Ethelsville, Alabama

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Population in 2022: 48 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -40.7%
 
Males: 28  (60.0%)
Females: 20  (40.0%)
Median resident age:

26.0 years
Alabama median age:

39.6 years

Zip code: 35461

Estimated median household income in 2022: $67,156 (it was $29,375 in 2000)
Ethelsville:

$67,156
AL:

$59,674

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,677 (it was $15,341 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $192,837 (it was $60,000 in 2000)
Ethelsville:

$192,837
AL:

$200,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $269,319; detached houses: $362,737; mobile homes: $26,081
March 2022 cost of living index in Ethelsville: 78.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 12.9%

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  • Races in Ethelsville, AL (2022)
    • 8296.5%White alone
    • 22.4%Black alone



According to our research of Alabama and other state lists, there were 8 registered sex offenders living in Ethelsville, Alabama as of May 24, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Ethelsville is 21 to 1.


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Ancestries: Italian (46.6%), English (22.4%), American (10.3%), Irish (5.2%), British (3.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 364 feet

Land area: 0.57 square miles.

Population density: 85 people per square mile   (very low).

Ethelsville, Alabama map

2 residents are foreign born (2.3% Europe).

This town:

2.3%
Alabama:

3.5%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Ethelsville town:

0.3% ($199)
Alabama:

0.4% ($289)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Tuscaloosa, AL (41.9 miles , pop. 77,906).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Birmingham, AL (81.3 miles , pop. 242,820).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (491.8 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Macedonia, AL (1.3 miles ),
New Hope, MS (2.6 miles ),
Reform, AL (3.4 miles ),
Carrollton, AL (3.6 miles ),
Millport, AL (3.6 miles ),
Columbus, MS (3.6 miles ),
Pickensville, AL (3.6 miles ),
Kennedy, AL (4.2 miles )

Latitude: 33.41 N, Longitude: 88.22 W

Area code: 205

Distribution of median household income in Ethelsville, AL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Ethelsville, AL in 2022

Ethelsville satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.3%
Alabama:

2.6%
Population change in the 1990s: +33 (+68.8%).

Average climate in Ethelsville, Alabama

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Ethelsville, Alabama average temperatures Ethelsville, Alabama average precipitation Ethelsville, Alabama humidity Ethelsville, Alabama wind speed Ethelsville, Alabama snowfall Ethelsville, Alabama sunshine Ethelsville, Alabama clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

Ethelsville-area historical tornado activity is near Alabama state average. It is 109% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 29.2 miles away from the Ethelsville town center killed 28 people and injured 272 people.

On 4/3/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 10.0 miles away from the town center killed 3 people and injured 178 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Ethelsville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alabama state average. It is 184% 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 55.5 miles away from the city center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 30.2 miles away from Ethelsville center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 166.1 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 167.8 miles away from the city center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 195.3 miles away from Ethelsville center
On 11/7/2004 at 11:20:21, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 55.4 miles away from Ethelsville 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 Pickens County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 6, Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 5, Winds: 4, Floods: 3, Drought: 1, Snowfall: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Ethelsville topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Ethelsville:

  • AURORA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; COLUMBUS, MS)
  • THE WINDSOR PLACE (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; COLUMBUS, MS)
  • TRINITY HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; COLUMBUS, MS)
  • SALEM NURSING AND REHAB CENTER OF REFORM (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; REFORM, AL)
  • RCG COLUMBUS (GOLDEN TRIANGLE) (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; COLUMBUS, MS)
  • VINEYARD COURT NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; COLUMBUS, MS)
  • COLUMBUS HOSPITAL INC (Hospital, about 15 miles away; COLUMBUS, MS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ethelsville:

  • Mississippi University for Women (about 13 miles; Columbus, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,565)
  • Mississippi State University (about 34 miles; Mississippi State, MS; FT enrollment: 18,237)
  • The University of Alabama (about 42 miles; Tuscaloosa, AL; FT enrollment: 30,931)
  • Shelton State Community College (about 43 miles; Tuscaloosa, AL; FT enrollment: 4,106)
  • East Mississippi Community College (about 44 miles; Scooba, MS; FT enrollment: 5,180)
  • University of West Alabama (about 57 miles; Livingston, AL; FT enrollment: 3,394)
  • Itawamba Community College (about 61 miles; Fulton, MS; FT enrollment: 5,489)

Points of interest:

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Churches in Ethelsville include: First Free Will Baptist Church (A), Ethelsville Baptist Church (B), Ethelsville United Methodist Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Ethelsville Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Pickens 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 town:

2.2 people
Alabama:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

62.2%
Whole state:

67.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

8.1%
Whole state:

4.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Ethelsville (2011 data):

  • West Alabama Bank & Trust: Ethelsville Branch at First Street And U.S. Highway 82, branch established on 1980/05/19. Info updated 2011/02/24: Bank assets: $593.3 mil, Deposits: $467.6 mil, headquarters in Reform, AL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 14 total offices, Holding Company: West Alabama Capital Corp.

