MayorRobby Brown
Area
[1]
 • Total16.31 sq mi (42.23 km2)
 • Land16.13 sq mi (41.77 km2)
 • Water0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2)
Elevation
961 ft (293 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total3,431
 • Density212.74/sq mi (82.14/km2)
Time zone UTC−6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP code
36264
Area code 256
FIPS code 01-33976
GNIS feature ID0159746
Website http://www.cityofheflin.org/

Heflin is a city and the county seat of Cleburne County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 3,431. It is located approximately halfway between Birmingham and Atlanta along Interstate 20.

Contents

History

Cleburne County Courthouse in Heflin, January 2012. Cleburne County Alabama Courthouse 2012.JPG
Cleburne County Courthouse in Heflin, January 2012.

Heflin was first settled in 1882 as a station on the railroad line from Atlanta. The town quickly grew and was incorporated in 1886. Until 1905, the County Seat of Cleburne County had been located at Edwardsville. In 1905, an election was held to move the county seat from Edwardsville to Heflin. The election results favored Heflin and were appealed to and upheld by the Alabama Supreme Court on July 1, 1906. [2]

Geography

Heflin is located at 33°38'37.514" North, 85°34'57.724" West (33.643754, −85.582701). [3]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.0 square miles (31 km2), of which 11.8 square miles (31 km2) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2) (1.50%) is water.

The city is located in the east central part of the state approximately 15 mi west of the Alabama-Georgia state line. Interstate 20 runs west to east through the southern part of the city. Access to the city can be found from exits 199 and 205. Via I-20, Birmingham is 76 mi (122 km) west, and Atlanta is 72 mi (116 km) east. U.S. Route 78 also runs through the city, along with two state routes (Alabama State Route 9 and Alabama State Route 46).

Climate

Climate data for Heflin, AL (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1956–present)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °F (°C)79
(26)		83
(28)		87
(31)		90
(32)		98
(37)		106
(41)		107
(42)		105
(41)		100
(38)		95
(35)		87
(31)		78
(26)		107
(42)
Mean maximum °F (°C)71.0
(21.7)		73.5
(23.1)		80.7
(27.1)		84.5
(29.2)		88.0
(31.1)		92.3
(33.5)		94.3
(34.6)		93.9
(34.4)		91.2
(32.9)		85.1
(29.5)		78.5
(25.8)		71.7
(22.1)		95.6
(35.3)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)53.3
(11.8)		57.6
(14.2)		65.6
(18.7)		73.4
(23.0)		79.9
(26.6)		85.3
(29.6)		88.5
(31.4)		87.9
(31.1)		83.5
(28.6)		74.5
(23.6)		64.0
(17.8)		55.7
(13.2)		72.4
(22.4)
Daily mean °F (°C)41.5
(5.3)		45.1
(7.3)		52.2
(11.2)		59.6
(15.3)		67.4
(19.7)		74.2
(23.4)		77.7
(25.4)		77.0
(25.0)		71.7
(22.1)		61.2
(16.2)		50.6
(10.3)		44.2
(6.8)		60.2
(15.7)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)29.7
(−1.3)		32.6
(0.3)		38.8
(3.8)		45.9
(7.7)		54.9
(12.7)		63.1
(17.3)		66.9
(19.4)		66.1
(18.9)		59.9
(15.5)		47.9
(8.8)		37.3
(2.9)		32.7
(0.4)		48.0
(8.9)
Mean minimum °F (°C)13.3
(−10.4)		17.5
(−8.1)		23.2
(−4.9)		30.4
(−0.9)		40.1
(4.5)		52.9
(11.6)		59.4
(15.2)		57.9
(14.4)		46.8
(8.2)		32.7
(0.4)		23.2
(−4.9)		19.1
(−7.2)		11.2
(−11.6)
Record low °F (°C)−4
(−20)		1
(−17)		8
(−13)		22
(−6)		30
(−1)		38
(3)		47
(8)		49
(9)		29
(−2)		21
(−6)		10
(−12)		−10
(−23)		−10
(−23)
Average precipitation inches (mm)5.58
(142)		5.85
(149)		5.60
(142)		4.83
(123)		4.67
(119)		4.58
(116)		5.39
(137)		4.36
(111)		3.33
(85)		3.36
(85)		4.51
(115)		5.35
(136)		57.41
(1,458)
Average snowfall inches (cm)0.4
(1.0)		0.1
(0.25)		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)		0.2
(0.51)		1.2
(3.0)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)12.712.611.210.19.711.212.010.48.08.38.912.7127.8
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)0.30.20.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.20.7
Source: NOAA [4] [5]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1890 383—
1900 46020.1%
1910 83982.4%
1920 1,02622.3%
1930 1,23120.0%
1940 1,68436.8%
1950 1,98217.7%
1960 2,40021.1%
1970 2,87219.7%
1980 3,0144.9%
1990 2,906−3.6%
2000 3,0023.3%
2010 3,48015.9%
2020 3,431−1.4%
U.S. Decennial Census [6]
2013 Estimate [7]

