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{{Short description|City in Autauga and Elmore counties, Alabama, U.S.}}
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{{Use American English|date=September 2024}}
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'''Prattville''' is a city in ] and ] counties in the ] of ]. As of ] Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 31,119.<ref name=popest/> Nicknamed "The Fountain City" due to the many artesian wells in the area, Prattville is part of the ] ] and serves as the ] of Autauga County.
'''Prattville''' is a city located within both ] and ] counties in the ] of ], United States, but serves as the ] of Autauga County. As of the ], the population of the city was 37,781. Nicknamed "The Fountain City" due to the many artesian wells in the area, Prattville is part of the ] ]. It was founded by ].


==History== ==History==
Prattville was founded in 1839 by industrialist and architect ]. The area was largely inhabited by ] and a few settlers when Pratt, a native of ], first observed the Autauga Creek in the 1830s. He purchased approximately 1,000&nbsp;acres (4&nbsp;km²) from Joseph May at $21.00 an acre, and set out to build his manufacturing facilities and the town along the banks of the Autauga creek. The location was chosen because the creek could supply power to the ] manufacturing equipment. The town became an industrial center and rapidly grew. In 1868, it was named the county seat for Autauga County.<ref>{{Cite web | title = Autauga County Prattville was founded in 1839 by industrialist and architect ]. The area was largely inhabited by ] and a few settlers when Pratt, a native of ], first observed the Autauga Creek in the 1830s. He purchased approximately {{convert|1,000|acre|km2}} from Joseph May at $21.00 an acre, and set out to build his manufacturing facilities and the town along the banks of Autauga Creek. The location was chosen because the creek could supply power to the ] manufacturing equipment. The town became an industrial center and rapidly grew. In 1868, it was named the county seat for Autauga County.<ref>{{cite web | title = Autauga County| work = Autauga County Heritage Association| url = http://www.autaugacountyheritage.com/Autauga_County.html| access-date =December 21, 2009 }}</ref>
| work = Autauga County Heritage Assocication| url = http://www.autaugacountyheritage.com/Autauga_County.html| accessdate =21 December 2009 }}</ref>


Prattville contains several sites on the ], including the ], ], and ].<ref name="nris">{{cite web|url=http://www.nr.nps.gov/|title=National Register Information System|date=2009-03-13|work=National Register of Historic Places|publisher=National Park Service}}</ref> Prattville contains several sites on the ], including the ], ] and ].<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|2009a}}</ref>


==Geography==
===Severe weather===
Prattville is located at {{coord|32.462235|N|86.461264|W|format=dms|display=title|type:city(33960)}} (32.462235, -86.461264).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=]|access-date=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> According to the ], the city has a total area of {{convert|33.8|mi2|km2}} of which {{convert|32.9|mi2|km2}} is land and {{convert|0.9|mi2|km2}} (3.09%) is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2013|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=]|access-date=February 5, 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archive-date=January 25, 2012}}</ref> The city is located northwest of ] and along ] and ]. I-65 runs north to south east of downtown, with access from exits 179 and 181, both in the Elmore County portion of the city. I-65 leads southeast {{convert|14|mi|km|abbr=on}} to downtown Montgomery and north {{convert|82|mi|km|abbr=on}} to ]. US 82 runs south with I-65 to downtown Montgomery, and northwest {{convert|89|mi|km|abbr=on}} to ].
On February 17, 2008, Prattville was hit by an estimated ] ] which destroyed more than 45 homes and businesses and damaged over 300. 29 people were injured. Preliminary estimates put the damage at $85 million in insured and uninsured damages.<ref>{{Cite web | title =Tornadoes touch down across Southeast: 29 people injured in Alabama town; 200 homes, 100 businesses damaged | work =MSNBC | url =http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23213687/ | accessdate =25 January 2010 }}</ref>


