Pinson, Alabama

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Pinson, Alabama
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Location of Pinson in Jefferson County, Alabama.
Coordinates: 33°41′10″N86°40′54″W / 33.68611°N 86.68167°W / 33.68611; -86.68167
Country United States
State Alabama
County Jefferson
Area
[1]
 • Total11.59 sq mi (30.02 km2)
 • Land11.56 sq mi (29.95 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2)
Elevation
[2]
663 ft (202 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total7,215
 • Density623.97/sq mi (240.91/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
35126, 35123, 35215
Area code(s) 205 & 659
FIPS code 01-60648
GNIS feature ID2424931 [2]
Website thecityofpinson.com

Pinson is a city in Jefferson County near Birmingham, Alabama, United States, northwest of Center Point. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,163.

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History

Pinson was incorporated in March 2004. [3]

Geography

This city is located at 33°41′11″N86°40′55″W / 33.68639°N 86.68194°W / 33.68639; -86.68194 (33.686301, −86.681913). [4]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 7.0 square miles (18 km2), of which 7.0 square miles (18 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) (0.43%) is water.

Pinson is located in an area of SW–NE parallel ridges, with occasional rock outcrops, especially toward the east-facing ridge crests. Pinson is home to the Turkey Creek Nature Preserve and the Alabama Butterbean Festival.

The Palmerdale Homesteads are located within the city limits of Pinson. The Palmerdale Homesteads were the first of five farmers' resettlement communities built in Alabama under President Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal in the 1930s. The first of the 102 homesteads were completed in 1935. A community store and elementary school/community center were completed in 1937 to serve the farming community.

Climate

Climate data for Pinson, Alabama, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1951–2014
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °F (°C)80
(27)		84
(29)		91
(33)		94
(34)		97
(36)		103
(39)		109
(43)		107
(42)		101
(38)		96
(36)		89
(32)		81
(27)		109
(43)
Mean maximum °F (°C)71.5
(21.9)		76.2
(24.6)		83.8
(28.8)		88.0
(31.1)		90.8
(32.7)		95.4
(35.2)		97.4
(36.3)		97.8
(36.6)		94.3
(34.6)		87.6
(30.9)		79.9
(26.6)		72.2
(22.3)		99.4
(37.4)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)53.5
(11.9)		58.3
(14.6)		66.6
(19.2)		74.9
(23.8)		81.5
(27.5)		87.5
(30.8)		90.2
(32.3)		89.7
(32.1)		85.2
(29.6)		75.0
(23.9)		64.0
(17.8)		55.7
(13.2)		73.5
(23.1)
Daily mean °F (°C)42.3
(5.7)		46.3
(7.9)		53.8
(12.1)		61.2
(16.2)		68.9
(20.5)		76.0
(24.4)		79.3
(26.3)		78.8
(26.0)		73.3
(22.9)		62.4
(16.9)		51.3
(10.7)		44.7
(7.1)		61.5
(16.4)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)31.0
(−0.6)		34.3
(1.3)		40.9
(4.9)		47.5
(8.6)		56.4
(13.6)		64.5
(18.1)		68.4
(20.2)		67.8
(19.9)		61.4
(16.3)		49.7
(9.8)		38.7
(3.7)		33.8
(1.0)		49.5
(9.7)
Mean minimum °F (°C)11.4
(−11.4)		15.7
(−9.1)		21.2
(−6.0)		29.2
(−1.6)		40.4
(4.7)		52.3
(11.3)		60.2
(15.7)		58.8
(14.9)		44.3
(6.8)		31.1
(−0.5)		22.9
(−5.1)		14.8
(−9.6)		7.9
(−13.4)
Record low °F (°C)−8
(−22)		1
(−17)		2
(−17)		23
(−5)		31
(−1)		38
(3)		49
(9)		49
(9)		33
(1)		20
(−7)		12
(−11)		−2
(−19)		−8
(−22)
Average precipitation inches (mm)5.11
(130)		5.39
(137)		5.71
(145)		5.04
(128)		4.77
(121)		4.58
(116)		4.98
(126)		4.45
(113)		3.96
(101)		3.28
(83)		4.64
(118)		5.11
(130)		57.02
(1,448)
Average snowfall inches (cm)0.2
(0.51)		0.3
(0.76)		0.8
(2.0)		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)		1.4
(3.52)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)10.410.010.17.89.110.010.78.26.25.87.99.9106.0
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)0.30.40.30.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.21.2
Source 1: NOAA [5]
Source 2: National Weather Service (mean maxima/minima 1981–2010) [6]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1990 10,987—
2000 5,033−54.2%
2010 7,16342.3%
2020 7,2150.7%
U.S. Decennial Census [7]
2013 Estimate [8]

Note: Census demographic data were enumerated for the Census-Designated Place (CDP) for somewhat different boundaries prior to incorporation in 2004. The 1990 population of 10,987 was for the CDP of Pinson-Clay-Chalkville, [9] which was subdivided in 2000 into their own separate CDPs. [10] Therefore, exact population for the Pinson portion in 1990 cannot be ascertained

2020 census

Pinson racial composition [11]
RaceNum.Perc.
White (non-Hispanic)3,98255.19%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)2,37332.89%
Native American 140.19%
Asian 370.51%
Pacific Islander 20.03%
Other/Mixed 2413.34%
Hispanic or Latino 5667.84%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 7,215 people, 2,711 households, and 1,997 families residing in the city.

2010 census

At the 2010 census, there were 7,163 people, 2,731 households, and 2,074 families living in the community. The population density was 1,023.3 inhabitants per square mile (395.1/km2). There were 2,948 housing units at an average density of 421.1 per square mile (162.6/km2). The racial makeup of the community was 79.0% White, 17.0% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 2.2% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. 3.7% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 2,731 households 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.0% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 20.9% of households were one person and 6.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.04.

The age distribution was 24.4% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.9 males.

The median household income was $56,863 and the median family income was $63,221. Males had a median income of $41,719 versus $36,066 for females. The per capita income for the community was $23,902. About 4.5% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.1% of those under age 18 and 3.2% of those age 65 or over.

2000 census

At the 2000 census, there were 5,033 people, 1,853 households, and 1,450 families living in the community. The population density was 721.2 inhabitants per square mile (278.5/km2). There were 1,953 housing units at an average density of 279.8 per square mile (108.0/km2). The racial makeup of the community was 8.33% Black or African American, 88.1% White, 0.32% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races. 2.27% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 1,853 households 41.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.8% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.7% were non-families. 19.0% of households were one person and 6.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.08.

The age distribution was 28.3% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% 65 or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.8 males.

The median household income was $39,583 and the median family income was $48,707. Males had a median income of $33,843 versus $25,112 for females. The per capita income for the community was $17,704. About 8.6% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.2% of those under age 18 and 10.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Media

Three newspapers serve Pinson:

Notable people

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References

  1. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Pinson, Alabama
  3. ↑ "Pinson".
  4. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. ↑ "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Pinson, AL". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  6. ↑ "NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Birmingham". National Weather Service. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  7. ↑ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Archived from the original on April 26, 2015. Retrieved August 10, 2013.
  8. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013" . Retrieved June 7, 2014.
  9. ↑ https://www.census.gov/prod/cen1990/cph2/cph-2-2.pdf [ bare URL PDF ]
  10. ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on July 24, 2017. Retrieved December 7, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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