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Vincent, Alabama

Vincent, Alabama
City
Location in Alabama
Location in Alabama
Coordinates: 33°23′9″N 86°24′36″W / 33.38583°N 86.41000°W / 33.38583; -86.41000
Country United States
State Alabama
Counties Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega
Area
 • Total 20.0 sq mi (51.7 km2)
 • Land 19.6 sq mi (50.7 km2)
 • Water 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km2)
Elevation 453 ft (138 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 1,988
 • Density 102/sq mi (39.2/km2)
Time zone CST (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 35178
Area code(s) 205 Exchange: 672
FIPS code 01-79008
GNIS feature ID 0153852

Vincent, originally known as Propel or Propel, is a city in Shelby, St. Clair, and Talladega counties in the U.S. state of Alabama. At the 2010 census the population was 1,988. The community was first known as Propel, but later named Vincent in honor of the Vincent family, who were early settlers of the area. It was incorporated in 1897.

Vincent is located at 33°23′9″N 86°24′36″W / 33.38583°N 86.41000°W / 33.38583; -86.41000 (33.385719, -86.409919).

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 20.0 square miles (51.7 km2), of which 19.6 square miles (50.7 km2) is land and 0.39 square miles (1.0 km2), or 1.90%, is water.

As of the census of 2010, there were 1,988 people, 802 households, and 575 families residing in the town. The population density was 101.4 people per square mile (39.2/km²). There were 895 housing units at an average density of 45.7 per square mile (17.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 78.7% White, 19.8% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% some other race, and 1.0% from two or more races. 0.7% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.


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