Fairview, Alabama

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Fairview, Alabama
settlement_type = Town


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map_caption = Location in Cullman County and the state of Alabama


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_name1 = Alabama
subdivision_name2 = Cullman
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area_total_km2 = 6.4
area_total_sq_mi = 2.5
area_land_km2 = 6.4
area_land_sq_mi = 2.5
area_water_km2 = 0
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elevation_ft = 938
elevation_m = 286
population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 522
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population_density_km2 = 81.6
population_density_sq_mi = 208.8
timezone = Central (CST)
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latd = 34 |latm = 14 |lats = 55 |latNS = N
longd = 86 |longm = 41 |longs = 15 |longEW = W
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blank_info = 01-25384
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Fairview is a town in Cullman County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 522.

Geography

Fairview is located at coor dms|34|14|55|N|86|41|16|W|city (34.248717, -86.687761)GR|1.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.4 km²), of which, 2.5 square miles (6.4 km²) of it is land and 0.40% is water.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 522 people, 188 households, and 144 families residing in the town. The population density was 212.1 people per square mile (81.9/km²). There were 198 housing units at an average density of 80.4/sq mi (31.1/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 86.59% White, 0.77% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 7.28% from other races, and 5.17% from two or more races. 16.28% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 188 households out of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.4% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.4% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the town the population was spread out with 23.4% under the age of 18, 13.8% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 125.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 126.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $31,875, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $21,944 versus $21,042 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,817. About 13.0% of families and 14.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.0% of those under age 18 and 11.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education

* Fairview Elementary School (K-5)
* Fairview Middle School (6-8)
* Fairview High School (9-12)

All three schools are members of the Cullman County Board of Education.

References

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