Luverne, Alabama facts for kids
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Luverne
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Downtown Luverne
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"Friendliest City in the South"
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Location of Luverne in Crenshaw County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Crenshaw |
| Founded | 1889 |
| Incorporated | February 6, 1891 |
| Founded by | M.P. Legrand, S.D. Hubbard, and George A. Folmar |
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| • Type | Mayor–council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.67 sq mi (40.60 km2) |
| • Land | 15.65 sq mi (40.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,765 |
| • Density | 176.71/sq mi (68.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
36049
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| Area code(s) | 334 |
| FIPS code | 01-44728 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0122110 |
Luverne is a city in and the county seat of Crenshaw County, Alabama, United States. The city describes itself as "The Friendliest City in the South", a slogan that appears on its "welcome" signs. At the 2020 census, the population was 2,765.
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History
The town of Luverne was one of numerous towns developed in the state as a result of railroad construction. It was founded in 1889 in the central part of Crenshaw County in association with the construction of the Montgomery and Florida Railroad; it was intended as the terminus. The new railroad station attracted related development and the town grew. It incorporated in 1891. This was a center of timbering in the piney woods, as the land was not suitable for large-scale agriculture.
In 1893, the citizens of Crenshaw County voted to move the county seat from Rutledge to the more populous Luverne.
Geography
Luverne is located at 31°42′52″N 86°15′48″W / 31.714427°N 86.263323°W. The town of Rutledge lies along Luverne's western border.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.7 square miles (40.6 km2), of which 15.6 square miles (40.5 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), or 0.17%, is water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 451 | — | |
| 1900 | 731 | 62.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,384 | 89.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,464 | 5.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,874 | 28.0% | |
| 1940 | 2,243 | 19.7% | |
| 1950 | 2,221 | −1.0% | |
| 1960 | 2,238 | 0.8% | |
| 1970 | 2,440 | 9.0% | |
| 1980 | 2,639 | 8.2% | |
| 1990 | 2,555 | −3.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,635 | 3.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,800 | 6.3% | |
| 2020 | 2,765 | −1.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,800 people, 1,135 households, and 729 families living in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 62.6% White, 29.6% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 5.5% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 0.8% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. 1.9% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Of the 1,135 households 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.7% were married couples living together (2.4% same-sex couples), 19.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.8% were non-families. 32.8% of households were one person and 14.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.95.
The age distribution was 23.8% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 26.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% 65 or older. The median age was 41.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.3 males.
The median household income was $40,602 and the median family income was $51,500. Males had a median income of $43,464 versus $19,483 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,869. About 12.6% of families and 15.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.8% of those under age 18 and 20.6% of those age 65 or over.
2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,707 | 61.74% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 858 | 31.03% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.07% |
| Asian | 37 | 1.34% |
| Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.07% |
| Other/Mixed | 119 | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 1.45% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,765 people, 1,005 households, and 634 families residing in the city.
Education
- Primary and secondary education
Public education for the city of Luverne is provided by the Crenshaw County School District. There are two schools in the city: Luverne High School (grades K through 12) and Crenshaw Christian Academy, a private, religiously oriented K-12 school.
- Post-secondary education
Lurleen B. Wallace Community College offers certificate and two-year associate degrees at its Luverne location.
Media
- Radio station
- WHLW 104.3 FM (Gospel)
- WSMX-FM 100.3 FM (Country/Gospel)
- Newspaper
- Luverne Journal (weekly)
- Television
- Hunt Channel TV
Notable people
- Chester Adams, former American football guard
- Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall, former member of the Florida House of Representatives
- Wendell Mitchell, Served as a Democratic member of the Alabama Senate, representing the 30th District from 1974 to 2010
- Donta Hall, NBA basketball player (Detroit Pistons, Brooklyn Nets and Orlando Magic) and Euroleague & French basketball league (AS Monaco Basket)
Gallery
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The Crenshaw County Courthouse in Luverne
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The Luverne Historic District, bounded by 1st, 6th Streets, Legrande, Glenwood, Folmar, and Hawkins Avenues, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 14, 2005.
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Luverne Post Office (ZIP code: 36049)
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Luverne Fire Department and Furman G. Mitchell Multi-Purpose Center
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Frank Sikes Airport
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See also
In Spanish: Luverne (Alabama) para niños
