Braggs-Prairie Hill, Alabama
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| Males: 992 |  (46.5%) |
| Females: 1,143 |  (53.5%) |
| Median resident age: | 30.1 years |
| Alabama median age: | 35.8 years |
Zip code: 36761
| Braggs-Prairie Hill: | $27,686 |
| AL: | $59,674 |
Estimated per capita income in 2022: $17,430 (it was $9,154 in 2000)
Braggs-Prairie Hill CCD income, earnings, and wages data
Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $73,996 (it was $37,000 in 2000)
| Braggs-Prairie Hill: | $73,996 |
| AL: | $200,900 |
Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $163,152; detached houses: $225,649; mobile homes: $82,291
Braggs-Prairie Hill, AL residents, houses, and apartments details
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Braggs-Prairie Hill, AL
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- 2,05990.5%Black alone
- 1958.6%White alone
- 100.4%Two or more races
- 70.3%Hispanic
- 10.04%American Indian alone
- 10.04%Asian alone
- 10.04%Native Hawaiian and Other
Pacific Islander alone
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Current Local Time: CST time zone
Land area: 158.1 square miles.
Population density: 14 people per square mile (very low).
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
| Braggs-Prairie Hill CCD: | 0.5% ($199) |
| Alabama: | 0.4% ($289) |
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Montgomery, AL 
(34.1 miles , pop. 201,568).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (535.8 miles , pop. 1,953,631).
Nearest cities:
Mosses, AL (2.8 miles ),
), Benton-Collirene, AL (3.2 miles ),
), Benton, AL (3.9 miles),
Lowndesboro, AL (4.0 miles),
Carlowville, AL (4.0 miles )
)Latitude: 32.09 N, Longitude: 86.77 W
Area code commonly used in this area: 334
| Here: | 5.3% |
| Alabama: | 2.6% |
- Construction (15.1%)
- Public administration (12.3%)
- Educational services (9.4%)
- Food & beverage stores (4.2%)
- Repair & maintenance (3.6%)
- Health care (3.6%)
- Apparel (3.5%)
- Construction (30.6%)
- Public administration (9.2%)
- Repair & maintenance (7.4%)
- Educational services (5.6%)
- Motor vehicle & parts dealers (3.5%)
- Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (3.5%)
- Food & beverage stores (3.5%)
- Public administration (15.4%)
- Educational services (13.0%)
- Health care (7.2%)
- Private households (6.5%)
- Apparel (5.8%)
- Food & beverage stores (4.8%)
- Food (4.1%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.7%)
- Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7.1%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.4%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.1%)
- Other material moving workers, except laborers (5.0%)
- Metal workers and plastic workers (4.2%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.0%)
- Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (14.4%)
- Metal workers and plastic workers (8.1%)
- Other material moving workers, except laborers (6.7%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.3%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.0%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.9%)
- Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.6%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.0%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (9.6%)
- Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.9%)
- Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (7.9%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.2%)
- Cashiers (6.2%)
- Cooks and food preparation workers (3.8%)
Average climate in Braggs-Prairie Hill, Alabama
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Tornado activity:
Braggs-Prairie Hill-area historical tornado activity is below Alabama state average. It is 30% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 4/18/1969, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 19.7 miles away from the Braggs-Prairie Hill place center killed 2 people and injured 14 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.
On 4/23/1971, a category F4 tornado 26.1 miles away from the place center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Braggs-Prairie Hill-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alabama state average. It is 70% greater than the overall U.S. average.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, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 73.3 miles away from the city center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 95.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 178.8 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 78.3 miles away from Braggs-Prairie Hill center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 128.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 178.7 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 Lowndes County (13) is near the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 5
Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 6, Storms: 4, Floods: 3, Tornadoes: 3, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Snowfall: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Braggs-Prairie Hill:
- Alabama State University (about 34 miles; Montgomery, AL; Full-time enrollment: 5,457)
- Faulkner University (about 39 miles; Montgomery, AL; FT enrollment: 2,887)
- Auburn University at Montgomery (about 40 miles; Montgomery, AL; FT enrollment: 4,092)
- Troy University (about 52 miles; Troy, AL; FT enrollment: 16,148)
- Tuskegee University (about 67 miles; Tuskegee, AL; FT enrollment: 2,810)
- University of Montevallo (about 71 miles; Montevallo, AL; FT enrollment: 2,826)
- Enterprise State Community College (about 78 miles; Enterprise, AL; FT enrollment: 2,101)
Points of interest:
Notable locations in Braggs-Prairie Hill: Rudolf Hill (A), Mosses Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in Braggs-Prairie Hill include: Oak Grove Church (A), Old Bethel Church (B), New Salem Church (C), White Lily Church (D), Zion Chapel Church (E), Woods Chapel (F), Temple Gate Church (G), Saint Joseph Church (H), Pine Flat Baptist Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemeteries: Crossroad Cemetery (1), Mount Cemetery (2), Oliver Cemetery (3), Turners Cemetery (4), Snow Cemetery (5), Sills Cemetery (6), Morass Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lakes and reservoirs: Hammond Pond (A), Russells Pond (B), Quailwood Farms Lakes (C), Powers Pond (D), J R Paul Lake (E), Florence Cabiniss Lake (F), Container Corporation Lake (G). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Sullivan Creek (A), Sullivan Branch (B), Rambo Branch (C), Middle Creek (D), Haynes Creek (E), Halls Branch (F), Green Branch (G), Camp Creek (H), Kellys Ditch (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Average household size:
