Fort Payne, Alabama
Fort Payne: City in Alabama, US
About
Fort Payne is a city located in the county of DeKalb in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its population at the 2010 census was 14,012. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 14,041 inhabitants.
The city was created 135 years ago in 1888.
Quick Facts about Fort Payne
| Population : | 14,041 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Alabama (United States) |
| County : | DeKalb County |
| Postal code : | 35967–35968 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 256 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.64% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.36% |
| Altitude : | 906 feet / 276 meters |
| Capital city : | Fort Payne is capital of DeKalb County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1889 (135 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 23:46:06 (21st December 2024) |
| Population growth : | 0.21% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Fort Payne is located at 34°26'39"N 85°43'11"W (34.4442500, -85.7196900).
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Demographics
The population of Fort Payne increased by 0.21% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2000 | 12,938 | - | estimation process |
| 2010 | 14,012 | 7.66% | census |
| 2011 | 14,245 | 1.64% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 14,140 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 14,107 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,112 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 14,122 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 14,113 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 14,145 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 14,099 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 14,074 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 14,041 | -0.24% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 14,074 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 14,096 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -0.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 14,877 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 14,012 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.7% |
| White only, percent : | 80.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 2.9% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 23.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 70.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 574 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 10.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.9% |
Fort Payne zip code is 35967.
County name: DeKalb, County
fips: 01049
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $124,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,024 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $316 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $595 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,066 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.70 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 79.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 70.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 18.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 46,280 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 120,896 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 768,537 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 353,051 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $25,032 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $40,273 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $20,497 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 24.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,762 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,085 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 460 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 101 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,521 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 195 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,440 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 252.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 55.49 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 66.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $124,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,024 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $316 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $595 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,066 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.70 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 79.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 70.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 18.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 46,280 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 120,896 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 768,537 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 353,051 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $25,032 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $40,273 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $20,497 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 24.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,762 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,085 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 460 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 101 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,521 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 195 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,440 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 252.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 55.49 |
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People born in Fort Payne (19)
People born in Fort Payne, including aviator Katherine Stinson, racecar driver Fonty Flock, racecar driver Tim Flock, .
List
- Thomas H. Cook (American writer) he was born in 19/09/1947
- Philip Ober (American stage, film and television actor) he was born in 23/03/1902
- Larry Nelson (American professional golfer) he was born in 10/09/1947
- Bob Flock (American racing driver) he was born in 16/04/1918
- Duward Crow (United States Air Force general) he was born in 26/06/1919
- Edward Anderson Stinson (aviation pioneer and entrepreneur) he was born in 11/07/1893
- Ethel Mobley (American stock car racing driver) she was born in 08/03/1920
- Forrest S. McCartney (United States Air Force lieutenant general) he was born in 23/03/1931
- Jeff Cook (American musician) he was born in 27/08/1949
- Jerry Ellis (author) he was born in 01/01/1947
- Randy Owen (American musician) he was born in 13/12/1949
- Ron Sparks (Alabama Democratic politician) he was born in 29/10/1952
- Weston Burt (American musician)
- Sheila LaBarre (American woman convicted of murder in New Hampshire) she was born in 04/07/1958
- Leon Hardeman (American football player (1932-2019)) he was born in 06/06/1932
- James Dean (American illustrator, born 1957, creator of Pete the Cat) he was born in 17/12/1957
Schools in Fort Payne
College & universities near Fort Payne, AL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101277 | New Beginning College of Cosmetology | Albertville (AL) | 35951 |
| 102076 | Snead State Community College | Boaz (AL) | 35957-0734 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Fort Payne, AL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATN | Anniston | 126 West 4th St | RAIL |
Post offices near Fort Payne
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Payn Post Office | Fort Payne (AL) | 35967 |
Other cities in DeKalb County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in DeKalb County , AL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rainsville | 5,149 | City in DeKalb County, Alabama, United States |
| Henagar | 2,367 | City in Alabama |
| Collinsville | 1,938 | Town in Alabama |
| Sylvania | 1,860 | City in DeKalb County, Alabama, United States of America |
| Crossville | 1,847 | Town of the United States |
| Mount Vernon | 1,504 | Town in Mobile County, Alabama |
| Fyffe | 1,076 | City in DeKalb County, Alabama, United States of America |
| Powell | 908 | City in Alabama, United States |
| Geraldine | 896 | Town in DeKalb County, Alabama, United States |
| Douglas | 780 | Town in Marshall County, Alabama, in the United States |
| Ider | 737 | Town in Alabama, USA |
| Valley Head | 563 | Town |
| Hammondville | 485 | Town |
| Mentone | 332 | Town in Alabama |
| Pine Ridge | 273 | Town in Alabama |
| Oak Hill | 23 | Town in Alabama, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Fort Payne distances to largest Alabama cities
