NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Hueytown, Alabama

Hueytown is a city in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 15,364. Location in the state of Alabama Formed December 13, 1819 Seat Birmingham Area - Total - Water 2,911 kmÂ² (1,124 miÂ²) 29 kmÂ² (11 miÂ²) 1. ... Official language(s) English Capital Montgomery Largest city Birmingham Area Ranked 30th - Total 52,419 sq mi (135,765 kmÂ²) - Width 190 miles (306 km) - Length 330 miles (531 km) - % water 3. ...

Hueytown was the home of the legendary NASCAR Alabama Gang. It also made international headlines with the unexplainable "Hueytown Hum," a mysterious noise once believed to be related to an underground coal mine in the area. The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of motorsports in the United States. ... The Alabama Gang was the nickname for a group of NASCAR drivers who set up shop and operated out of Hueytown, Alabama, near Birmingham, Alabama. ... Wyoming coal mine Coal mining is the mining of coal. ...

Recently Hueytown has undergone major economic growth with the opening of a new shopping center anchored by a Publix Super Market, which opened on April 26, 2006. A Cingular store, Chic nails, And Xpress Ship is also in this strip mall. Publix Super Markets, Inc. ... April 26 is the 116th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (117th in leap years). ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ...

Geography

Hueytown is located at 33°26′16″N, 86°59′51″W (33.437709, -86.997579)^GR1. Image File history File links ALMap-doton-Hueytown. ...

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 30.1 km² (11.6 mi²). 30.1 km² (11.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it (0.17%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (â‰ˆ1,609 m) in length. ...

It is considered a suburb of Birmingham, Alabama, and is included in the Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Area. Nickname: The Magic City, Pittsburgh of the South, BHam, The Ham Location in Jefferson County in the state of Alabama Coordinates: Country United States State Alabama County Jefferson, Shelby - Mayor Bernard Kincaid (D) Area - City 151. ... The Birmingham-Hoover-Cullman CMSA also known as Greater Birmingham, is made up of 8 counties in Alabama. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 15,364 people, 6,155 households, and 4,517 families residing in the city. The population density was 510.9/km² (1,323.7/mi²). There were 6,519 housing units at an average density of 216.8/km² (561.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 83.81% White, 15.49% Black or African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.08% from other races, and 0.34% from two or more races. 0.47% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ...

There were 6,155 households out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.6% were non-families. 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.92. â€œMatrimonyâ€ redirects here. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 22.2% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $41,225, and the median income for a family was $49,380. Males had a median income of $36,087 versus $26,025 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,735. About 5.3% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

The Alabama Gang

Hueytown was home to one of the dominant racing groups in NASCAR, the Alabama Gang. The city's main thoroughfare, Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive, takes its name from drivers Bobby Allison, Donnie Allison, Davey Allison, Clifford Allison and Neil Bonnett. The Alabama Gang also includes racing legend Charles "Red" Farmer. Though not considered a member of The Alabama Gang, Bobby and Donnie's older brother Eddie Allison had an active role in NASCAR for many years and still resides in Hueytown. His son, Jacob, is a radio personality on Birmingham, Alabama station WJOX. He also resides in Hueytown. The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the largest sanctioning body of motorsports in the United States. ... The Alabama Gang was the nickname for a group of NASCAR drivers who set up shop and operated out of Hueytown, Alabama, near Birmingham, Alabama. ... Bobby Allison (born December 3, 1937) was one of the first NASCAR drivers and was named one of NASCARs 50 greatest drivers. ... Donnie Allison is a former driver on the NASCAR Winston Cup circuit, who won ten times during his racing career, which spanned the 1960s, 1970s and early 1980s. ... David Carl Davey Allison (February 25, 1961 - July 13, 1993) was a NASCAR race car driver, best known as the driver of the Robert Yates Racing #28 Texaco-Havoline Ford. ... Neil Bonnett (July 30, 1946 - February 11, 1994) was a NASCAR driver who compiled 18 victories and 20 poles over his 18-year career. ... Charles Red Farmer (October 15, 1931 or [[October 15}}, 1932- was a racecar driver. ...

Culture

Churches often play a supportive role in this community. In recent years several have experienced dramatic changes. Although Garywood Assembly of God may be one of metro Birmingham's best-known churches, conducting many large-scale dramatic performances, campmeetings and revivals over the past quarter-century, it announced in 2004 it will move its facilities to nearby McCalla. However, explosive growth has caused necessary expansion to Union Hill Baptist Church in the Rock Creek area, and North Highlands Baptist Church which is moving into a new facility off 15th Street Road near the Virginia Mines subdivision. Garywood Assembly of God is a large church in the western suburbs of Birmingham, Alabama. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Other churches have remained in the town's central district. Since 1875, Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church [1] has served the community as a family church with a wide variety of ministries and missions, including a tremendous local food pantry. When the church's chimes ring the hour and sound the familiar hymns, the music heard all over town serves as a nostalgic reminder of the profound role that Christian faith has always played in Hueytown life.

Education

Hueytown's public schools are part of the Jefferson County school system. Schools serving the city include Hueytown High School, Hueytown Middle School, Hueytown Elementary School and North Highland Elementary School. Two private religious schools, Garywood Christian School and Brooklane Baptist Academy, are located in Hueytown. Garywood Christian School is a Christian private school located in Hueytown, Alabama, in the western suburbs of Birmingham, USA. It is affiliated with Garywood Assembly of God, a large Pentecostal church that houses the schools facilities. ...

HYT

The abbreviation HYT (HueYTown) has become a popular term of reference for Hueytown among some of the residents.

External links

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