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Stewart-Akron, Alabama

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Population in July 2007: 1,847.
Males: 878  (47.5%)
Females: 969  (52.5%)
Median resident age:

38.0 years
Alabama median age:

35.8 years

Zip code: 35441

Estimated median household income in 2022: $37,015 (it was $26,616 in 2000)
Stewart-Akron:

$37,015
AL:

$59,674

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,738 (it was $13,579 in 2000)

Stewart-Akron CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $96,553 (it was $39,800 in 2000)
Stewart-Akron:

$96,553
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 Stewart-Akron: 82.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Stewart-Akron, AL (2000)
    • 93149.8%White alone
    • 91949.2%Black alone
    • 130.7%Hispanic
    • 50.3%Two or more races
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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 95.9 square miles.

Population density: 19 people per square mile   (very low).

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Stewart-Akron CCD:

0.5% ($199)
Alabama:

0.4% ($289)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Tuscaloosa, AL (24.6 miles , pop. 77,906).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Birmingham, AL (68.2 miles , pop. 242,820).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (502.1 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Akron, AL (1.4 miles ),
Sawyerville, AL (3.0 miles ),
Moundville, AL (3.1 miles ),
Eutaw, AL (3.3 miles ),
Mount Herman Valley, AL (3.6 miles ),
Fosters, AL (3.7 miles ),
Greensboro, AL (3.7 miles ),
Union, AL (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 32.88 N, Longitude: 87.71 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 205

Distribution of median household income in Stewart-Akron, AL in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.5%
Alabama:

2.6%
Most common industries in Stewart-Akron, AL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (13.6%)
  • Health care (7.3%)
  • Public administration (6.9%)
  • Construction (6.5%)
  • Food (6.3%)
  • Wood products (6.2%)
  • Paper (4.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Public administration (11.3%)
  • Construction (9.7%)
  • Paper (7.4%)
  • Food (7.1%)
  • Utilities (7.1%)
  • Wood products (6.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (29.8%)
  • Health care (16.0%)
  • Wood products (5.3%)
  • Food (5.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.0%)
  • Personal & laundry services (5.0%)
  • U. S. Postal service (4.6%)
Most common occupations in Stewart-Akron, AL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (12.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Registered nurses (5.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.7%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (18.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.6%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (5.0%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.5%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Registered nurses (11.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (9.9%)
  • Cashiers (8.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.8%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.4%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (6.4%)

Average climate in Stewart-Akron, Alabama

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Stewart-Akron, Alabama average temperatures Stewart-Akron, Alabama average precipitation Stewart-Akron, Alabama humidity Stewart-Akron, Alabama wind speed Stewart-Akron, Alabama snowfall Stewart-Akron, Alabama sunshine Stewart-Akron, Alabama clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 53.7. This is better than average.

City:

53.7
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2013 was 0.310. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 20.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.310
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 26.2. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 19.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

26.2
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2017 was 13.2. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 19.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

13.2
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Stewart-Akron-area historical tornado activity is near Alabama state average. It is 77% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/16/2000, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.7 miles away from the Stewart-Akron place center killed 11 people and injured 144 people and caused $12 million in damages.

On 2/23/1975, a category F4 tornado 15.1 miles away from the place center killed one person and injured 49 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Stewart-Akron-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alabama state average. It is 136% 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 44.7 miles away from Stewart-Akron 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 124.2 miles away from Stewart-Akron center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 58.5 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 20.8 miles away from Stewart-Akron center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 163.5 miles away from Stewart-Akron center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 163.5 miles away from the city 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 Stewart-Akron:

  • ALABAMA HOMECARE (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; EUTAW, 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)
  • WARRIOR AREA HOSPICE INC (Hospital, about 13 miles away; EUTAW, AL)
  • COLONIAL HAVEN CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; GREENSBORO, AL)
  • HALE COUNTY HOSPITAL HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; GREENSBORO, AL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Stewart-Akron:

