Haleyville, Alabama
Encyclopedia
Haleyville is a city in Winston
and Marion
counties in the U.S. state
of Alabama
. Most of the city is located in Winston County, with a small portion of the western limits entering Marion County. Haleyville was originally named Davis Cross Roads, having been established at the crossroads of Byler Road and the Illinois Central Railroad. At the 2000 census the population was 4,182. Also, Haleyville is the homecity of Robert Aderholt
, Congressman from Alabama's 4th congressional district
On February 16, 1968 the first 9-1-1
emergency telephone system in the nation went into service in Haleyville.
On June 1, 2010 Haleyville citizens voted to become the first city in Winston County
since prohibition to allow the sale of alcohol.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.4 square miles (19.2 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 4,182 people, 1,815 households, and 1,148 families residing in the city. The population density
was 563.9 people per square mile (217.6/km²). There were 2,061 housing units at an average density of 277.9 per square mile (107.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.81% White
, 1.48% Black
or African American
, 0.17% Native American
, 0.12% Asian
, 2.68% from other races
, and 0.74% from two or more races. 3.11% of the population were Latino
of any race.
There were 1,815 households out of which 26.6% had children under the age of 52 living with them, 49.3% were married couples
living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.7% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.5% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 86.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $24,907, and the median income for a family was $33,875. Males had a median income of $27,028 versus $18,312 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $16,139. About 18.9% of families and 23.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 35.9% of those under age 18 and 20.9% of those age 65 or over.
Haleyville High School's mascot is the Lion, and the school colors are crimson and White.
The system is the home of the several-time national championship-winning Haleyville High School Band, its last notable victory came under the direction of Ken Williams (director from 1990 to 2007), during a national competition held 2003 at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, in Dallas, TX. The band received all superior ratings and was crowned Grand Champion of the competition. The current band director is Reggie Tolbert, who is a former Drum Major of the University of Alabama Million Dollar Band.
The 2007-2008 Haleyville High School Baseball team finished state runner-up in the Alabama High School Athletic Association state tournament. The 2008-2009 Haleyville High School Baseball team won the 4A State Championship in the Alabama High School Athletic Association state tournament. It was their first state championship in baseball in the school's history.
The 2008 Lady Lions Volleyball team finished third in the state with a win over Alabama Christian Academy in the first round of the State Tournament.
The 2008 Running Lions finished third in the state in cross country. The 2009 Running Lions boys team also finished third in the state in cross country. The Haleyville Boys Golf team qualified for the state championship tournament in 2005 (seventh place), 2006 (sixth place), 2007 (fourth place), and 2008 (sixth place).
Once again, Fabian Cortez, Haleyville High runner, won first place and was awarded two-time 4A AL State Champ. in Cross Country.
The 2010 Running Lion girls team won an outstanding amount of trophies. They placed third at the 4A State Meet in 2010. The 2010 Running Lion boys team finished first in their Sectional Meet in Florence, AL and an unbelievable second place finish in the State as 4A Runners Up at the 2010 Alabama High School Athletic Association State Meet. Fabian Cortez, Adam Benefield, and Justin Harbin were awarded All-State Runners at the 2010 State Meet.
The Elite Top 10 Boys Cross Country that ran for Haleyville at the State meet were: Fabian Cortez, Adam Benefield, Justin Harbin, Kent Glass, Dustin Aderholt, Sam Campbell, Alex Willis, Andrew Harbison,Kolby Benford, and Seth Hicks.
Winston County, Alabama
Winston County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama, formerly known as Hancock County before 1858.Its name is in honor of John A. Winston, the 15th Governor of Alabama. As of 2010, the population was 24,484. Its county seat is Double Springs....
and Marion
Marion County, Alabama
Marion County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. Marion County was created by an act of the Alabama Territorial General Assembly on February 13, 1818. The county is located in the northwestern part of the state, bounded on the west by the state of Mississippi. It encompasses . Marion County...
counties in the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of 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...
. Most of the city is located in Winston County, with a small portion of the western limits entering Marion County. Haleyville was originally named Davis Cross Roads, having been established at the crossroads of Byler Road and the Illinois Central Railroad. At the 2000 census the population was 4,182. Also, Haleyville is the homecity of Robert Aderholt
Robert Aderholt
Robert Brown Aderholt is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1997. He is a member of the Republican Party.The district includes most of the far northern suburbs of Birmingham, as well as the southern suburbs of Huntsville and Decatur.- Early life, education and career :Aderholt was born in...
