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Vina, Alabama Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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Vina, Alabama is a small rural town located in Marion County, in the northwest corner of the state. The town was founded in 1871 by John Vina and his family, who arrived to the area after leaving their home in South Carolina. Vina is surrounded by rolling hills and forests, with several creeks running through the town. It has a total population of just under 500 people, most of whom are employed in agriculture or other local industries.

The town of Vina has long been associated with farming and agriculture. Much of the surrounding land is devoted to corn, soybeans, cotton and other crops. Local farmers also raise livestock such as chickens and hogs for both meat and eggs. Many families still rely on traditional farming techniques such as plowing with mules or horses to till the soil for planting crops. In addition to farming, there are also several small businesses located throughout Vina that provide services such as auto repair shops, grocery stores and general stores.

Vina is also home to several churches which serve as the spiritual center for many local families. These churches offer Sunday services as well as regular bible study classes throughout the week. The community also gathers together at these churches for special events like weddings or funerals.

Vina’s school system consists of one elementary school which serves grades K-6th grade and one high school which serves grades 7th-12th grade. The high school offers a variety of extracurricular activities including sports teams such as baseball, basketball and football teams; clubs like FFA (Future Farmers of America) or 4H (Head Heart Hands); and music programs including choir and band classes among others.

Vina is a close-knit community that takes pride in its history while embracing modern technology at the same time. Residents enjoy gathering together at local events such as parades during holidays or festivals throughout the year like “Fiddlers Jamboree” held every September since 1938 or “Christmas on Main Street” held every December since 2000 where you can find arts & crafts vendors lining Main Street selling homemade items from jewelry to wood carvings among others things!

Population: 400. Estimated population in July 2024: 398 (-0.5% change)
Males: 199 (49.8%), Females: 201 (50.3%)

Franklin County

Zip code: 35593

Demographics

Median resident age: 34.1 years
Median household income: $18,594
Median house value: $39,800

Population by Race

Races in Vina:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.0%)
  • Hispanic (1.8%)
  • Two or more races (1.8%)

Ancestries: United States (28.5%), Irish (14.8%), English (2.3%), German (1.5%).

Elevation: 723 feet

Land area: 4.0 square miles

Map of Vina, AL

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Vina

  • High school or higher: 39.2%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 6.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.3%
  • Unemployed: 13.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 34.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Vina town

  • Never married: 16.6%
  • Now married: 54.1%
  • Separated: 3.1%
  • Widowed: 9.7%
  • Divorced: 16.6%

0.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +45 (+12.7%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Vina:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Vina:

  • NORTHWEST ALABAMA RGNL (about 40 miles; MUSCLE SHOALS, AL; Abbreviation: MSL)
  • TUPELO RGNL (about 50 miles; TUPELO, MS; Abbreviation: TUP)
  • COLUMBUS AFB (about 58 miles; COLUMBUS, MS; Abbreviation: CBM)

Other public-use airports nearest to Vina:

  • TISHOMINGO COUNTY (about 13 miles; BELMONT, MS; Abbreviation: 01M)
  • MARION COUNTY-RANKIN FITE (about 19 miles; HAMILTON, AL; Abbreviation: HAB)
  • FULTON-ITAWAMBA COUNTY (about 22 miles; FULTON, MS; Abbreviation: 11M)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Vina:

  • ITAWAMBA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 25 miles; FULTON, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,673)
  • NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 39 miles; BOONEVILLE, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,628)
  • NORTHWEST SHOALS COMMUNITY COLLEGE-MUSCLE SHOALS (about 40 miles; MUSCLE SHOALS, AL; Full-time enrollment: 2,669)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA (about 42 miles; FLORENCE, AL; Full-time enrollment: 4,770)
  • MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN (about 67 miles; COLUMBUS, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,115)
  • JOHN C CALHOUN STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 76 miles; DECATUR, AL; Full-time enrollment: 4,547)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA (about 81 miles; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Full-time enrollment: 17,453)

Public primary/middle school in Vina:

  • VINA HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 297; Location: 8250 COUNTY ROAD 23; Grades: KG – 12)

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