  • Shelton State Community College (about 19 miles; Tuscaloosa, AL; Full-time enrollment: 4,106)
  • The University of Alabama (about 25 miles; Tuscaloosa, AL; FT enrollment: 30,931)
  • University of West Alabama (about 35 miles; Livingston, AL; FT enrollment: 3,394)
  • East Mississippi Community College (about 46 miles; Scooba, MS; FT enrollment: 5,180)
  • University of Montevallo (about 52 miles; Montevallo, AL; FT enrollment: 2,826)
  • Mississippi University for Women (about 60 miles; Columbus, MS; FT enrollment: 2,565)
  • Lawson State Community College-Birmingham Campus (about 62 miles; Birmingham, AL; FT enrollment: 2,695)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Stewart-Akron: Tanglewood University of Alabama Biological Station (A), Havana Junction (B), Stewart - Havana Volunteer Fire Department Station 2 (C), Akron Volunteer Fire Department (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Stewart-Akron include: Stewart Church (A), Miles Chapel Church (B), Friendship Church (C), Flatwood Church (D), Mount Hebron Church (E), Saint Lukes Church (F), Spring Hill Church (G), Wesley Church (H), Havana Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Akron New Cemetery (1), Sample Cemetery (2), Concord Cemetery (3), Mount Zion Cemetery (4), Wilson Cemetery (5), Williams Cemetery (6), Long Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes: Coleman Pond (A), Martin Slough (B), Storers Lake (C), Stovers Lake (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Reedy Branch (A), Friersons Branch (B), Harry Branch (C), McCrarys Branch (D), Fivemile Creek (E), Gile Creek (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Stewart-Akron include: Rams Field (1), Stewart Park (2), Lock Eight 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:

2.3 people
Alabama:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

64.2%
Whole state:

67.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

3.8%
Whole state:

4.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

29.7%
Whole state:

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

9.5%
Whole state:

7.3%

For population 15 years and over in Stewart-Akron:

Marital status in Stewart-Akron, AL
  • Never married: 20.7%
  • Now married: 58.2%
  • Separated: 2.1%
  • Widowed: 9.3%
  • Divorced: 11.8%

For population 25 years and over in Stewart-Akron:

  • High school or higher: 66.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.9%
  • Unemployed: 2.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 42.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.8
Alabama average:

13.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Stewart-Akron, 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
This county:

2.77 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

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

3.87 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Hale County:

14.4%
State:

11.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

38.6%
State:

31.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

7.5%
Alabama:

13.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Stewart-Akron:

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

Strongest FM radio stations in Stewart-Akron:

  • 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.)
  • WBHJ (95.7 FM; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WDXB (102.5 FM; JASPER, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTXT (98.1 FM; FAYETTE, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WANZ (100.7 FM; NORTHPORT, AL; Owner: APEX BRAODCASTING INC.)
  • WZBQ (94.1 FM; CARROLLTON, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WUAL-FM (91.5 FM; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA)
  • WBEI (101.7 FM; REFORM, AL; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WALN (89.3 FM; CARROLLTON, AL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WNPT-FM (102.9 FM; LINDEN, AL; Owner: BECKHAM PALMER III AS RECEIVER)
  • WZNJ (106.5 FM; DEMOPOLIS, AL; Owner: ROSS COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • W247AN (97.3 FM; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: WILLIAM PAXTON ROGERS)

TV broadcast stations around Stewart-Akron:

  • WDVZ-CA (Channel 3; GREENSBORO, AL; Owner: TTI, INC.)
  • WLDM (Channel 23; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: CHANNEL 23, LLC)
  • W46BU (Channel 46; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WJMY-CA (Channel 28; DEMOPOLIS, AL; Owner: TTI, INC.)
  • WCFT-TV (Channel 33; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: TV ALABAMA, INCORPORATED)
  • WDBB (Channel 17; BESSEMER, AL; Owner: WDBB-TV, INC.)
  • WVUA-CA (Channel 7; TUSCALOOSA/NORTHPORT, AL; Owner: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA)
  • WIIQ (Channel 41; DEMOPOLIS, AL; Owner: ALABAMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Stewart-Akron, AL
  • 38.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 38.6%Electricity
  • 18.9%Utility gas
  • 3.3%Wood
  • 0.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Stewart-Akron, AL
  • 40.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 31.4%Electricity
  • 26.3%Utility gas
  • 2.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Stewart-Akron compared to Alabama state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age 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 below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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