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Encyclopedia > Irondale, Alabama

Irondale is a city and suburb of Birmingham in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 9,813. The book (later a film) Fried Green Tomatoes, by Irondale native Fannie Flagg, is loosely based around the town and the landmark Whistle Stop Cafe. Irondale is also the location of Catholic radio/television broadcaster EWTN. Flag Seal Nickname: The Magic City, Pittsburgh of the South, BHam, The Ham Location Location in Jefferson County in the state of Alabama Coordinates , Government Country State County United States Alabama Jefferson County Mayor Bernard Kincaid (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 151. ... Location in the state of Alabama Formed December 13, 1819 Seat Birmingham Area  - Total  - Water 2,911 km² (1,124 mi²) 29 km² (11 mi²) 1. ... Official language(s) English Capital Montgomery Largest city Birmingham Area  Ranked 30th  - Total 52,423 sq mi (135,775 km²)  - Width 190 miles (306 km)  - Length 330 miles (531 km)  - % water 3. ... Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe is the name of a novel by Fannie Flagg. ... Fannie Flagg Fannie Flagg (born September 21, 1944 in Birmingham, Alabama) is an American author and actress. ... EWTN - or The Eternal Word Television Network - is a television and radio operation that broadcasts Catholic religious programming, via satellite and shortwave radio. ...

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Geography

Location of Irondale, Alabama

Irondale is located at 33°31′55″N, 86°41′13″W (33.531939, -86.686816)GR1. Image File history File links ALMap-doton-Irondale. ...


According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 23.3 km² (9.0 mi²). 23.2 km² (9.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.11% 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 Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 9,813 people, 4,019 households, and 2,736 families residing in the city. The population density was 422.4/km² (1,094.0/mi²). There were 4,212 housing units at an average density of 181.3/km² (469.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 71.69% White, 25.28% Black or African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.95% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.97% from other races, and 0.95% from two or more races. 2.68% 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). ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 4,019 households out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.9% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.97. A marriage is a relationship between or among individuals, usually recognized by civil authority and/or bound by the religious beliefs of the participants. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 24.1% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.8 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $46,203, and the median income for a family was $55,365. Males had a median income of $38,138 versus $30,775 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,251. About 5.7% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.0% of those under age 18 and 9.1% 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. ...


Education

Irondale is served by Jefferson County Board of Education and is home to the renowned Template:Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School. The Jefferson County School System is the second-largest public school system in the U.S. State of Alabama and serves most of Jefferson County, Alabama. ...


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Irondale, Alabama - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (427 words)
Irondale is a city and suburb of Birmingham in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States.
Irondale is also the location of Catholic radio/television broadcaster EWTN.
Irondale is served by Jefferson County Board of Education and is home to the renowned Template:Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School.
Brookmont Neighborhood Web - Irondale Alabama (343 words)
With a large area of essentially undeveloped land south of us, it is not unusual to see an occasional deer wandering through the neighborhood or one of our beautiful hawks soaring overhead.
We are located in Jefferson County Alabama in the city limits of Irondale.
Irondale is serverd by the Jefferson County school system which is planning to build a new middle school in Irondale in addition to the New Shades Valley High School which hosts the International Baccalaureate School Irondale is a suburb of Birmingham Alabama and offers easy access to the city in minutes.
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