, Congressman from Alabama's 4th congressional district
Alabama's 4th congressional district
Alabama's 4th congressional district is a U.S. congressional district in Alabama, which elects a representative to the United States House of Representatives. It encompasses the counties of Franklin, Marion, Lamar, Fayette, Walker, Winston, Cullman, Blount, Marshall, Etowah, and DeKalb...
On February 16, 1968 the first 9-1-1
9-1-1
9-1-1 is the emergency telephone number for the North American Numbering Plan .It is one of eight N11 codes.The use of this number is for emergency circumstances only, and to use it for any other purpose can be a crime.-History:In the earliest days of telephone technology, prior to the...
emergency telephone system in the nation went into service in Haleyville.
On June 1, 2010 Haleyville citizens voted to become the first city in Winston County
Winston County, Alabama
Winston County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama, formerly known as Hancock County before 1858.Its name is in honor of John A. Winston, the 15th Governor of Alabama. As of 2010, the population was 24,484. Its county seat is Double Springs....
since prohibition to allow the sale of alcohol.
Geography
Haleyville is located at 34°13′48"N 87°37′8"W (34.230131, -87.618978).According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.4 square miles (19.2 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 4,182 people, 1,815 households, and 1,148 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 563.9 people per square mile (217.6/km²). There were 2,061 housing units at an average density of 277.9 per square mile (107.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.81% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.48% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.17% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.12% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 2.68% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.74% from two or more races. 3.11% of the population were Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 1,815 households out of which 26.6% had children under the age of 52 living with them, 49.3% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.7% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.5% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 86.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $24,907, and the median income for a family was $33,875. Males had a median income of $27,028 versus $18,312 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 city was $16,139. About 18.9% of families and 23.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 35.9% of those under age 18 and 20.9% of those age 65 or over.
Education
The 'Haleyville City Schools' system operates three places of public education: Haleyville Elementary School; Haleyville Middle School and Haleyville High School. Also within the system lies the Haleyville Center of Technology, a career and vocational training center.Haleyville High School's mascot is the Lion, and the school colors are crimson and White.
The system is the home of the several-time national championship-winning Haleyville High School Band, its last notable victory came under the direction of Ken Williams (director from 1990 to 2007), during a national competition held 2003 at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, in Dallas, TX. The band received all superior ratings and was crowned Grand Champion of the competition. The current band director is Reggie Tolbert, who is a former Drum Major of the University of Alabama Million Dollar Band.
Athletics
The city of Haleyville, as most other communities in the southeastern United States, rallies around its athletics as a point of pride. Haleyville's public schools have had a long-standing tradition of quality athletic programs.The 2007-2008 Haleyville High School Baseball team finished state runner-up in the Alabama High School Athletic Association state tournament. The 2008-2009 Haleyville High School Baseball team won the 4A State Championship in the Alabama High School Athletic Association state tournament. It was their first state championship in baseball in the school's history.
The 2008 Lady Lions Volleyball team finished third in the state with a win over Alabama Christian Academy in the first round of the State Tournament.
The 2008 Running Lions finished third in the state in cross country. The 2009 Running Lions boys team also finished third in the state in cross country. The Haleyville Boys Golf team qualified for the state championship tournament in 2005 (seventh place), 2006 (sixth place), 2007 (fourth place), and 2008 (sixth place).
Once again, Fabian Cortez, Haleyville High runner, won first place and was awarded two-time 4A AL State Champ. in Cross Country.
The 2010 Running Lion girls team won an outstanding amount of trophies. They placed third at the 4A State Meet in 2010. The 2010 Running Lion boys team finished first in their Sectional Meet in Florence, AL and an unbelievable second place finish in the State as 4A Runners Up at the 2010 Alabama High School Athletic Association State Meet. Fabian Cortez, Adam Benefield, and Justin Harbin were awarded All-State Runners at the 2010 State Meet.
The Elite Top 10 Boys Cross Country that ran for Haleyville at the State meet were: Fabian Cortez, Adam Benefield, Justin Harbin, Kent Glass, Dustin Aderholt, Sam Campbell, Alex Willis, Andrew Harbison,Kolby Benford, and Seth Hicks.
City Council
The election of August 26, 2008, elected the following to city council. They officially took office November 3, 2008.:- Mayor- Ken Sunseri (2008–present)
- Place 1- Royce Benefield (2008–present)
- Place 2- Drew Thrasher (2008–present)
- Place 3- Bud Wilson (2008–present)
- Place 4- Jonathan Bennett (2008–present)
- Place 5- Bicycle Bittinger (2008–present)