Editing Adamsville, Alabama

{{Short description|City in Alabama, United States}}
{{Use American English|date=September 2024}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2024}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name                            = Adamsville, Alabama
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| nickname                        = Adam
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| image_skyline                   = Home of Negro miner living in company housing project with slag pole in rear. Adams, Rowe & Norman Inc., Porter Mine...-l NARA - 540604 (cropped).jpg
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| image_caption                   = Porter Mine Company Housing for Black Miner in Adamsville, 1946
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| map_caption                     = Location of Adamsville in Jefferson County, Alabama.
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| subdivision_type1               = [[U.S. state|State]]
| subdivision_name1               = [[Alabama]]
| subdivision_type2               = [[List of counties in Alabama|County]]
| subdivision_name2               = [[Jefferson County, AL|Jefferson]]
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| leader_title                    = Mayor
| leader_name                     = Pam Palmer
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| area_footnotes                  = <ref name="CenPopGazetteer2020">{{cite web|title=2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2020_Gazetteer/2020_gaz_place_01.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=October 29, 2021}}</ref>
| area_total_sq_mi                = 26.42
| area_land_sq_mi                 = 26.21
| area_water_sq_mi                = 0.21
| area_water_percent              = 0.05
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| population_as_of                = [[2020 United States census|2020]]
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| settlement_type                 = [[City]]
| population_total                = 4366
| population_density_sq_mi        = 166.55
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| timezone                        = [[North American Central Time Zone|CST]]
| utc_offset                      = -6
| timezone_DST                    = CDT
| utc_offset_DST                  = -5
| coordinates                     = {{coord|33|35|25|N|86|56|57|W|region:US-AL|display=inline,title}}
| elevation_footnotes             = <ref name=gnis/>
| elevation_ft                    = 574
| postal_code_type                = [[ZIP code]]
| postal_code                     = 35005
| area_codes                       = [[Area codes 205 and 659|205 & 659]]
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| blank_info                      = 01-00460
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| blank1_info                     = 112930<ref name=gnis>{{GNIS|112930}}</ref>
| website                         = [http://www.cityofadamsville.org/ www.cityofadamsville.org]
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| unit_pref                       = Imperial
| area_total_km2                  = 68.44
| area_land_km2                   = 67.90
| area_water_km2                  = 0.54
| population_density_km2          = 64.30
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'''Adamsville''' is a city in western [[Jefferson County, Alabama]], United States. It is north from the [[Birmingham, Alabama|Birmingham]] suburb of [[Pleasant Grove, Alabama|Pleasant Grove]]. It initially incorporated in 1901 (although the 1910 U.S. Census stated 1900), but disincorporated in 1915.<ref>[http://www.lsa.state.al.us/PDF/LRS/Local_Laws/LL_JEFFERSON.pdf Jefferson County] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191001013437/http://www.lsa.state.al.us/PDF/LRS/Local_Laws/LL_JEFFERSON.pdf |date=October 1, 2019 }}. Adamsville charter adopted 1900, dissolved 1915</ref> It later reincorporated in 1953.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/h-3217|title=Adamsville - Encyclopedia of Alabama|website=Encyclopedia of Alabama}}</ref> According to the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], this town had a population of 4,522, down from its peak population of 4,965 in 2000.

==Geography==
Adamsville is located at {{Coord|33|35|25|N|86|56|57|W|type:city}} (33.590411, -86.949166).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|19.6|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|19.6|sqmi|km2}} is land and 0.05% is water.

==Demographics==
===Adamsville===
{{US Census population
|align=left
|1910= 649
|1950= 1531
|1960= 2095
|1970= 2412
|1980= 2498
|1990= 4161
|2000= 4965
|2010= 4522
|2020= 4366
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|author=United States Census Bureau|author-link=United States Census Bureau|access-date=August 8, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150426102944/http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|archive-date=April 26, 2015}}</ref>
}}

