Addison, Alabama

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Addison, Alabama
settlement_type = Town


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map_caption = Location in Winston County and the state of Alabama


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_name1 = Alabama
subdivision_name2 = Winston
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area_total_km2 = 9.1
area_total_sq_mi = 3.5
area_land_km2 = 9.1
area_land_sq_mi = 3.5
area_water_km2 = 0
area_water_sq_mi = 0
elevation_ft = 784
elevation_m = 239
population_as_of =2007
population_footnotes =cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/popest/cities/tables/SUB-EST2007-04-01.csv|title=Annual Estimates of the Population for Incorporated Places in Alabama|publisher=United States Census Bureau|date=2008-07-10|accessdate=2008-07-14] cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/popest/cities/tables/SUB-EST2007-04-01.csv|title=Annual Estimates of the Population for Incorporated Places in Alabama|publisher=United States Census Bureau|date=2008-07-10|accessdate=2008-07-14]
population_total =716
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population_density_km2 = 79.5
population_density_sq_mi = 206.6
timezone = Central (CST)
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longd = 87 |longm = 10 |longs = 40 |longEW = W
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postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 35540
area_code = 256
GNIS_id = 159051
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Addison is a town in Winston County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 723. According to the 2005 U.S. Census estimates, the town had a population of 713. [http://www.census.gov/popest/cities/files/SUB-EST2005-all.csv]

Geography

Addison is located at coor dms|34|12|0|N|87|10|40|W|city (34.200042, -87.177851)GR|1.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.5 square miles (1 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 723 people, 315 households, and 219 families residing in the town. The population density was 205.7 people per square mile (79.5/km²). There were 339 housing units at an average density of 96.5/sq mi (37.3/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 99.45% White, 0.14% Black or African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.14% Asian, and 0.14% from two or more races. 0.14% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 315 households out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.78.

In the town the population was spread out with 22.1% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $22,235, and the median income for a family was $31,146. Males had a median income of $26,667 versus $19,583 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,973. About 16.3% of families and 19.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 31.1% of those under age 18 and 19.5% of those age 65 or over.

Addison's major industry has been the mobile home industry since the 60's. It is presently the home of Cavalier Homes and Southern Energy.More people work in Addison than live in the community due to the plants.

Addison High School

Addison is home to Addison High School, a member of the Winston County School System. The athletic teams of the school are nicknamed the Bulldogs. Addison had the most successful sports program in class 1-A in 2006 winning state championships in football and volleyball.

The school has had a competitive football team since coach A.G. Hicks came to Addison in the mid 50's starting a tradition of teams known for great defense, something the school is still known for today. In 1970 Addison won the state chanpionship, going 13-0, and allowed only one touchdown to be scored on its defense. In 1976 the Bulldogs won their second state championship in football under the direction of first year head coach Allen Stephenson. Randy White, also in his first year, led the Bulldogs to a third championship in 2006 with the same style of play he learned from Hicks in the 70's.

The volleyball program, under the directions of Pam Wilkins, has won three straight state championships and going undefeated in 2006. The girl's softball program, led by coach Debbie Thompson, has also won one state championship.

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