Town Creek, Alabama
Encyclopedia
Town Creek is a town
in Lawrence County
, Alabama
, United States
, and is included in the Decatur Metropolitan Area
, as well as the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area
. As of the 2000 census, the population
of the town is 1,216.
, the Goode-Hall House
, to the north of town.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.7 square miles (7 km²).2.7 square miles (7.0 km²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water
.
of 2000, there were 1,216 people, 514 households, and 355 families residing in the town. The population density
was 451.6 people per square mile (174.5/km²). There were 563 housing units at an average density of 209.1 per square mile (80.8/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 60.86% White
, 34.21% Black
or African American
, 1.89% Native American
, 0.16% Asian
, 1.97% from other races
, and 0.90% from two or more races. 3.62% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 514 households out of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.4% were married couples
living together, 21.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.9% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the town the population was spread out with 28.5% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 84.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $24,583, and the median income for a family was $29,018. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $20,500 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $14,204. About 20.1% of families and 23.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.4% of those under age 18 and 18.5% of those age 65 or over.
Town
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in Lawrence County
Lawrence County, Alabama
Lawrence County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama, and is included in the Decatur Metropolitan Area, as well as the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area. It was named after James Lawrence, a captain in the United States Navy from New Jersey. As of the 2010 census, the population was...
, 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 Decatur Metropolitan Area
Decatur Metropolitan Area
The Decatur Metropolitan Area is a moderately urban region of North-Central Alabama. The 2008 estimate population is 150,125, one third of which resides within the boundaries of its core city, Decatur, Alabama....
, as well as 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
Population
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of the town is 1,216.
History
Town Creek has one site listed on the National Register of Historic PlacesNational Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
, the Goode-Hall House
Goode-Hall House
-See also:*National Register of Historic Places listings in Lawrence County, Alabama...
, to the north of town.
Geography
Town Creek is located at 34°40′17"N 87°24′30"W (34.671518, -87.408311).According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.7 square miles (7 km²).2.7 square miles (7.0 km²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water
Water
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.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,216 people, 514 households, and 355 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
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was 451.6 people per square mile (174.5/km²). There were 563 housing units at an average density of 209.1 per square mile (80.8/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 60.86% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 34.21% Black
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 African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.89% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.16% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.97% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.90% from two or more races. 3.62% 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 514 households out of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.4% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 21.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.9% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the town the population was spread out with 28.5% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 84.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $24,583, and the median income for a family was $29,018. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $20,500 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the town was $14,204. About 20.1% of families and 23.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.4% of those under age 18 and 18.5% of those age 65 or over.
Notable residents
- Ali-Ollie WoodsonAli-Ollie WoodsonAli-Ollie Woodson was an American R&B singer, songwriter, keyboardist and occasional actor. He was known for singing with The Temptations beginning in 1984, and also worked with Aretha Franklin and Bill Pinkney....
, former TemptationThe TemptationsThe Temptations is an American vocal group having achieved fame as one of the most successful acts to record for Motown Records. The group's repertoire has included, at various times during its five-decade career, R&B, doo-wop, funk, disco, soul, and adult contemporary music.Formed in Detroit,...
(September 12, 1951 – May 30, 2010) (born in Detroit, but grew up in Town Creek) - Chris GoodeChris GoodeChris Kimberly Goode is a former American football defensive back who played with the National Football League's Indianapolis Colts. Goode was drafted by the Colts in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Alabama....
, former NFL player - Antonio LanghamAntonio LanghamCollie Antonio Langham , is a former professional American football player who was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the first round of the 1994 NFL Draft. A 6'0", 187 lb cornerback from the University of Alabama, Langham played in seven NFL seasons from 1994-2000...
, former NFL player - Mack Vickery,Nashville songwriter,singer,musician,and Alabama Music Hall of Fame Inductee 2003.Born in Town Creek,Alabama June 8, 1938. Died in Nashville Tennessee December 21, 2004.
- John R.(Jackie) Montgomery,M.D.,(born in Burnsville MS.,grew up in Town Creek),Physican/Scientist for "The Boy In The Bubble",a world famous patient at Texas Children's Hospital,Houston