2020

Heflin racial composition [8]
RaceNum.Perc.
White (non-Hispanic)2,93085.4%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)3028.8%
Native American 120.35%
Asian 50.15%
Pacific Islander 10.03%
Other/Mixed 1484.31%
Hispanic or Latino 330.96%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,431 people, 1,340 households, and 677 families residing in the city.

2010

As of the census [9] of 2010, there were 3,480 people in 1,384 households, including 925 families, in the city. The population density was 216.9 inhabitants per square mile (83.7/km2). There were 1,531 housing units at an average density of 93.9 per square mile (36.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 87.3% White, 9.4% Black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. 2.4% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 1,384 households 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 29.3% of households were one person and 14.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.94.

The age distribution was 22.6% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% 65 or older. The median age was 40.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.5 males.

The median household income was $29,821, and the median family income was $37,050. Males had a median income of $41,932 versus $25,714 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,909. About 15.6% of families and 22.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.5% of those under age 18 and 15.9% of those age 65 or over.

2000

As of the census [10] of 2000, there were 3,002 people in 1,218 households, including 824 families, in the city. The population density was 254.0 inhabitants per square mile (98.1/km2). There were 1,330 housing units at an average density of 112.5 per square mile (43.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 85.88% White, 11.83% Black or African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.77% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races. 1.93% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 1,218 households 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 29.1% of households were one person and 15.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.94.

The age distribution was 22.4% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% 65 or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.4 males.

The median household income was $28,398 and the median family income was $38,600. Males had a median income of $29,545 versus $20,676 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,452. About 11.9% of families and 16.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.0% of those under age 18 and 18.4% of those age 65 or over.


Entertainment

Postcard of First Methodist Church in Heflin (c. 1930-1945) First Methodist Church, Heflin, Alabama (7187235929).jpg
Postcard of First Methodist Church in Heflin (c. 1930-1945)

Heflin is home to the Hollis Speedway. [11]

Education

Public education is provided in Heflin by the Cleburne County Board of Education. Public schools in Heflin include:

Cleburne County High School (grades 8 through 12)
Cleburne County Career Technical School (grades 9 through 12)
Cleburne County Middle School (grades 5 through 7)
Cleburne County Elementary School (grades K through 6)
Pleasant Grove Elementary School (grades K through 6)

Media

WKNG-FM 89.1 FM (Southern Gospel / Worship Music)
WPIL 91.7 FM (Southern Gospel / Classic Country/Bluegrass)
Cleburne News (weekly)
WSB (ABC affiliate) Atlanta
WAGA (FOX affiliate) Atlanta
WBRC (FOX affiliate) Birmingham
WCIQ (PBS affiliate) Mt. Cheaha State Park
WXIA (NBC affiliate) Atlanta
WVTM (NBC affiliate) Birmingham
WGWW-DT2 (ABC affiliate) Anniston
WIAT (CBS affiliate) Birmingham
WANF (CBS affiliate) Atlanta

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