Valley, Alabama
| Valley, Alabama | |
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Valley City Hall
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 Location in Chambers County and the state of Alabama |
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| Coordinates: 32°48′41″N 85°10′41″W / 32.81139°N 85.17806°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Chambers |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Leonard Riley |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.0 sq mi (28.6 km2) |
| • Land | 11.0 sq mi (28.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 9,524 |
| • Density | 864/sq mi (333.4/km2) |
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CST (official) EST (observed) (UTC-6) |
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CDT (official) EDT (observed) (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 36854 |
| Area code(s) | 334 |
| FIPS code | 01-78204 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0136100 |
| Website | www |
Valley is a city in Chambers County, Alabama, United States. Valley was incorporated in 1980 combining the four textile mill villages of Fairfax, Langdale, River View, and Shawmut. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 9,524. The city lies on the western bank of the Chattahoochee River, the state border between Alabama and Georgia. Valley is an "Alabama Community of Excellence". It is the principal city of and is included in the Valley, Alabama Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Greater Columbus Combined Statistical Area.
Valley is located in southeastern Chambers County at 32°48'40.993" North, 85°10'40.577" West (32.811387, -85.177938). According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.0 square miles (28.6 km2), all land.
Valley has a larger Micropolitan Statistical Area known as the "Greater Valley Area" consisting of the three largest cities of Chambers County: Valley, Lanett, and LaFayette. It also includes the city of West Point, Georgia.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Valley has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
As of the census of 2010, there were 9,524 people, 3,878 households, and 2,561 families residing in the city. The population density was 864 people per square mile (333.4/km²). There were 5,025 housing units at an average density of 457 per square mile (176/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 64.0% White, 33.0% Black or African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. 1.7% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
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