Fyffe, Alabama
| Fyffe, Alabama | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
 Location in DeKalb County and the state of Alabama |
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| Coordinates: 34°26′48″N 85°54′23″W / 34.44667°N 85.90639°WCoordinates: 34°26′48″N 85°54′23″W / 34.44667°N 85.90639°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | DeKalb |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.4 sq mi (11.4 km2) |
| • Land | 4.4 sq mi (11.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,289 ft (393 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 971 |
| • Density | 220.7/sq mi (85.2/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 35971 |
| Area code(s) | 256 |
| FIPS code | 01-28672 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0150246 |
| Website | http://www.fyffecitylimits.com/ |
Fyffe is a town in DeKalb County, Alabama, United States. It was incorporated in 1956. At the 2010 census the population was 1,018. Fyffe is located atop Sand Mountain.
A post office called Fyffe has been in operation since 1900. The origin of the name Fyffe is obscure.
An EF4 tornado struck this city on April 27, 2011, touching down in Lakeview, initially causing structural damage to small buildings and snapping trees. It grew in intensity, causing major structural damage to several homes and buildings before moving on to Rainsville, where damage was even more extensive.
Fyffe is located at 34°26′49″N 85°54′24″W / 34.446899°N 85.906590°W.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.4 square miles (11 km2), all land.
As of the 2010 census Fyffe had a population of 1,018. There were 418 households. The racial and ethnic composition of the population was 93.7% non-Hispanic white, 0.3% African American, 1.5% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 1.1% from some other race, 2.5% from two or more races and 1.3% Hispanic or Latino or any race.
As of 2000, there are 971 people, 411 households, and 286 families residing in the town. The population density is 220.5 inhabitants per square mile (85.2/km²). There are 458 housing units at an average density of 40.2 persons/km² (104.0 persons/mi²). The racial make-up of the town is 94.03% White, 0.93% African American, 1.24% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.13% from other races, and 2.37% from two or more races. 1.85% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
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