Ider, AL

 

Ider, Alabama
Location in DeKalb County and the state of Alabama
Coordinates: 34°42′14″N 85°40′26″W / 34.70389, -85.67389
Country	United States
State	Alabama
County	DeKalb
Area
- Town	sq mi (km²)
- Land	sq mi ( km²)
- Water	sq mi ( km²)
Elevation	ft ( m)
Population (2000)
- Town
- Density	/sq mi (/km²)
Time zone	Central (CST) (UTC-6)
- Summer (DST)	CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code	35981
Area code(s)	256
FIPS code	01-37312
GNIS feature ID	0150301

Ider is a town in DeKalb County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 664.

Geography

Ider is located on top of Sand Mountain.

Ider's coordinates are 34°42′14″N, 85°40′26″W (34.703941, -85.673983)¹.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 14.1 km² (5.4 mi²), all land.

Major Highways

• State Route 75
• State Route 117

Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 664 people, 282 households, and 192 families residing in the town. The population density was 47.2/km² (122.2/mi²). There were 310 housing units at an average density of 22.0/km² (57.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.39% White, 1.20% Native American, 0.45% from other races, and 1.96% from two or more races. 0.60% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 282 households out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.9% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the town the population was spread out with 23.5% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $27,563, and the median income for a family was $36,146. Males had a median income of $30,139 versus $21,875 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,040. About 13.6% of families and 19.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.5% of those under age 18 and 18.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Ider is home to Ider High School, whose mascot is the hornet. In 1997, 1999, and 2001 the Ider High School cheerleading team won the World Cheerleading Association's Small Varsity Division National Championship. [1][2]In 2006 the Ider High School softball team won the Alabama High School Athletic Association Class 2A state championship. [3] The school is a member of the DeKalb County School System. Ider High schools cheerleading squad also has been 2A state-runners up in 2004,2005, and 2006. They have also been COA National Champions in 2005 and 2006 along with numerous other cheerleading competition awards.

Culture and Tourism

Festivals

Ider annually holds a festival known as Mule Day. This festival is held on Labor Day each year. Mule Day activities include horse and mule pulls, an antique tractor and car show, food, arts and crafts, and children's games.[4]

Parades

Ider hosts three annual parades.

• The Mule Day Parade takes place in September on Labor Day and coincides with the Mule Day festivities. Various community and Ider School organizations participate in the parade.

• The Homecoming Parade usually takes place during the month of October. This parade kicks off celebrations centered on Ider High School's Homecoming football game.

• The Christmas Parade takes place every year in December.

Attractions

• Ider Town Park which hosts Mule Day has a lighted walking trail, a picnic area, tennis courts, baseball fields, a playground, and a stage.

• Thunder Canyon Campground and RV Park is located in Ider. Its facilities include cabins, hiking trails, and a swimming pool. [5]

External links

Coordinates: 34.703941° N 85.673983° W

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