Hazel Green, Alabama
Location in Madison County and the state of Alabama
Coordinates: 34°55′25″N 86°34′1″W / 34.92361, -86.56694
Country	United States
State	Alabama
County	Madison
Area
- Total	10 sq mi (26 km²)
- Land	10 sq mi (26 km²)
- Water	0 sq mi (0 km²)
Elevation	794 ft (242 m)
Population (2000)
- Total	3,805
- Density	380.5/sq mi (146.3/km²)
Time zone	Central (CST) (UTC-6)
- Summer (DST)	CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code	35750
Area code(s)	256
FIPS code	01-33808
GNIS feature ID	0155094

Hazel Green is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Madison County, Alabama, United States, and is included in the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area. As of the 2000 census, the population of the community is 3,805.

History

The town of Hazel Green was named by United States President Andrew Jackson. Jackson named the town "Hazel Green" because the hazel bushes along the road were of a vibrant green color. Hazel Green was once an incorporated town in the mid-1800s, but was later unincorporated. At the time, Hazel Green was a small, rural community that served a crossroads. Roads connected Hazel Green with Athens to the west, Winchester, TN to the east, Huntsville to the south, and Nashville to the north. These roads intersected at what is now known as the intersection of US Highway 231/[[U.S. Route 431|431], Joe Quick Road, and West Limestone Road.

Geography

Hazel Green is located at 34°55′25″N, 86°34′2″W (34.923712, -86.567206)^[1].

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 10.0 square miles (26.0 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the census^[2] of 2000, there were 3,805 people, 1,340 households, and 1,080 families residing in the community. The population density was 378.9 people per square mile (146.3/km²). There were 1,394 housing units at an average density of 138.8/sq mi (53.6/km²). The racial makeup of the community was 93.56% White, 2.65% Black or African American, 1.31% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.32% from other races, and 1.63% from two or more races. 1.76% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 1,340 households out of which 46.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.1% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.4% were non-families. 17.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 4.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the community the population was spread out with 31.3% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 35.3% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 7.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.4 males. The median income for a household in the community was $40,263, and the median income for a family was $45,174. Males had a median income of $33,005 versus $23,929 for females. The per capita income for the community was $18,397. About 4.2% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.8% of those under age 18 and 12.5% of those age 65 or over.

Neighboring Towns

• Meridianville, AL
• New Market, AL
• Huntsville, AL
• Toney, AL
• Fayettville, TN

Schools

• Hazel Green Elementary School (K-5)
• Meridianville Middle School (6-8)
• Hazel Green High School (9-12)

Main Roads

• U.S. Highway 231/431
• Joe Quick Road
• West Limestone Road
• Grimwood Road
• Walker Lane
• Charity Lane

References

1. ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
2. ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.

External links

• Hazel Green, Alabama is at coordinates 34°55′25″N 86°34′02″W / 34.923712, -86.567206 (Hazel Green, Alabama)Coordinates: 34°55′25″N 86°34′02″W / 34.923712, -86.567206 (Hazel Green, Alabama)

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