Adamsville first appeared on the 1910 U.S. Census as an incorporated town.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/41033935v1-8ch1.pdf |title=Census data |access-date=September 30, 2019 |archive-date=April 4, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210404190316/https://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/41033935v1-8ch1.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> It disincorporated in 1915 and did not appear on the census again until 1950, when it reported as an unincorporated village.<ref name=numofinal>{{cite web |url=http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/23761117v1ch04.pdf |title=Number of inhabitants. Alabama|website=census.gov|access-date=April 9, 2023}}</ref> It reincorporated in 1953 as town<ref name=numofin>{{cite web |url=http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/37721510v1p2ch2.pdf|title=Number of inhabitants. Census 1960|website=census.gov|access-date=April 9, 2023}}</ref> and has appeared on every successive census to date. In the 1960s, it upgraded from town to city status.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/1970a_al-01.pdf  |title=1970 Census of population|website=census.gov|access-date=April 9, 2023|pages=2–24}}</ref>

===2020 census===
{| class="wikitable"
|+Adamsville racial composition<ref>{{Cite web|title=Explore Census Data|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US0100460&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|access-date=December 11, 2021|website=data.census.gov}}</ref>
!Race
!Num.
!Perc.
|-
|[[White (U.S. Census)|White]] (non-Hispanic)
|1,724
|39.49%
|-
|[[African American (U.S. Census)|Black or African American]] (non-Hispanic)
|2,300
|52.68%
|-
|[[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]]
|18
|0.41%
|-
|[[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]]
|10
|0.23%
|-
|[[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]]
|3
|0.07%
|-
|[[Race (United States Census)|Other/Mixed]]
|129
|2.95%
|-
|[[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]]
|182
|4.17%
|}
As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 4,366 people, 1,471 households, and 1,032 families residing in the city.

===2010 census===
At the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]], there were 4,522 people, 1,752 households and 1,253 families living in the town. The population density was {{convert|230.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 1,990 housing units at an average density of {{convert|101.5|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 52.3% White, 44.9% Black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 1.1% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. 2.3% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,752 households, of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples living together, 18.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.5% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.08.

23.6% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.4 males.

The [[median household income]] was $52,167 and the median family income was $56,551. Males had a median income of $41,176 compared with $31,349 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $23,461. About 7.9% of families and 11.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 21.1% of those under age 18 and 10.1% of those age 65 or over.

===2000 census===
At the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]], there were 4,965 people, 1,930 households and 1,464 families living in the town. The population density was {{convert|253.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 2,042 housing units at an average density of {{convert|104.2|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 75.79% White, 22.82% Black or African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.16% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. 0.52% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,930 households, of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.1% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.97.

23.1% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.2 males.

The [[median household income]] was $39,563 and the median family income was $46,270. Males had a median income of $36,188 compared with $22,292 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $18,496. About 5.1% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 10.3% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.

==Adamsville Census Division (1960-70)==
{{US Census population|align=right
|1960= 16020
|1970= 18941
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 6, 2013}}</ref>
}}
The Jefferson County Census Division of Adamsville was created in 1960 as part of a general reorganization of counties, which included the town of Adamsville and the surrounding areas.<ref name=numofin/> From 1910-1960, Adamsville had been in the unnamed 39th precinct of Jefferson County.<ref name=numofinal/> In 1980, Adamsville became a part of the [[Graysville, Alabama|Graysville]]-Adamsville Census Division.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www2.census.gov/prod2/decennial/documents/1980a_alABC-01.pdf  |title=Number of inhabitants. Alabama. 1980|website=census.gov|access-date=April 9, 2023}}</ref>

==Notable people==
* [[Henry E. Erwin]], [[Medal of Honor]] recipient during [[World War II]]
* [[Brandon Johnson (linebacker)|Brandon Johnson]], former NFL linebacker and 2001 Minor High School graduate<ref>{{cite web|last1=Beaudry|first1=Paul|title=Former Minor star Brandon Johnson set for camp with NFL's Steelers|url=http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/07/former_minor_star_brandon_john.html|website=al.com|date=July 18, 2012 |publisher=Alabama Media Group|access-date=April 29, 2015}}</ref>
* [[Jim King (American football)|Jim King]], head football coach of the [[University of West Alabama]] from 1973 to 1976
* [[Bryan Thomas (American football)|Bryan Thomas]], former [[linebacker]] and defensive end for the [[New York Jets]] and 1996 graduate of Minor High School<ref>{{cite web|title=Bryan Thomas Bio|url=http://www.uabsports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/thomas_bryan00.html|website=UAB Athletics|publisher=University of Alabama Birmingham|access-date=April 29, 2015|archive-date=January 22, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160122211531/http://www.uabsports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/thomas_bryan00.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* [[Chris Williams (basketball)|Chris Williams]], professional basketball player and 1998 graduate of Minor High School<ref>{{cite web|title=Minor High Tigers|url=http://www.ahsfhs.org/basketball/allstate.asp?Team=Minor|website=Alabama High School Basketball History|publisher=AHSFHS.org|access-date=April 29, 2015}}</ref>
* [[Nick Williams (defensive lineman)|Nick Williams]], [[National Football League|NFL]] [[defensive end]] and 2008 graduate of Minor High School

