Millport, Alabama

Millport, Alabama
Town
Location of Millport in Lamar County, Alabama.
Location of Millport in Lamar County, Alabama.
Coordinates: 33°33′37″N 88°4′49″W / 33.56028°N 88.08028°W / 33.56028; -88.08028
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyLamar
Area
[1]
 • Total
5.51 sq mi (14.26 km2)
 • Land5.49 sq mi (14.23 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation
276 ft (84 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,010
 • Density183.87/sq mi (71.00/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
35576
Area code(s)205, 659
FIPS code01-48808
GNIS feature ID0122845

Millport is a town in Lamar County, Alabama, United States. It incorporated in 1887.[2] At the 2010 census the population was 1,049, down from 1,160 in 2000. After its incorporation from 1890 to 1900, it was the largest town in Lamar County, losing the distinction to Sulligent. Since 1940, it has been the 3rd largest town.[3]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 5.4 square miles (14 km2), of which 5.4 square miles (14 km2) is land and 0.18% is water.[4]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1890244—
190035746.3%
191052948.2%
192060414.2%
193071418.2%
1940700−2.0%
1950682−2.6%
196094338.3%
19701,07013.5%
19801,28720.3%
19901,203−6.5%
20001,160−3.6%
20101,049−9.6%
20201,010−3.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
2013 Estimate[6]

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 1,160 people, 495 households, and 328 families living in the town. The population density was 213.7 inhabitants per square mile (82.5/km2). There were 561 housing units at an average density of 103.3 per square mile (39.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 65.52% White, 33.97% Black, 0.09% Native American, and 0.43% from two or more races.[7] Of the 495 households 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.1% were married couples living together, 16.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 32.5% of households were one person and 15.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.96.

The age distribution was 24.0% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.6% 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.1 males.

The median household income was $26,458 and the median family income was $33,869. Males had a median income of $30,521 versus $17,396 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,822. About 18.2% of families and 21.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.4% of those under age 18 and 28.7% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 1,049 people, 453 households, and 304 families living in the town. The population density was 194.3 inhabitants per square mile (75.0/km2). There were 536 housing units at an average density of 99.3 per square mile (38.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 64.7% White, 33.7% Black, 0.1% Native American, and 1.3% from two or more races.[8] Of the 453 households 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.7% were married couples living together, 19.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.9% were non-families. 30.9% of households were one person and 15.0% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.88.

The age distribution was 23.1% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% 65 or older. The median age was 39.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.9 males.

The median household income was $23,722 and the median family income was $24,597. Males had a median income of $34,125 versus $22,153 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,309. About 18.5% of families and 21.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.7% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.

2020 census

Millport racial composition[9]
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 661 65.45%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 297 29.41%
Native American 5 0.5%
Other/Mixed 36 3.56%
Hispanic or Latino 11 1.09%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,010 people, 451 households, and 274 families residing in the town.

Government

A Steel Dust Recycling plant in Millport, August 2019
  • Mayor: Stanley Allred
  • Town Clerk: Linda Ferguson
  • Chief of Police: Charles White
  • Fire Chief: Dale Shelley
  • Attorney: Justin G. Williams

2005 bankruptcy

Millport filed for chapter 9 bankruptcy in 2005 after mayor Waymon Fields, who was a former banker and was elected in 2004, discovered that the town was almost $3.5 million behind in payments and was facing its water and sewer system being taken over by the federal government because of missed payments.[10]

Education

South Lamar School is in Millport.

Notable people

See also

References

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  2. ^ "Millport Encyclopedia of Alabama". Encyclopedia of Alabama.
  3. ^ U.S. Census records for Millport, Sulligent and Vernon, 1890-2010 (See historic population data boxes)
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
  6. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013". Retrieved June 3, 2014.
  7. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  8. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 30, 2015.
  9. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  10. ^ Writer, Jason Morton Staff. "Millport making a comeback". Tuscaloosa News.

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