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Valley Metro Area Legal Resources Back to top
Alabama Law
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Office of the Governor - Official website of Alabama's governor.
Alabama State Legislature - comprised of the House and Senate.
State Senate - The Alabama State Senate is composed of 35 Senators. Each Senator represents a district of approximately 120,000 Alabamians.
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Supreme Court - Alabama has three appellate courts - the Supreme Court, the Court of Civil Appeals, and the Court of Criminal Appeals.
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Legal Related Alabama State Agencies and Organizations
Alabama State Bar
Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution - The Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution, Inc. is a non-profit corporation organized to develop, implement, administer, assist, and manage alternative dispute resolution (ADR) programs in the courts, neighborhoods, educational facilities and government agencies within the State of Alabama.
Board of Pardons & Paroles - The mission of this agency is to enhance the safety of citizens by providing the Board of Pardons and Paroles and the Courts, which have probationary powers, with investigation and supervision of adult felony offenders who are placed on parole and probation.
State Law Library - The Alabama Supreme Court and State Law Library is the oldest law library in Alabama having been established in 1828 as the Library Society of the Bench and Bar of the Supreme Court, a private non-profit organization whose goal was to provide a library for the exclusive use of the Bench and Bar of the Supreme Court of the State.
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Department of Forensic Sciences - The Department of Forensic Sciences is the scientific arm of investigative agencies, with duties to assist sheriffs, police chiefs, coroners, state officials, and other law enforcement agencies in investigations of deaths and crimes.
Legislative Reference Service - Provides legal services to the Alabama legislature, the governor, and other state officers.
Alabama Legislature Information System Online
State Attorney General Federal Courts U.S. Supreme Court
- US Attorneys [ Montgomery - Main Office | Opelika | Dothan ]
- Public Defenders [ Main Office ]
- Bankruptcy Administrator [ Main Office - Montgomery ]
- Bankruptcy Court [ Main Office - Montgomery ]
- District Court [ Main Office - Montgomery ]
- Probation Office [ Main Office - Montgomery | Dothan ]
Valley Metro Area Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 36,583
- Land Area (2000): 1,546.657 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 15.382 square kilometers
Houses (2000): 16,256
Valley Metro Area Population - Urban/Rural
Urban/Rural | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Urban | 36,836 | 50.12% |
Rural, Farm | 993 | 1.35% |
Rural, Non-farm | 35,668 | 48.53% |
Valley Metro Area Employment Information Back to top
Valley Metro Area Labor Force By Month
Year | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
1990 | 17,663 | 16,475 | 1,188 | 6.73% | 67 |
1991 | 17,460 | 15,823 | 1,637 | 9.38% | 94 |
1992 | 17,048 | 15,812 | 1,236 | 7.25% | 72 |
1993 | 17,236 | 15,734 | 1,502 | 8.71% | 87 |
1994 | 16,880 | 15,671 | 1,209 | 7.16% | 72 |
1995 | 17,098 | 15,983 | 1,115 | 6.52% | 65 |
1996 | 16,804 | 16,056 | 749 | 4.45% | 45 |
1997 | 17,012 | 16,310 | 702 | 4.13% | 41 |
1998 | 16,924 | 16,297 | 627 | 3.71% | 37 |
1999 | 16,621 | 15,915 | 705 | 4.24% | 42 |
2000 | 17,551 | 16,868 | 683 | 3.89% | 39 |
2001 | 17,580 | 16,711 | 869 | 4.94% | 49 |
2002 | 17,159 | 16,114 | 1,045 | 6.09% | 61 |
2003 | 16,695 | 15,721 | 973 | 5.83% | 58 |
2004 | 16,353 | 15,324 | 1,030 | 6.30% | 63 |
2005 | 16,091 | 15,292 | 799 | 4.97% | 50 |
2006 | 15,645 | 14,843 | 802 | 5.13% | 51 |
2007 | 15,531 | 14,636 | 895 | 5.76% | 58 |
2008 | 15,593 | 13,726 | 1,867 | 11.97% | 120 |
Month | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
Jan 2008 | 15,579 | 14,283 | 1,296 | 8.32% | 83 |
Feb 2008 | 15,438 | 14,116 | 1,322 | 8.56% | 86 |
Mar 2008 | 15,582 | 13,935 | 1,647 | 10.57% | 106 |
Apr 2008 | 15,611 | 13,946 | 1,665 | 10.67% | 107 |
May 2008 | 15,721 | 13,740 | 1,981 | 12.60% | 126 |
Jun 2008 | 15,772 | 13,586 | 2,186 | 13.86% | 139 |
Jul 2008 | 15,586 | 13,355 | 2,231 | 14.31% | 143 |
