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Sawyerville, Alabama

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Population in July 2007: 2,500.
Males: 1,134  (45.4%)
Females: 1,366  (54.6%)
Median resident age:

29.9 years
Alabama median age:

35.8 years

Zip code: 36776

Estimated median household income in 2022: $28,416 (it was $20,433 in 2000)
Sawyerville:

$28,416
AL:

$59,674

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $19,030 (it was $10,040 in 2000)

Sawyerville CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $74,477 (it was $30,700 in 2000)
Sawyerville:

$74,477
AL:

$200,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $187,223; detached houses: $234,385; townhouses or other attached units: $196,557; mobile homes: $116,649
March 2022 cost of living index in Sawyerville: 81.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Sawyerville, AL (2000)
    • 2,11483.6%Black alone
    • 38115.1%White alone
    • 200.8%Hispanic
    • 110.4%Two or more races
    • 10.04%American Indian alone
    • 10.04%Other race alone



According to our research of Alabama and other state lists, there were 10 registered sex offenders living in Sawyerville, Alabama as of May 03, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Sawyerville is 250 to 1.


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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 230 feet

Land area: 102.7 square miles.

Population density: 24 people per square mile   (very low).

Sawyerville, Alabama map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Sawyerville CCD:

0.6% ($199)
Alabama:

0.4% ($289)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Tuscaloosa, AL (33.5 miles , pop. 77,906).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Birmingham, AL (75.4 miles , pop. 242,820).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (497.3 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Greensboro, AL (2.9 miles ),
Akron, AL (2.9 miles ),
River Bend, AL (3.0 miles ),
Stewart-Akron, AL (3.0 miles ),
Forkland, AL (3.3 miles ),
Eutaw, AL (3.3 miles ),
Forkland-Tishabee, AL (3.4 miles ),
Mount Herman Valley, AL (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 32.75 N, Longitude: 87.73 W

Distribution of median household income in Sawyerville, AL in 2022
Sawyerville satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.5%
Alabama:

2.6%
Most common industries in Sawyerville, AL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (14.3%)
  • Construction (9.4%)
  • Food (7.8%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (6.6%)
  • Public administration (6.6%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5.3%)
  • Educational services (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (16.4%)
  • Public administration (12.1%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (8.2%)
  • Food (7.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.8%)
  • U. S. Postal service (4.8%)
  • Utilities (4.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (26.8%)
  • Educational services (8.4%)
  • Food (7.8%)
  • Social assistance (6.6%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (6.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.5%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (4.9%)
Most common occupations in Sawyerville, AL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (12.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (9.3%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.4%)
  • Cashiers (4.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (15.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (14.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (12.7%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (4.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (16.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.0%)
  • Cashiers (8.4%)
  • Child care workers (6.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (4.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.3%)

Average climate in Sawyerville, Alabama

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Sawyerville-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Alabama state average. It is 66% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/27/1973, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 15.8 miles away from the Sawyerville place center killed 7 people and injured 199 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 12/16/2000, a category F4 tornado 20.7 miles away from the place center killed 11 people and injured 144 people and caused $12 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Sawyerville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alabama state average. It is 131% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 52.9 miles away from the city center
On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 115.8 miles away from the city center
On 11/7/2004 at 11:20:21, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 13.8 miles away from Sawyerville center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 67.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 170.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 170.7 miles away from Sawyerville center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Hale County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 6, Storms: 6, Floods: 5, Tornadoes: 5, Winds: 3, Drought: 1, Snowfall: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Sawyerville:

  • COLONIAL HAVEN CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; GREENSBORO, AL)
  • HALE COUNTY HOSPITAL HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; GREENSBORO, AL)
  • GREENE COUNTY HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 12 miles away; EUTAW, AL)
  • GREENE COUNTY NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; EUTAW, AL)
  • ALABAMA HOMECARE (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; EUTAW, AL)
  • WARRIOR AREA HOSPICE INC (Hospital, about 13 miles away; EUTAW, AL)

Heliports located in Sawyerville:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Sawyerville:

