Jasper is a town in Walker County, Alabama, United States. In the 2010 census, the population was 14,352, up from 14,052 in 2000. The town is a county of Walker County, and has been ranked among the world's leading coal producers.
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Histori
Jasper, named in honor of Sergeant William Jasper, a hero of the American Revolutionary War, settled around 1815, but was not entered until 18 August 1886.
During the Civil War, Union troops marched towards Selma setting fire to the courthouse and several other buildings in the city and storming the neighboring farm for supplies.
The region's first significant growth was realized in 1886, when Kansas City-Memphis & amp; Birmingham and Sheffield & amp; Birmingham Railroads completed through Jasper. The population grew from 200 people in 1886 to more than 3,000 in 1890. In a special edition in 1891, Eagle Mountain stated there were six coal mines, two sandstone mines, 400 coke, one foundry and machine shop, two saw mills, one brick work, four hotels, and two banks.
President Franklin Roosevelt visited the city in 1940 to attend a memorial service for his friend and supporter, William Bankhead.
Historical site
Jasper has several sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include John Hollis Bankhead House, First United Methodist Church, Jasper Downtown Historic District, and Walker County Hospital.
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Geography
Jasper is located on 33Ã, Â ° 50? 32? N 87Ã, Â ° 16? 38? W (33.842347, -87.277174).
According to the US Census Bureau, the city has a total area of ​​26.9 square miles (70 km 2 ), where 26.9 square miles (70 km 2 ) is ground and 0 , 04% is water.
Demographics
In the 2000 census, there were 14,052 people, 5,728 households, and 3,809 families living in the city. Population density is 523.0 people per square mile (201.9/km ²). There are 6,473 units of homes with an average density of 240.9 per square mile (93.0/km ²). City racial makeup is 84.15% White, 13.98% Black or African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Island, 2.7% few other races, and 1 , 4% two or more races. 4.4% of the population is Hispanic.
There are 5,728 households where 26.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% are married couples living together, 14.4% have unmarried female households present, and 33.5% is non-family. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.2% had a single person living alone 65 or older. The average household size was 2.38, and the average family size was 2.93.
In cities, the population is spread by 21.5% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% years or more. The median age was 41.5 years. For every 100 women, there are 90.3 men. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there are 95.3 men.
The average income for households in the city is $ 41,586, and the average income for families is $ 54,059. Men have an average income of $ 51,548 versus $ 35,248 for women. The per capita income for the city is $ 27,927. Approximately 14.8% of families and 16.7% of the population are below the poverty line, including 29.5% of those under the age of 18 and 11.1% of those aged 65 and older.
census 2010
At the 2010 census, there were 14,352 people, 5,760 households, and 3,831 families living in the city. Population density is 533.5 people per square mile (206.2/km ²). There are 6,478 units of homes with an average density of 241 per square mile (93/km²). City's racial makeup is 81.3% White, 13.4% Black or African American, 0.3% Native Americans, 0.7% Asia, 0.2% Pacific Island, 0, l.
There are 5,760 households where 27.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% are married couples living together, 13.9% have married women without a husband present, and 33.5 % is not a family. 31.1% of all households are individuals and 14.6% have a single person who is 65 or older. The average household size is 2.33, and the average family size is 2.91.
In cities, the population is spread by 21.9% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% years or more. The average age is 41 years. For every 100 females, there are 86.6 males. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there are 82.5 men.
The average income for households in the city is $ 33,044, and the average income for families is $ 43,674. Men have an average income of $ 35,182 compared to $ 22,868 for women. The per capita income for the city is $ 19,491. About 10.2% of families and 13.8% of the population are below the poverty line, including 18.3% of those under the age of 18 and 13.2% of those aged 65 years or older.
Art and culture
Jasper is the location of the SyFy Channel documentary "Town of the Living Dead". The city is also home to the annual "Footh Foot Festival" that takes place every year at "Historic Square in Downtown Jasper". They hosted Live Music and food vendors around the famous Jasper Town Center. In 2017 the dates for "Festival Foothills" have been announced for September 15 and September 16. In the TV series Lost, Jasper is the birthplace of James "Sawyer" Ford.
School
- Elementary
T.R. Simmons Elementary School (PreK-1), Sekolah Dasar Taman Memorial (2-3)
- Intermediate
Maddox Intermediate School (4-6)
- Junior High
Jasper Junior High (7-8)
- SMA
Jasper High School (9-12) (formerly named Walker High School) '(Originally: Walker County High School, WCHS)'
- North High School
Schools for students with disabilities from all levels
- Former School
West Jasper Elementary School (Closed 2017)
Media
Newspapers
- The Daily Mountain Eagle (every day)
- Delivery Corridor (weekly)
Radio
- WJLX/1240Ã, kHz (Oldies)
- WIXI/1360Ã, kHz (Spanish)
- WQJJ-LP/101.9Ã, MHz (Adult Contemporary/Oldies)
- W268BM/101.5Ã, MHz: WJLX re-broadcast.
Television
- W16CM-D/16
Famous people
- Matt Patton, the bassist for Drive By Truckers
- Marlin Shubert, Bass Singer for The Inspirations
References
External links
Media related to Jasper, Alabama in Wikimedia Commons
- Jasper City
- The Southern Jewish Institute of Life, Jasper's History
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