Aug 2008 | 15,587 | 13,360 | 2,227 | 14.29% | 143 |
Sep 2008 | 15,457 | 13,212 | 2,245 | 14.52% | 145 |
Oct, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Nov, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Dec, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Valley Metro Area Employment By Industry
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Textile and Textile Mills Manufacturing | 4,056 | 25.03% |
2. | Construction | 2,032 | 12.54% |
3. | Educational Services | 630 | 3.89% |
4. | Repair and Maintenance | 586 | 3.62% |
5. | Truck Transportation | 510 | 3.15% |
6. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 494 | 3.05% |
7. | Plastics and Rubber Manufacturing | 484 | 2.99% |
8. | Public Administration | 438 | 2.70% |
9. | Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Hunting | 422 | 2.60% |
10. | Accommodation and Food Services | 410 | 2.53% |
11. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 318 | 1.96% |
12. | Wood Manufacturing | 294 | 1.81% |
13. | Building Materials / Hardware / Lawn and Garden Supplies | 284 | 1.75% |
14. | Machinery Manufacturing | 280 | 1.73% |
15. | Health Care | 272 | 1.68% |
16. | Nonmetallic Mineral Manufacturing | 264 | 1.63% |
17. | Department and Other General Stores | 260 | 1.60% |
18. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 256 | 1.58% |
19. | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 232 | 1.43% |
20. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 230 | 1.42% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Textile and Textile Mills Manufacturing | 3,154 | 20.77% |
2. | Health Care | 1,964 | 12.93% |
3. | Educational Services | 1,372 | 9.03% |
4. | Accommodation and Food Services | 956 | 6.29% |
5. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 724 | 4.77% |
6. | Finance and Insurance | 618 | 4.07% |
7. | Public Administration | 574 | 3.78% |
8. | Food and Beverage Stores | 466 | 3.07% |
9. | Department and Other General Stores | 450 | 2.96% |
10. | Social Assistance | 448 | 2.95% |
11. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 394 | 2.59% |
12. | Apparel Manufacturing | 316 | 2.08% |
13. | Construction | 216 | 1.42% |
14. | Private Household Services | 176 | 1.16% |
15. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 170 | 1.12% |
16. | Personal and Laundry Services | 170 | 1.12% |
17. | Pharmacies and Drug Stores | 160 | 1.05% |
18. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 158 | 1.04% |
19. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 156 | 1.03% |
20. | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 156 | 1.03% |
Valley Metro Area Employment By Job
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Other Production Occupations | 1,734 | 10.70% |
2. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 1,418 | 8.75% |
3. | Textile / Apparel / Furnishings | 1,216 | 7.51% |
4. | Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers | 928 | 5.73% |
5. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 822 | 5.07% |
6. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 732 | 4.52% |
7. | Other Management Occupations | 608 | 3.75% |
8. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 584 | 3.60% |
9. | Vehicle Mechanics | 522 | 3.22% |
10. | Metal Workers and Plastic Workers | 512 | 3.16% |
11. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 436 | 2.69% |
12. | Other Material Moving Workers | 412 | 2.54% |
13. | Construction Laborers | 356 | 2.20% |
14. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 350 | 2.16% |
15. | Electricians | 336 | 2.07% |
16. | Other Construction Trades | 298 | 1.84% |
17. | Other Office and Admin Support | 268 | 1.65% |
18. | Carpenters | 260 | 1.60% |
19. | Supervisors / Construction and Extract | 200 | 1.23% |
20. | Top Executives | 194 | 1.20% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Textile / Apparel / Furnishings | 1,912 | 12.59% |
2. | Other Production Occupations | 1,190 | 7.84% |
3. | Cashiers | 880 | 5.79% |
4. | Other Office and Admin Support | 700 | 4.61% |
5. | Secretaries and Admins | 680 | 4.48% |
6. | Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service | 554 | 3.65% |
7. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 532 | 3.50% |
8. | Registered Nurses | 500 | 3.29% |
9. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 440 | 2.90% |
10. | Health Technologists and Technicians | 414 | 2.73% |
