Irondale, Alabama

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Irondale, Alabama
settlement_type = City


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map_caption = Location in Jefferson 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 = Jefferson
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area_total_km2 = 23.2
area_total_sq_mi = 9
area_land_km2 = 23.2
area_land_sq_mi = 9
area_water_km2 = 0
area_water_sq_mi = 0
elevation_ft = 741
elevation_m = 226
population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 9813
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population_density_km2 = 423
population_density_sq_mi = 1090.3
timezone = Central (CST)
utc_offset = -6
latd = 33 |latm = 31 |lats = 55 |latNS = N
longd = 86 |longm = 41 |longs = 13 |longEW = W
timezone_DST = CDT
utc_offset_DST = -5
postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 35210
area_code = 205
blank_name = FIPS code
blank_info = 01-37864
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Irondale is a city in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States and a suburb of Birmingham. 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 Irondale Cafe, known as The WhistleStop Cafe in the book & film. Irondale is also the location of Catholic radio/television broadcaster EWTN.

Geography

Irondale is located at coor dms|33|31|55|N|86|41|13|W|city (33.531939, -86.686816)GR|1.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.0 square miles (23.3 km²), of which, 9.0 square miles (23.2 km²) of it is land and 0.11% is water.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 9,813 people, 4,019 households, and 2,736 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,094.0 people per square mile (422.4/km²). There were 4,212 housing units at an average density of 469.6/sq mi (181.3/km²). 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.

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.

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.

Education

Irondale is served by Jefferson County Board of Education and is home to the Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School.

EWTN

The Eternal Word Television Network, known as EWTN is centered in Irondale. Founded by the nun, Mother Angelica.

References

External links

* [http://www.cityofirondale.org/ City of Irondale]