| This place: | 3.0 people |
| Alabama: | 2.5 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This place: | 63.1% |
| Whole state: | 70.4% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This place: | 4.2% |
| Whole state: | 3.4% |
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
- Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
- Gay men: 0.5% of all households
| This place: | 40.5% |
| Whole state: | 16.1% |
| This place: | 23.9% |
| Whole state: | 7.3% |
For population 15 years and over in Braggs-Prairie Hill:
- Never married: 44.8%
- Now married: 37.6%
- Separated: 5.7%
- Widowed: 10.3%
- Divorced: 7.3%
For population 25 years and over in Braggs-Prairie Hill:
- High school or higher: 57.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.6%
- Graduate or professional degree: 1.7%
- Unemployed: 16.4%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 38.1 minutes
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
| Here: | 14.2 |
| Alabama average: | 13.2 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for Braggs-Prairie Hill, AL (based on Lowndes County data)
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Protestant | 2,439 | 21 |
| Black Protestant | 2,265 | 12 |
| Mainline Protestant | 1,512 | 16 |
| Other | 1 | 1 |
| None | 5,082 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 3
| Lowndes County: | 2.36 / 10,000 pop. |
| Alabama: | 1.89 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
| This county: | 0.79 / 10,000 pop. |
| Alabama: | 0.65 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
| Here: | 7.87 / 10,000 pop. |
| Alabama: | 6.32 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 1
| This county: | 0.79 / 10,000 pop. |
| Alabama: | 5.75 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate:
| Lowndes County: | 16.4% |
| Alabama: | 11.8% |
Adult obesity rate:
| This county: | 40.3% |
| Alabama: | 31.7% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
| Here: | 10.9% |
| State: | 13.5% |
Strongest AM radio stations in Braggs-Prairie Hill:
- WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WMSP (740 AM; 10 kW; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
- WACV (1170 AM; 10 kW; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: MONTGOMERY BROADCAST PROPERTIES, LTD)
- WASG (550 AM; 25 kW; ATMORE, AL; Owner: 550 AM, INC)
- WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
- WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WLWI (1440 AM; 5 kW; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
- WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
- WXVI (1600 AM; 5 kW; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: SUNSHINE 16 RADIO NETWORK, INC.)
- WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
- WKNG (1060 AM; daytime; 50 kW; TALLAPOOSA, GA; Owner: WKNG, INC.)
- WAPZ (1250 AM; 5 kW; WETUMPKA, AL; Owner: J & W PROMOTIONS, INC.)
- WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
Strongest FM radio stations in Braggs-Prairie Hill:
- WAPR (88.3 FM; SELMA, AL; Owner: UA-ASU-TSU EDUCATIONAL RADIO CORP.)
- WQLD (104.3 FM; LUVERNE, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WZHT (105.7 FM; TROY, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WLWI-FM (92.3 FM; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
- WKXN (95.9 FM; GREENVILLE, AL; Owner: AUTAUGAVILLE RADIO, INC.)
- WQZX (94.3 FM; GREENVILLE, AL; Owner: HAYNES BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WMXS (103.3 FM; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
- WQKS-FM (96.1 FM; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: MONTGOMERY BROADCAST PROPERTIES, LTD)
- WBAM-FM (98.9 FM; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: DEEP SOUTH BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- WHHY-FM (101.9 FM; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
- WMCZ (97.1 FM; MILLBROOK, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WALX (100.9 FM; SELMA, AL; Owner: ALEXANDER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
- WVAS (90.7 FM; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY (ASU))
- WBFZ (105.3 FM; SELMA, AL; Owner: IMANI COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION, INC)
TV broadcast stations around Braggs-Prairie Hill:
- WAKA (Channel 8; SELMA, AL; Owner: ALABAMA BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
- WNCF (Channel 32; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: CHANNEL 32 MONTGOMERY LLC)
- WRJM-TV (Channel 67; TROY, AL; Owner: JOSIE PARK BROADCASTING, INC.)
- WSFA (Channel 12; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
- WBIH (Channel 29; SELMA, AL; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WCOV-TV (Channel 20; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: WOODS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
- WDIQ (Channel 2; DOZIER, AL; Owner: ALABAMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
- W24CK (Channel 24; SELMA, AL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
- WMCF-TV (Channel 45; MONTGOMERY, AL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
- WETU-LP (Channel 39; WETUMPKA, AL; Owner: CABLE VIDEO PRODUCTIONS, INC.)
- National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
- 18Number of bridges
- 112ft / 33.6mTotal length
- $11,107,000Total costs
- 11,420Total average daily traffic
- 734Total average daily truck traffic
- 14,580Total future (year 2028) average daily traffic
- New bridges - historical statistics
- 11920-1929
- 51950-1959
- 41960-1969
- 61970-1979
- 21980-1989
Houses and condos
Apartments
- 66.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 22.3%Electricity
- 7.2%Utility gas
- 4.1%Wood
- 52.6%Electricity
- 37.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 7.2%Utility gas
- 2.0%Wood
- 0.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Braggs-Prairie Hill compared to Alabama state average:
- Median household income below state average.
- Median house value significantly below state average.
- Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Median age significantly below state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
- Renting percentage significantly 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.