11. | Nursing / Psychiatric / Home Health | 404 | 2.66% |
12. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 390 | 2.57% |
13. | Financial Clerks, Non-bookkeeping | 372 | 2.45% |
14. | Bookkeeping / Accounting / Auditing | 350 | 2.30% |
15. | Other Management Occupations | 340 | 2.24% |
16. | Child Care Workers | 336 | 2.21% |
17. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 320 | 2.11% |
18. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 318 | 2.09% |
19. | Customer Service Representatives | 294 | 1.94% |
20. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 284 | 1.87% |
Valley Metro Area Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
35 or more hours | 29,947 | 51.93% |
15-35 hours | 4,536 | 7.87% |
1-14 hours | 1,259 | 2.18% |
No regular hours | 21,928 | 38.02% |
Valley Metro Area Time Left For Work
Time | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Midnight-4:59 AM | 966 | 3.15% |
5 AM-5:29 AM | 1,073 | 3.50% |
5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 1,198 | 3.90% |
6 AM-6:29 AM | 2,355 | 7.67% |
6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 3,587 | 11.69% |
7 AM-7:29 AM | 4,523 | 14.73% |
7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 6,833 | 22.26% |
8 AM-8:29 AM | 2,150 | 7.00% |
8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 900 | 2.93% |
9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 966 | 3.15% |
10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 354 | 1.15% |
11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 48 | 0.16% |
Noon-3:59 PM | 2,038 | 6.64% |
4 PM-11:59 PM | 3,706 | 12.07% |
Valley Metro Area Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 5 | 1,085 | 3.53% |
5-9 | 3,967 | 12.92% |
10-14 | 6,341 | 20.66% |
15-19 | 5,204 | 16.95% |
20-24 | 3,848 | 12.54% |
25-29 | 2,016 | 6.57% |
30-34 | 4,114 | 13.40% |
35-39 | 362 | 1.18% |
40-44 | 639 | 2.08% |
45-59 | 1,577 | 5.14% |
60-89 | 830 | 2.70% |
At least 90 | 714 | 2.33% |
Valley Metro Area Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
Minutes | Population (public) | Percent | Population (private) | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Under 30 | 52 | 0.17% | 22,409 | 73.00% |
30-44 | 32 | 0.10% | 5,083 | 16.56% |
45-59 | 0 | 0.00% | 1,577 | 5.14% |
At least 60 | 14 | 0.05% | 1,530 | 4.98% |
Valley Metro Area Type Of Commute
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Bicycle | 0 | 0.00% |
Car / truck / van, carpool | 4,478 | 14.41% |
Car / truck / van, solo | 25,525 | 82.13% |
Motorcycle | 0 | 0.00% |
Other | 170 | 0.55% |
Public transportation | 98 | 0.32% |
Walked | 426 | 1.37% |
Worked at home | 382 | 1.23% |
Valley Metro Area Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 29,090 (72,132 people)
Families (2000): 20,570 (61,900 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 6,671
People at same address in 1995: 43,683
Valley Metro Area Household Income in 1999
Income | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Under $10,000 | 5,020 | 17.16% |
$10,000-$14,999 | 2,689 | 9.19% |
$15,000-$19,999 | 2,635 | 9.01% |
$20,000-$24,999 | 2,235 | 7.64% |
$25,000-$29,999 | 2,183 | 7.46% |
$30,000-$34,999 | 1,940 | 6.63% |
$35,000-$39,999 | 1,919 | 6.56% |
$40,000-$44,999 | 2,145 | 7.33% |
$45,000-$49,999 | 1,446 | 4.94% |
$50,000-$59,999 | 2,287 | 7.82% |
$60,000-$74,999 | 2,363 | 8.08% |
$75,000-$99,999 | 1,410 | 4.82% |
$100,000-$124,999 | 428 | 1.46% |
$125,000-$149,999 | 101 | 0.35% |
$150,000-$199,999 | 199 | 0.68% |
$200,000 or more | 252 | 0.86% |
Valley Metro Area Household Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Nonfamily, 1 person | 3,927 | 27.04% |
Family, 2 people | 4,443 | 30.59% |
Nonfamily, 2 people | 323 | 2.22% |
Family, 3 people | 2,592 | 17.85% |
Nonfamily, 3 people | 52 | 0.36% |
Family, 4 people | 1,943 | 13.38% |
Nonfamily, 4 people | 16 | 0.11% |
Family, 5 people | 799 | 5.50% |
Nonfamily, 5 people | 4 | 0.03% |
Family, 6 people | 259 | 1.78% |
Nonfamily, 6 people | 1 | 0.01% |
Family, 7 or more people | 161 | 1.11% |
Nonfamily, 7 or more people | 2 | 0.01% |
Valley Metro Area Household Income Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Earnings | 21,475 | 30.05% |
Interest / Dividend / Rent | 5,808 | 8.13% |
Public Assistance | 790 | 1.11% |
Retirement | 4,062 | 5.68% |
Self Employment | 2,418 | 3.38% |
Social Security | 9,715 | 13.60% |
Supplemental Security | 2,058 | 2.88% |
Wage / Salary | 20,682 | 28.94% |
Other | 4,451 | 6.23% |