  • Shelton State Community College (about 28 miles; Tuscaloosa, AL; Full-time enrollment: 4,106)
  • University of West Alabama (about 29 miles; Livingston, AL; FT enrollment: 3,394)
  • The University of Alabama (about 34 miles; Tuscaloosa, AL; FT enrollment: 30,931)
  • East Mississippi Community College (about 45 miles; Scooba, MS; FT enrollment: 5,180)
  • University of Montevallo (about 56 miles; Montevallo, AL; FT enrollment: 2,826)
  • Meridian Community College (about 65 miles; Meridian, MS; FT enrollment: 2,750)
  • Mississippi University for Women (about 66 miles; Columbus, MS; FT enrollment: 2,565)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Sawyerville: Withers Landing (A), Owens Landing (B), Millwood Landing (C), East Port Landing (D), Sawyerville Volunteer Fire Department (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Sawyerville include: Mount Mariah Church (A), Mount Zion Church (B), New Hope Church (C), Saint Pauls Church (D), Holiness Church (E), Palestine Church (F), Bethlehem Church (G), Mount Olive Church (H), Saint Peters Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Mays Cemetery (1), Curry Cemetery (2), Evans Cemetery (3), Langham Cemetery (4), Ramey Cemetery (5), Limestone Cemetery (6), Taylor Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Manette Pond (A), Orneys Place Pond (B), Duck Pond (C), Millwood Pond (D), Warrior Lake (E), Lawson Lakes (F), Charlie Moseley Lake Number One (G), Charlie Moseley Lake Number Two (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Limestone Creek (A), White Creek (B), Graveyard Branch (C), Dry Creek (D), Colwell Creek (E), Pole Bridge Branch (F), Baptizing Branch (G), Big Brush Creek (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Sawyerville include: Lock Number Six Left Bank Public Use Area (1), Jennings Ferry Public Use Area (2), Warrior Lock and Dam Public Use Area (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hale County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.5 people
Alabama:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

69.4%
Whole state:

67.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

5.1%
Whole state:

4.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.6% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

38.2%
Whole state:

16.1%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

22.1%
Whole state:

7.3%

For population 15 years and over in Sawyerville:

Marital status in Sawyerville, AL
  • Never married: 42.4%
  • Now married: 43.6%
  • Separated: 3.2%
  • Widowed: 5.7%
  • Divorced: 8.3%

For population 25 years and over in Sawyerville:

  • High school or higher: 59.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.3%
  • Unemployed: 11.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

14.4
Alabama average:

13.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Sawyerville, AL (based on Hale County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,36225
Black Protestant3,49324
Mainline Protestant1,38616
Other1652
Orthodox1001
Catholic251
None6,229-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
Hale County:

2.77 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
This county:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 14
Here:

7.74 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

6.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
Hale County:

3.87 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

14.4%
Alabama:

11.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

38.6%
Alabama:

31.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

7.5%
Alabama:

13.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Sawyerville:

  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WTSK (790 AM; 5 kW; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WYLS (670 AM; daytime; 5 kW; YORK, AL; Owner: GRANTELL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJUS (1310 AM; 5 kW; MARION, AL; Owner: GRACE BAPTIST TEMPLE CHURCH)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WACT (1420 AM; 5 kW; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WSPZ (1150 AM; 5 kW; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: RADIO SOUTH, INC)
  • WWPG (1280 AM; 5 kW; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: LAWSON OF TUSCALOOSA, INC.)
  • WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WASG (550 AM; 25 kW; ATMORE, AL; Owner: 550 AM, INC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Sawyerville:

  • WDGM (99.1 FM; GREENSBORO, AL; Owner: WARRIOR BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WQZZ (104.3 FM; EUTAW, AL; Owner: JIM LAWSON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WTUG-FM (92.9 FM; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WZNJ (106.5 FM; DEMOPOLIS, AL; Owner: ROSS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WDXB (102.5 FM; JASPER, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBHJ (95.7 FM; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WNPT-FM (102.9 FM; LINDEN, AL; Owner: BECKHAM PALMER III AS RECEIVER)
  • WANZ (100.7 FM; NORTHPORT, AL; Owner: APEX BRAODCASTING INC.)
  • WZBQ (94.1 FM; CARROLLTON, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WJDQ (101.3 FM; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTXT (98.1 FM; FAYETTE, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WUAL-FM (91.5 FM; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA)

TV broadcast stations around Sawyerville:

  • WDVZ-CA (Channel 3; GREENSBORO, AL; Owner: TTI, INC.)
  • WJMY-CA (Channel 28; DEMOPOLIS, AL; Owner: TTI, INC.)
  • WIIQ (Channel 41; DEMOPOLIS, AL; Owner: ALABAMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • WLDM (Channel 23; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: CHANNEL 23, LLC)
  • WCFT-TV (Channel 33; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: TV ALABAMA, INCORPORATED)
  • WDBB (Channel 17; BESSEMER, AL; Owner: WDBB-TV, INC.)
  • W46BU (Channel 46; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

23 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Sawyerville)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KC4MOW, Licensee ID: L01478952, Grant Date: 05/30/2019, Expiration Date: 05/19/2029, Certifier: Kendall H Adams, Registrant: Kendall H Adams, 1708 Johnson Road, Sawyerville, AL 36776

  • Call Sign: KN4CT, Licensee ID: L01478951, Grant Date: 05/29/2019, Expiration Date: 05/19/2029, Certifier: Dennis W Adams, Registrant: Dennis W Adams, 1708 Johnson Road, Sawyerville, AL 36776


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Sawyerville, AL
  • 52.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 26.4%Electricity
  • 11.4%Utility gas
  • 6.3%Wood
  • 3.4%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Sawyerville, AL
  • 47.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 28.0%Utility gas
  • 17.1%Electricity
  • 7.3%Wood


Sawyerville compared to Alabama state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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