== Geography == ==Demographics==
{{US Census population
Prattville is located at 32°27'32.886" North, 86°27'4.698" West (32.459135, -86.451305){{GR|1}}. According to the ], the city has a total area of {{convert|23.9|mi2|km2}} of which {{convert|23.2|mi2|km2}} is land and {{convert|0.7|mi2|km2}} (3.09%) is water.
|1850= 672

|1870= 1346
== Demographics ==
|1880= 977
As of the ]{{GR|2}} of ], there were 24,303 people, 8,939 households, and 6,918 families residing in Prattville. The ] was {{convert|1049.0|PD/sqmi}}. There were 9,562 housing units at an average density of {{convert|412.7|sqmi}}. The racial makeup of the city was 83.09% ], 14.42% ] or ], 0.42% ], 0.64% ], 0.05% ], 0.53% from ], and 0.84% from two or more races. 1.71% of the population were ] or ] of any race.
|1890= 724

|1900= 1929
There were 8,939 households out of which 38.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.6% were ] living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% were non-families. 19.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.5% had someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.10.
|1910= 2222

|1920= 2316
In the city the population is spread out with 28.5% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 91.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.5 males.
|1930= 2331

|1940= 2664
The median income for a household in the city was $45,728, and the median income for a family was $51,774. Males had a median income of $36,677 versus $22,978 for females. The ] for the city was $19,832. 8.3% of the population and 6.4% of families were below the ]. Out of the total population, 9.3% of those under the age of 18 and 9.2% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
|1950= 4385
|1960= 6616
|1970= 13116
|1980= 18647
|1990= 19587
|2000= 24303
|2010= 33960
|2020= 37781
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|author=United States Census Bureau|author-link=United States Census Bureau|access-date=June 7, 2014}}</ref><br />2018 Estimate<ref name="2018 Pop Estimate">{{cite web|title=Population Estimates|url=https://census.gov/data/tables/2018/demo/popest/total-cities-and-towns.html|publisher=]|access-date=June 8, 2018}}</ref>
}}


===2020 census===
{| class="wikitable" |+ Population of Prattville<ref>{{Cite web | last = Lahmeyer | first = Jan | title = UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - ALABAMA : urban population | work = POPULATION STATISTICS | date = 30 December 2002 | url = http://www.populstat.info/Americas/usas-alt.htm| accessdate = 21 December 2009 }}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
! Year !! Population
|+Prattville racial composition<ref>{{Cite web|title=Explore Census Data|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US0162328&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|access-date=December 18, 2021|website=data.census.gov}}</ref>
!Race
!Num.
!Perc.
|- |-
|] (non-Hispanic)
| 1900 || 1,900
|25,592
|67.74%
|- |-
|] (non-Hispanic)
| 1940 || 2,700
|7,906
|20.93%
|- |-
|]
| 1950 || 4,400
|114
|0.3%
|- |-
|]
| 1960 || 6,600
|856
|2.27%
|- |-
|]
| 1970 || 13,100
|19
|0.05%
|- |-
|]
| 1980 || 18,600
|1,778
|-
|4.71%
| 1990 || 19,800
|-
| 2000 || 24,303
|- |-
|] or ]
|1,516
|4.01%
|} |}
As of the ], there were 37,781 people, 14,069 households, and 9,658 families residing in the city.

===2010 census===
As of the census of 2010, there were 33,960 people, 12,711 households, and 9,305 families residing in Prattville. The population density was {{convert|1033.6|PD/sqmi}}. There were 13,541 housing units at an average density of {{convert|412.1|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 78.5% ], 16.7% ] or ], 0.4% ], 1.4% ], 0.1% ], 1.1% from ], and 1.8% from two or more races. 3.1% of the population were ] or ] of any race.

There were 12,711 households, out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families. 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the city, the age distribution of the population showed 27.1% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $45,728, and the median income for a family was $51,774. Males had a median income of $36,677 versus $22,978 for females. The ] for the city was $19,832. 8.3% of the population and 6.4% of families were below the ]. Out of the total population, 9.3% of those under the age of 18 and 9.2% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

==Climate==
According to the ], Prattville has a ] (abbreviated ''Cfa'').

