Editing Berry, Alabama

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|official_name            = Berry, Alabama
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|subdivision_name2        = [[Fayette County, Alabama|Fayette]]
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|population_as_of         = [[2020 United States census|2020]]
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|population_total         = 1216
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|population_density_sq_mi = 112.95
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|postal_code              = 35546
|area_codes                = [[Area codes 205 and 659|205, 659]]
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|area_total_km2           = 27.90
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'''Berry''' is a town in [[Fayette County, Alabama|Fayette County]], [[Alabama]], United States. At the 2010 census the population was 1,148,<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US0105932| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Berry town, Alabama| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| work=American Factfinder| access-date=April 12, 2016| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213090429/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/G001/1600000US0105932| archive-date=February 13, 2020| url-status=dead}}</ref> down from 1,238 at the 2000 census.

==History==
The town was named for Thompson Berry, a local landowner.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=yCgoAAAAIBAJ&sjid=Y6YEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6883%2C2594341 | title=Fast facts about Berry | work=The Tuscaloosa News | date=June 9, 2002 | access-date=May 29, 2015 | pages=6B}}</ref> The town incorporated in 1883 as "Berry Station".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/h-3342|title=Berry}}</ref> However, the first elections were not held until 1899 and the town did not appear on the U.S. Census until 1900. In the 1920s, it shortened its name to Berry. On [[2011 Super Outbreak|April 27, 2011]], the town was struck twice by tornadoes.

==Geography==
Berry is located in southeastern Fayette County at {{Coord|33|39|28|N|87|36|22|W|type:city}} (33.657836, -87.606084).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> [[Alabama State Route 18]] runs through the town, leading west {{convert|17|mi}} to [[Fayette, Alabama|Fayette]], the [[county seat]], and east {{convert|16|mi}} to [[Oakman, Alabama|Oakman]].

According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|27.9|km2|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|0.015|km2|order=flip|3}}, or 0.05%, is water.<ref name="Census 2010"/> The town lies between the [[North River (Alabama)|North River]] and its tributary, Cedar Creek. It is part of the watershed of the [[Black Warrior River]], the principal tributary of the [[Tombigbee River]].

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1900= 245
|1910= 372
|1920= 491
|1930= 500
|1940= 639
|1950= 715
|1960= 645
|1970= 679
|1980= 916
|1990= 1218
|2000= 1238
|2010= 1148
|2020= 1216
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 6, 2013}}</ref><br>2013 Estimate<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2013/SUB-EST2013-3.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013|access-date=June 3, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140522161634/http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2013/SUB-EST2013-3.html|archive-date=May 22, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
}}

At the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]] there were 1,238 people, 516 households, and 352 families living in the town. The population density was {{convert|110.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 574 housing units at an average density of {{convert|51.4|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2000 census|racial makeup]] of the town was 91.44% White, 6.38% Black or African American, 0.32% Native American, 1.05% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. 1.70% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref>
Of the 516 households 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 15.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 29.7% of households were one person and 13.0% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.96.

The age distribution was 26.9% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.7 males.

The median household income was $20,214 and the median family income was $26,083. Males had a median income of $28,500 versus $20,714 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,635. About 31.4% of families and 32.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 44.1% of those under age 18 and 30.2% of those age 65 or over.

===2010 census===
At the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]] there were 1,148 people, 506 households, and 316 families living in the town. The population density was {{convert|110|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 596 housing units at an average density of {{convert|53.2|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2010 census|racial makeup]] of the town was 90.8% White, 7.4% Black or African American, 0.0% Native American, .6% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. .8% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.<ref name="2010 census">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=July 24, 2015 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref>
Of the 506 households 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.5% were married couples living together, 16.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.5% were non-families. 35.2% of households were one person and 14.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.90.

The age distribution was 24.5% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 22.5% from 25 to 44, 28.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% 65 or older. The median age was 40.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.6 males.

The median household income was $20,792 and the median family income was $32,350. Males had a median income of $26,346 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,960. About 20.8% of families and 27.1% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 19.9% of those under age 18 and 29.6% of those age 65 or over.

==Education==
The town of Berry has one elementary school and one high school. Berry Elementary School has grades Pre-K-6. Berry High School includes grades 7–12. The mascot for both schools is the wildcat.

==Industry==
Berry has the headquarters of Stallion Trailers, Pittsburgh-Midway Chevron Mine, and [[Piggly wiggly|Piggly Wiggly Grocers]]. Small businesses such as shops and restaurants also contribute to the town's economy. The Bank of Berry, founded in 1911, was privately owned until 2002, when it was purchased by First National Bank of Hamilton.

==Notable people==
* [[Jamelle Folsom]], former [[First Lady]] of Alabama (1948–1951, 1955–1959)<ref name=ctimes1>{{cite news|first=Benjamin|last=Bullard|title=Former first lady Jamelle Folsom remembered (Updated with 2004 Times interview)|url=http://www.cullmantimes.com/local/x1752040672/Former-first-lady-Jamelle-Folsom-remembered|work=[[Cullman Times]]|date=November 30, 2012|access-date=December 30, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130110202309/http://www.cullmantimes.com/local/x1752040672/Former-first-lady-Jamelle-Folsom-remembered|archive-date=January 10, 2013}}</ref>
* [[Bettye Kimbrell]], master folk artist for quilting
* [[Fuller Kimbrell]], member of the [[Alabama State Senate]] from 1947 to 1955
* [https://www.valdosta.edu/academics/library/depts/archives-and-special-collections/vsu-history/presidents/bailey.php Hugh C. Bailey], president of [[Valdosta State University]] ([[Valdosta, Georgia]]) from 1978 to 2002

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[[Category:Towns in Fayette County, Alabama]]
[[Category:Towns in Alabama]]