Berry, Alabama
Encyclopedia
Berry is a town in Fayette County
, Alabama
, United States
. At the 2000 census the population was 1,238. According to the 2005 U.S. Census estimates, the town had a population of 1,226. http://www.census.gov/popest/cities/files/SUB-EST2005-all.csv
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 11.2 square miles (29 km²), of which, 11.2 square miles (29 km²) of it is land and 0.09% is water.
of 2000, there were 1,238 people, 516 households, and 352 families residing in the town. The population density
was 110.8 people per square mile (42.8/km2). There were 574 housing units at an average density of 51.4 per square mile (19.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 91.44% White
, 6.38% Black
or African American
, 0.32% Native American
, 1.05% from other races
, and 0.81% from two or more races. 1.70% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 516 households out of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples
living together, 15.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the town the population was spread out with 26.9% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 88.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $20,214, and the median income for a family was $26,083. Males had a median income of $28,500 versus $20,714 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $12,635. About 31.4% of families and 32.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 44.1% of those under age 18 and 30.2% of those age 65 or over.
. Small businesses, such as Tuugie's Restaurant, Moore's Home and Auto Parts, Smith's Grocery, and Gilbert's Tire and Muffler also support the town's economy. The Bank of Berry, a full-service institution founded in 1911, was privately owned until 2002, when it was purchased by First National Bank, Hamilton.
Fayette County, Alabama
Fayette County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. Its name is in honor of the Marquis de Lafayette , who aided General George Washington in the American Revolutionary War. As of 2010 the population was 17,241...
, Alabama
Alabama
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland...
, United States
United States
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. At the 2000 census the population was 1,238. According to the 2005 U.S. Census estimates, the town had a population of 1,226. http://www.census.gov/popest/cities/files/SUB-EST2005-all.csv
Geography
Berry is located at 33°39′28"N 87°36′22"W (33.657836, -87.606084).According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 11.2 square miles (29 km²), of which, 11.2 square miles (29 km²) of it is land and 0.09% is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,238 people, 516 households, and 352 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
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was 110.8 people per square mile (42.8/km2). There were 574 housing units at an average density of 51.4 per square mile (19.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 91.44% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 6.38% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.32% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.05% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.81% from two or more races. 1.70% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There were 516 households out of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 15.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the town the population was spread out with 26.9% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 88.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $20,214, and the median income for a family was $26,083. Males had a median income of $28,500 versus $20,714 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $12,635. About 31.4% of families and 32.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 44.1% of those under age 18 and 30.2% of those age 65 or over.
Education
The town of Berry has one elementary school and one high school. Berry Elementary School has grades Pre-K-6. Berry High School includes grades 7-12. The mascot for both schools is the wildcat. School colors are primarily Red, White and Blue.Industry
Berry serves as headquarters for Stallion Trailers, Pittsburgh-Midway Chevron Mine, Berry Wood Products, and Piggly Wiggly GrocersPiggly Wiggly
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. Small businesses, such as Tuugie's Restaurant, Moore's Home and Auto Parts, Smith's Grocery, and Gilbert's Tire and Muffler also support the town's economy. The Bank of Berry, a full-service institution founded in 1911, was privately owned until 2002, when it was purchased by First National Bank, Hamilton.