For population 15 years and over in Ethelsville:

Marital status in Ethelsville, AL
  • Never married: 36.3%
  • Now married: 51.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 7.8%
  • Divorced: 4.0%

For population 25 years and over in Ethelsville:

  • High school or higher: 75.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.3%
  • Unemployed: 5.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

13.5
Alabama average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Ethelsville, AL (based on Pickens County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant9,79562
Black Protestant1,71615
Mainline Protestant1,60319
Other3121
Catholic741
None6,246-
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: 6
Pickens County:

3.06 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
Pickens County:

4.08 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

6.32 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
Pickens County:

4.08 / 10,000 pop.
Alabama:

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

14.6%
State:

11.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

35.3%
Alabama:

31.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Pickens County:

10.2%
Alabama:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Ethelsville:

44.4%
Alabama:

49.0%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Ethelsville:

39.4%
Alabama:

45.7%

Average BMI:
Here:

30.7
State:

28.9

People feeling badly about themselves:
Ethelsville:

31.1%
State:

20.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Ethelsville:

14.5%
Alabama:

11.0%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.6
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

43.1%
Alabama:

34.4%

General health condition:
This city:

44.6%
Alabama:

55.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Ethelsville:

81.7%
State:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Ethelsville, AL Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$183
Other Government Administration 0$0 4$6
Totals for Government 0$0 5$189

Ethelsville government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $4,000 ($83.33)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $3,000 ($62.50)

Ethelsville government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $4,000 ($83.33)
  • Tax - Occupation and Business License - Other: $4,000 ($83.33)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $2,000 ($41.67)
    Motor Fuels Sales: $2,000 ($41.67)
    Public Utilities Sales: $2,000 ($41.67)
    Public Utility License: $2,000 ($41.67)

Ethelsville government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $120,000 ($2500.00)

Strongest AM radio stations in Ethelsville:

  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • 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.)
  • WRAG (590 AM; 1 kW; CARROLLTON, AL; Owner: BIRMINGHAM CHRISTIAN RADIO)
  • WACR (1050 AM; 1 kW; COLUMBUS, MS)
  • WVSA (1380 AM; 5 kW; VERNON, AL; Owner: LAMAR CTY. B/CING. CO., INC.)
  • WJWF (1400 AM; 1 kW; COLUMBUS, MS; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WTSK (790 AM; 5 kW; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WSPZ (1150 AM; 5 kW; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: RADIO SOUTH, INC)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Ethelsville:

  • WACR-FM (103.9 FM; COLUMBUS, MS; Owner: T & W COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WKOR-FM (94.9 FM; COLUMBUS, MS; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WZBQ (94.1 FM; CARROLLTON, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WALN (89.3 FM; CARROLLTON, AL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WBEI (101.7 FM; REFORM, AL; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WMBC (103.1 FM; COLUMBUS, MS; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • W213AS (90.5 FM; CARROLLTON, AL; Owner: WEST ALABAMA CHRISTIAN COMMS., INC.)
  • WTXT (98.1 FM; FAYETTE, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WAJV (98.9 FM; BROOKSVILLE, MS; Owner: URBAN RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WDXB (102.5 FM; JASPER, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSYE (93.3 FM; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: JMD, INC.)
  • WSMS (99.9 FM; ARTESIA, MS; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP)
  • WWKZ (105.3 FM; ABERDEEN, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBHJ (95.7 FM; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WMXU (106.1 FM; STARKVILLE, MS; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WMSU (92.1 FM; STARKVILLE, MS; Owner: URBAN RADIO LICENSES, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Ethelsville:

  • W25AD (Channel 25; COLUMBUS, MS; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WCFT-TV (Channel 33; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: TV ALABAMA, INCORPORATED)
  • WDBB (Channel 17; BESSEMER, AL; Owner: WDBB-TV, INC.)
  • WCBI-TV (Channel 4; COLUMBUS, MS; Owner: COLUMBUS TELEVISION, INC.)
  • Ethelsville, Alabama
  • Fatal accident count9
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents16
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:3
  • Fatalities12
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents26
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents0
  • Alabama average
  • Fatal accident count7438
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents10965
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons2795
  • Fatalities8385
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents18999
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents230
See more detailed statistics of Ethelsville fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 33ft / 10.1mTotal length
  • $6,641,000Total costs
  • 10,397Total average daily traffic
  • 2,045Total average daily truck traffic
  • 14,525Total future (year 2028) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Ethelsville)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

61 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • 9BH1095A, 5244 Highway 82 (Bh1095a) (Lat: 33.447056 Lon: -88.209667), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 94.5 m, Call Sign: WPZE726,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10815.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz, 10815.0 MHz, 10855.0 MHz... (+30 more), Grant Date: 02/12/2024, Expiration Date: 01/05/2034, Certifier: Dan Menser, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th St, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:

  • STAFFORD, 5244 Highway 82 (Bh1095a) (Lat: 33.447056 Lon: -88.209667), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 94.5 m, Call Sign: WQTE374,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6375.14 MHz, 6404.79 MHz, Grant Date: 12/12/2023, Expiration Date: 01/15/2034, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon, 5055 Northpointe Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • BI03MR223, Ethelsville (Lat: 33.432056 Lon: -88.234500), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 100.6 m, Overall height: 103.6 m, Call Sign: WQVK389,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz... (+6 more), Grant Date: 03/10/2015, Expiration Date: 03/10/2025, Cancellation Date: 05/12/2023, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Email:

  • ETHELSVILL, Cr 75 (Lat: 33.428694 Lon: -88.202361), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 122 m, Overall height: 129.6 m, Call Sign: WQWN843,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11545.0 MHz, 11585.0 MHz, 11545.0 MHz, 11585.0 MHz, 11545.0 MHz, 11585.0 MHz, 11545.0 MHz, 11585.0 MHz, 11545.0 MHz, 11585.0 MHz... (+6 more), Grant Date: 10/14/2015, Expiration Date: 10/14/2025, Certifier: Larry F Butts, Registrant: Southern Company Services, 600 N. 18th St / Bin 5n-5409, Birmingham, AL 35203, Phone: (205) 257-7600, Fax: (205) 257-2134, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Ethelsville)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: BALCH HENRY J REBEL (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O-320-A3B (150 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 526HB, N526HB, N-526HB, Serial Number: R307, Airworthiness Date: 09/05/2008, Certificate Issue Date: 05/01/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Jon D Saunders, 373 Robin Rd, Ethelsville, AL 35461
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 05/30/2018
  • Aircraft: PIPER J3C-65 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C75 SERIES (75 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 23482, N23482, N-23482, Serial Number: 3193, Year manufactured: 1939, Airworthiness Date: 07/07/1959, Certificate Issue Date: 11/23/1982
    Registrant (Individual): Billy C Jewell, 1958 County Road 30, Ethelsville, AL 35461
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 03/16/2019
  • Aircraft: PIPER J3C-65 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 67 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7237H, N7237H, N-7237H, Serial Number: 20507, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 04/18/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 11/15/1965
    Registrant (Individual): Billy C Jewell, Po Box 1958, Ethelsville, AL 35461
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 03/14/2019

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 8. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 26 took place in 2007, and the least - 0 in 2013. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Ethelsville, AL When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (54.0%), and Structure Fires (24.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Ethelsville, AL
    • 7554.0%Outside Fires
    • 3424.5%Structure Fires
    • 2115.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 96.5%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Ethelsville, AL
Most common first names in Ethelsville, AL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James2172.8 years
William1669.1 years
John1478.3 years
Mary1380.4 years
Annie1376.8 years
Willie1167.8 years
George1072.9 years
Robert1076.2 years
Walter977.9 years
Charles664.5 years
Most common last names in Ethelsville, AL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Jones2176.0 years
Neal1571.8 years
Jaynes1480.2 years
Brown1271.1 years
Richardson1082.2 years
Atkins1075.3 years
Manning979.2 years
Gardner981.7 years
Brownlee979.0 years
Guyton976.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Ethelsville, AL
  • 65.0%Electricity
  • 20.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 15.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Ethelsville, AL
  • 60.0%Electricity
  • 20.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 20.0%Wood


Ethelsville compared to Alabama state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in 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.
There is 1 pilot and 3 other airmen in this city.
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  • John Alan Gibson (1)
  • William R. Bell (1)

Total of 2 patent applications in 2008-2024.