New Market, Alabama
Encyclopedia
New Market is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Madison County
, Alabama
, United States
, and is included in the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area
. As of the 2000 census, the population of the CDP is 1,864. Although it was the first area settled in Madison County, the town has never been incorporated.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 17.2 square miles (44.5 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 1,864 people, 692 households, and 534 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 108.4 people per square mile (41.8/km²). There were 787 housing units at an average density of 45.8 per square mile (17.7/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 87.18% White
, 6.28% Black
or African American
, 2.25% Native American
, 0.16% Asian
, 1.34% from other races
, and 2.79% from two or more races. 3.54% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 692 households out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were married couples
living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.8% were non-families. 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 26.1% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 35.2% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 101.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.3 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $42,985, and the median income for a family was $46,696. Males had a median income of $36,204 versus $18,188 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $18,799. About 7.5% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.7% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over.
The Madison County Sheriff's Department administers law and order in the community, and the New Market Volunteer Fire Department provides fire protection.
K-8 Schools
Middle Schools
High Schools
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in Madison County
Madison County, Alabama
Madison County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama, and is a major part of the Huntsville Metropolitan Area.It is also included in the merged Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area. The county is named in honor of James Madison, fourth President of the United States of America, and the...
, 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
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, and is included in the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area
Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area
The Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area is the most populated sub-region of North Alabama, and is the second fastest growing region in the State of Alabama, with 510,088 living within the CSA...
. As of the 2000 census, the population of the CDP is 1,864. Although it was the first area settled in Madison County, the town has never been incorporated.
History
On January 30, 1966, New Market broke the record for the coldest temperature ever recorded in Alabama that was -27 Degrees F.Geography
New Market is located at 34°54′23"N 86°25′34"W (34.906295, -86.426170).According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 17.2 square miles (44.5 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,864 people, 692 households, and 534 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
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was 108.4 people per square mile (41.8/km²). There were 787 housing units at an average density of 45.8 per square mile (17.7/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 87.18% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 6.28% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 2.25% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.16% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.34% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 2.79% from two or more races. 3.54% 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)
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of any race.
There were 692 households out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.8% were non-families. 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 26.1% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 35.2% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 101.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.3 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $42,985, and the median income for a family was $46,696. Males had a median income of $36,204 versus $18,188 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 CDP was $18,799. About 7.5% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.7% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over.
Public Services
Water service in the New Market area is run by the Madison County Water Authority. Sewer service is unavailable. Huntsville Utilities provides electric service.The Madison County Sheriff's Department administers law and order in the community, and the New Market Volunteer Fire Department provides fire protection.
Education
New Market is home to several schools run by the Madison County School System.K-8 Schools
- New Market School
- Walnut Grove Elementary School
Middle Schools
High Schools