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Pinson, incorporated in 2004, is a city located in northeast Jefferson County. At the 2000 census the population was 5,033.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census, the community has a total area of 7.0 square miles. 7.0 mi² of it is land and 0.04 mi² of it is water. Pinson is home to the Turkey Creek Nature Preserve, home of the endangered Vermillion darter.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 5,033 people, 1,853 households, and 1,450 families residing in the community. The population density was 278.4/km² (721.2/mi²). There were 1,953 housing units at an average density of 108.0/km² (279.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the community was 89.85% White, 8.33% Black or African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races. 2.27% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,853 households out of which 41.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.8% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.7% were non-families. 19.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the community the population was spread out with 28.3% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.8 males.

The median income for a household in the community was $39,583, and the median income for a family was $48,707. Males had a median income of $33,843 versus $25,112 for females. The per capita income for the community was $17,704. About 8.6% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.2% of those under age 18 and 10.9% of those age 65 or over.

History

Pinson is one of Alabama's oldest communities. In the early 1800's, Andrew Jackson's soldiers became the area's first settlers after their War of 1812 victory at Horseshoe Bend. In 1861, residents from what was then called Mt Pinson volunteered for the Civil War batallion called the Jefferson Warriors.

Incorporation

In 2004, spurred on by the incorporation of neighboring communities Clay and Center Point, residents of the Pinson Valley and Palmerdale communities united in a drive to become a city. The incorporation election occured on March 30, 2004. Elections for mayor and city council took place on May 4, with a runoff held on May 25.

Schools

Pinson is served by the Jefferson County Schools. Grades K-2 attend Pinson Elementary and grades 3 - 5 attend Kermit Johnson Elementary (in the Bradford community). These feed into Rudd Middle School and Pinson Valley High School.

Events

The Alabama Butterbean Festival is held annually in Pinson along Main Street and Triangle Park. The city also has an annual Christmas parade.

External Links

City of Pinson Official Website Pinson News website

References

• Pinson, Alabama. (February 26, 2007). [1] Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Accessed February 26, 2007.