Ragland, Alabama
Encyclopedia
Ragland is a town in St. Clair County
, Alabama
, United States
southeast of Ashville
. At the 2000 census the population was 1,918. It is part of the Birmingham-Hoover-Cullman Combined Statistical Area. An F4 tornado struck southwest from here at 10:55 in the morning on Palm Sunday March 27, 1994. The National Weather Service
of Birmingham issued a tornado warning for northern Calhoun
, southeastern Etowah
, and southern Cherokee
counties at 11:27. The tornado destroyed Piedmont
's Goshen United Methodist Church twelve minutes later.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 16.9 square miles (43.8 km²), of which, 16.8 square miles (43.5 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it (0.71%) is water.
of 2000, there were 1,918 people, 729 households, and 567 families residing in the town. The population density
was 114.5 people per square mile (44.2/km²). There were 840 housing units at an average density of 50.1 per square mile (19.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 82.17% White
, 17.00% Black
or African American
, 0.05% Native American
, 0.05% Asian
, 0.10% from other races
, and 0.63% from two or more races.
There were 729 households out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples
living together, 15.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.2% were non-families. 21.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the town the population was spread out with 26.2% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.9 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $30,152, and the median income for a family was $36,034. Males had a median income of $27,468 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $12,531. About 15.3% of families and 18.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.3% of those under age 18 and 21.2% of those age 65 or over.
St. Clair County, Alabama
St. Clair County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama.It is a part of the Birmingham–Hoover–Cullman Combined Statistical Area. Its name is in honor of General Arthur St...
, 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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southeast of Ashville
Ashville, Alabama
Ashville is a city in St. Clair County, Alabama, United States part of the Birmingham-Hoover-Cullman Combined Statistical Area. Its population was 2,260 at the 2000 census, at which time it was a town. This town is the county seat of St. Clair County along with Pell City. According to the 2005 U.S....
. At the 2000 census the population was 1,918. It is part of the Birmingham-Hoover-Cullman Combined Statistical Area. An F4 tornado struck southwest from here at 10:55 in the morning on Palm Sunday March 27, 1994. The National Weather Service
National Weather Service
The National Weather Service , once known as the Weather Bureau, is one of the six scientific agencies that make up the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the United States government...
of Birmingham issued a tornado warning for northern Calhoun
Calhoun County, Alabama
Calhoun County is a county in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its name is in honor of John C. Calhoun, famous member of the United States Senate from South Carolina. As of 2010 the population was 118,572. It is included in the Anniston-Oxford Metropolitan Statistical Area...
, southeastern Etowah
Etowah County, Alabama
Etowah County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. Its name is from the Cherokee language, which means "edible tree". It is the center of the Gadsden Metropolitan Area which includes Etowah and Cherokee Counties. As of 2010 the population was 104,430. Its county seat is Gadsden...
, and southern Cherokee
Cherokee County, Alabama
Cherokee County, Alabama is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. It is named for the Cherokee tribe. As of 2010 the population was 25,989. Its county seat is Centre and it is a prohibition or dry county.- History :...
counties at 11:27. The tornado destroyed Piedmont
Piedmont, Alabama
Piedmont is a city in Calhoun and Cherokee counties in the U.S. state of Alabama. The population was 5,120 at the 2000 census. It is included in the Anniston-Oxford, Alabama Metropolitan Statistical Area. Many surrounding communities utilize the 36272 ZIP code, including Spring Garden, Rock Run,...
's Goshen United Methodist Church twelve minutes later.
Geography
Ragland is located at 33°44′36"N 86°8′32"W (33.743415, -86.142268).According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 16.9 square miles (43.8 km²), of which, 16.8 square miles (43.5 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square mile (0.258998811 km²) of it (0.71%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,918 people, 729 households, and 567 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
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was 114.5 people per square mile (44.2/km²). There were 840 housing units at an average density of 50.1 per square mile (19.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 82.17% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 17.00% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.05% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.05% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.10% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.63% from two or more races.
There were 729 households out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 15.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.2% were non-families. 21.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the town the population was spread out with 26.2% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.9 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $30,152, and the median income for a family was $36,034. Males had a median income of $27,468 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the town was $12,531. About 15.3% of families and 18.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.3% of those under age 18 and 21.2% of those age 65 or over.