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Homes of Negro miners in company housing project. Adams, Rowe & Norman Inc., Porter Mine, Adamsville, Jefferson... - NARA - 540603.jpg|Home of Black miners in company housing project, 1946
File:Home of Negro miner who lives in company housing project. Adams, Rowe & Norman Inc., Porter Mine, Adamsville... - NARA - 540605.jpg|Children on porch of home of Black miners in company housing project, 1946
File:Part of company housing project for Negro miners. Adams, Rowe & Norman Inc., Porter Mine, Adamsville, Jefferson... - NARA - 540600.jpg|Homes for Black miners in company housing project, 1946
File:Home of Alvis New, miner, living in company housing project. Adams, Rowe & Norman Inc., Porter Mine, Adamsville... - NARA - 540592.jpg|Home of Alvis New, Miner, living in company housing project, 1946
File:Homes of Negro miners in company housing project. Adams, Rowe & Norman Inc., Porter Mine, Adamsville, Jefferson... - NARA - 540602.tif|Homes of Black miners in company housing project, 1946
File:Home of Eddie Cain, miner, ... living in company housing project. Adams, Rowe & Norman Inc., Porter Mine, Adamsville... - NARA - 540591.tif|Home of Eddie Cain, Miner, living in company housing project, 1946
File:Mrs. Aron Conway and baby swinging on porch of their home in company housing project. Adams, Rowe & Norman Inc.... - NARA - 540599.jpg|Mrs. Aron Conway and baby swinging on porch of their home, 1946
File:Bedroom of Eddie Cain, miner, who lives in company housing project. Adams, Rowe & Norman Inc., Porter Mine... - NARA - 540595.tif|Bedroom of Mining Cabin of Mr. Eddie Cain, 1946
File:Bedroom home of Alvis New, miner who lives in company housing project. Adams, Rowe & Norman Inc., Porter Mine... - NARA - 540593.jpg|Bedroom of Mining Cabin of Mr. Alvis New, 1946
File:Mrs. Butler Phillips, wife of miner, dressing a chicken on back proch of her home in company housing project. Adams... - NARA - 540598.tif|Mrs. Butler Phillips, wife of miner, dressing a chicken on back porch of her home, 1946
File:Eddie Cain, miner, looking over his bills in his home in company housing project. Adams, Rowe & Norman Inc., Porter... - NARA - 540596.jpg|Mr. Eddie Cain, Miner, Looking over his bills in his home, 1946
File:Home of Butler Phillips, ... miner, who lives in company housing project. Adams, Rowe & Norman Inc., Porter Mine... - NARA - 540601.jpg|Mining Cabin Home of Mr. Butler Phillips, 1946
File:Backyard of home of Butler Phillips, miner, who lives in company housing project. Adams, Rowe & Norman Inc., Porter... - NARA - 540597.jpg|Backyard of home of Butler Phillips with family tending to farm animals, 1946
File:Detail of kitchen in home of Eddie Cain, Negro miner, who lives in company housing project. Adams, Rowe & Norman... - NARA - 540594.jpg|Detail of Cain family kitchen in mining cabin, 1946
</gallery>

==References==
=== Notes ===
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===References===
{{Reflist}}

{{Jefferson County, Alabama}}

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[[Category:Cities in Alabama]]
[[Category:Cities in Jefferson County, Alabama]]
[[Category:Birmingham metropolitan area, Alabama]]