Piedmont, Alabama

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Piedmont, Alabama
settlement_type = City


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map_caption = Location in Calhoun County and the state of Alabama


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_type2 = Counties
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_name1 = Alabama
subdivision_name2 = Calhoun, Cherokee
government_type = Mayor-Council (7 members)
leader_title = Mayor
leader_name = Brian Young
established_date = 1888
area_magnitude =
area_total_km2 = 25.3
area_total_sq_mi = 9.8
area_land_km2 = 25.3
area_land_sq_mi = 9.8
area_water_km2 = 0
area_water_sq_mi = 0
elevation_ft = 702
elevation_m = 214
population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 5120
population_metro =
population_density_km2 = 202.4
population_density_sq_mi = 522.4
timezone = Central (CST)
utc_offset = -6
latd = 33 |latm = 55 |lats = 34 |latNS = N
longd = 85 |longm = 36 |longs = 47 |longEW = W
timezone_DST = CDT
utc_offset_DST = -5
postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 36272
area_code = 256
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 01-59640
blank1_name = GNIS feature ID
blank1_info = 0160373
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website = [http://www.piedmontcity.org City of Piedmont]

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 as part of or the entirety of their postal routes, including Spring Garden, Rock Run, Knighten's Crossroads, and Nance's Creek. The current mayor is Brian Young, who was first elected in 2008.

Noteworthy Facts

An F4 tornado hit Goshen United Methodist Church located here on March 27, 1994, killing more than twenty people and severely damaging or demolishing two other area churches and many homes in the town and neighboring communities.

The Piedmont City School District consists of three schools: Piedmont Elementary School, Piedmont Middle School, and Piedmont City High School. Piedmont City High School currently competes in the Alabama High School Athletic Association in Class 3A. Piedmont recently gained regional attention for its award winning school system. [http://phs.piedmont.k12.al.us Piedmont City High School] was recognized in 2008 by U.S. News & World Report as one of "America's Best High Schools." [ [http://www.usnews.com/listings/high-schools/alabama/piedmont_high_school, "Best High Schools Spring Update" (Piedmont High School listing), U.S News & World Report, Eddy Ramirez, May 16, 2008] . Retrieved on July 3rd, 2008.]

Geography

Piedmont is located at 33°55'33.618" North, 85°36'47.293" West (33.926005, -85.613137).GR|1

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.8 square miles (25.3 km²). Many streams flow through the local forests.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 5,120 people, 2,221 households, and 1,481 families residing in the city. The population density was 524.9 people per square mile (202.8/km²). There were 2,495 housing units at an average density of 255.8/sq mi (98.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 88.77% White, 9.38% Black or African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.43% from other races, and 1.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.00% of the population.

There were 2,221 households out of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the city the population was spread out with 22.2% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 84.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,893, and the median income for a family was $32,163. Males had a median income of $27,274 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,220. About 17.8% of families and 22.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.5% of those under age 18 and 13.9% of those age 65 or over.

Notable natives and residents

*Desmond Doss, World War II conscientious objector and Medal of Honor recipient
*Rick Bragg, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist

References

External links

* [http://www.piedmontcity.org/index.htm City website]
* [http://www.getcalhoun.com Calhoun County website]