Valley Metro Area Family Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
No children under 18 | 8,874 | 61.90% |
With children under 18 | 5,462 | 38.10% |
Valley Metro Area Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 3,218 | 11.84% |
Married | 15,855 | 58.35% |
Never Married | 7,198 | 26.49% |
Widowed | 901 | 3.32% |
Valley Metro Area Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 3,840 | 12.28% |
Married | 15,945 | 50.98% |
Never Married | 6,537 | 20.90% |
Widowed | 4,952 | 15.83% |
Valley Metro Area Education Information Back to top
Valley Metro Area Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 9th grade | 6,299 | 11.37% |
9th-12th grade, no diploma | 13,391 | 24.18% |
High school diploma or equivalent | 18,024 | 32.55% |
Some college, no degree | 10,305 | 18.61% |
Associate degree | 2,458 | 4.44% |
Bachelors degree | 3,301 | 5.96% |
Graduate or professional degree | 1,599 | 2.89% |
Valley Metro Area Population In School (3 or older)
School Level | In Public School | Percent | In Private School | Percent | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursery or preschool | 994 | 2.72% | 438 | 1.20% | 1,432 | 3.91% |
Kindergarten | 928 | 2.54% | 224 | 0.61% | 1,152 | 3.15% |
Grades 1-4 | 3,531 | 9.65% | 684 | 1.87% | 4,215 | 11.52% |
Grades 5-8 | 3,388 | 9.26% | 378 | 1.03% | 3,766 | 10.29% |
Grades 9-12 | 3,543 | 9.68% | 474 | 1.30% | 4,017 | 10.98% |
Undergrad college | 1,870 | 5.11% | 186 | 0.51% | 2,056 | 5.62% |
Graduate or professional school | 172 | 0.47% | 16 | 0.04% | 188 | 0.51% |
Total | 14,426 | 39.43% | 2,400 | 6.56% | 16,826 | 45.99% |
Valley Metro Area Business Information Back to top
Valley Metro Area Businesses Changes By Year
Year | Business Births | Business Deaths |
---|---|---|
2003 | 49 | 45 |
2004 | 50 | 44 |
Valley Metro Area Public Benefits Information Back to top
Valley Metro Area Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
At Or Above Poverty Level | 60,003 | 82.94% |
Below Poverty Level | 12,340 | 17.06% |
Valley Metro Area Criminal Information Back to top
Correctional Institution Population (2000): 173
Valley Metro Area Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Valley Metro Area Population By Age
Age | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
0-9 Years | 5,034 | 13.76% |
10-19 Years | 4,955 | 13.54% |
20-29 Years | 4,574 | 12.50% |
30-39 Years | 4,871 | 13.31% |
40-49 Years | 5,144 | 14.06% |
50-59 Years | 4,421 | 12.08% |
60-69 Years | 3,251 | 8.89% |
70-79 Years | 2,607 | 7.13% |
80-89 Years | 1,444 | 3.95% |
90+ Years | 282 | 0.77% |
Valley Metro Area Population - Male/Female
Male/Female | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Male | 17,285 | 47.25% |
Female | 19,298 | 52.75% |
Valley Metro Area Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Caucasian | 22,111 | 60.44% |
African-American | 13,872 | 37.92% |
Hispanic/Latino | 280 | 0.77% |
Multiracial | 190 | 0.52% |
Asian | 68 | 0.19% |
Amerindian | 49 | 0.13% |
Other Race | 13 | 0.04% |
Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.00% |
Valley Metro Area Top Specified Ancestries
Rank | Ancestry | Population | Percent Of Specified Ancestries |
---|---|---|---|
1. | United States Or American | 17,057 | 54.44% |
2. | Irish | 4,150 | 13.24% |
3. | English | 3,541 | 11.30% |
4. | German | 2,177 | 6.95% |
5. | Scottish | 778 | 2.48% |
6. | Scotch Irish | 674 | 2.15% |
7. | Dutch | 534 | 1.70% |
8. | French Non-Basque | 470 | 1.50% |
9. | African | 430 | 1.37% |
10. | Italian | 380 | 1.21% |
Valley Metro Area Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank | Language | Population | Percent Of Reported Languages |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Only English | 67,004 | 97.67% |
2. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 901 | 1.31% |
3. | French | 272 | 0.40% |
4. | German | 218 | 0.32% |
5. | Other West Germanic | 78 | 0.11% |
6. | Italian | 46 | 0.07% |
7. | Other Indo European | 28 | 0.04% |
8. | Japanese | 20 | 0.03% |
9. | Other Native North American | 14 | 0.02% |
10. | Korean | 12 | 0.02% |
Valley Metro Area Citizen Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Citizen by birth | 72,905 | 99.19% |
Naturalized immigrant | 130 | 0.18% |
Not a citizen | 462 | 0.63% |
Valley Metro Area Counties Back to top
Chambers County |
Valley Metro Area Cities Back to top
Five Points | Lanett | Valley |
Huguley | Langdale | Waverly |
Lafayette | Milltown |