{{Weather box
|location = Prattville, 1991–2020 simulated normals (200 ft elevation)
|collapsed =
|single line = y
|precipitation colour =green
|Jan precipitation mm =133.86
|Feb precipitation mm =136.54
|Mar precipitation mm =138.12
|Apr precipitation mm =113.19
|May precipitation mm =101.52
|Jun precipitation mm =126.30
|Jul precipitation mm =129.33
|Aug precipitation mm =115.45
|Sep precipitation mm =96.01
|Oct precipitation mm =79.12
|Nov precipitation mm =105.25
|Dec precipitation mm =137.01
|Jan high C = 14.2
|Feb high C = 16.8
|Mar high C = 21.0
|Apr high C = 24.8
|May high C = 28.9
|Jun high C = 31.9
|Jul high C = 33.1
|Aug high C = 33.0
|Sep high C = 30.8
|Oct high C = 25.6
|Nov high C = 19.8
|Dec high C = 15.4
|Jan mean C =8.3
|Feb mean C =10.6
|Mar mean C =14.5
|Apr mean C =18.2
|May mean C =22.7
|Jun mean C =26.4
|Jul mean C =27.7
|Aug mean C =27.5
|Sep mean C =24.9
|Oct mean C =19.2
|Nov mean C =13.2
|Dec mean C =9.6
|Jan low C = 2.5
|Feb low C = 4.3
|Mar low C = 7.9
|Apr low C = 11.6
|May low C = 16.5
|Jun low C = 20.8
|Jul low C = 22.3
|Aug low C = 22.0
|Sep low C = 19.1
|Oct low C = 12.8
|Nov low C = 6.5
|Dec low C = 3.8
|Jan dew point C =3.1
|Feb dew point C =4.8
|Mar dew point C =7.6
|Apr dew point C =11.5
|May dew point C =16.2
|Jun dew point C =20.1
|Jul dew point C =21.9
|Aug dew point C =21.5
|Sep dew point C =18.8
|Oct dew point C =13.3
|Nov dew point C =7.7
|Dec dew point C =4.9
|source 1 = Prism Climate Group<ref>{{cite web
| url=https://prism.oregonstate.edu/explorer/
| title=PRISM Climate Group at Oregon State University
| publisher=Northwest Alliance for Computational Science & Engineering (NACSE), based at Oregon State University
| access-date=March 14, 2023}}</ref>
| date=March 14, 2023}}

===Severe weather===
On February 17, 2008, Prattville was hit by an ] ] which destroyed more than 45 homes and businesses and damaged over 700. Twenty-nine people were injured with no fatalities. Preliminary estimates put the damage at $85 million in insured and uninsured damages.<ref>{{cite web | title =Tornadoes touch down across Southeast: 29 people injured in Alabama town; 200 homes, 100 businesses damaged | work =NBC News | url =https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna23213687 | access-date =January 25, 2010 }}</ref>


==Education== ==Education==
Most of Prattville (the Autauga County portion) is part of the ],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st01_al/schooldistrict_maps/c01001_autauga/DC20SD_C01001.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220801034701/https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st01_al/schooldistrict_maps/c01001_autauga/DC20SD_C01001.pdf |archive-date=August 1, 2022 |url-status=live|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Autauga County, AL|publisher=]|accessdate=July 31, 2022}} - </ref> and has eight schools, including ] and the Autauga County Technology Center.<ref>{{cite web | title = Autauga County Technology Center | url = http://www.autaugacountyschool.org/ACBOE%20Schools/ACTC/actc.htm | access-date = December 21, 2009 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100116055724/http://www.autaugacountyschool.org/ACBOE%20Schools/ACTC/actc.htm | archive-date = January 16, 2010 | url-status = dead }}</ref> The Elmore County portion is in the ].<ref name=Censusmap>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st01_al/schooldistrict_maps/c01051_elmore/DC20SD_C01051.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220801030446/https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st01_al/schooldistrict_maps/c01051_elmore/DC20SD_C01051.pdf |archive-date=August 1, 2022 |url-status=live|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Elmore County, AL|publisher=]|accessdate=July 31, 2022}} - </ref>
Prattville is part of the ]<ref>{{Cite web | title = Autauga County Schools | url = http://www.autaugacountyschool.org/| accessdate = 21 Deember 2009}}</ref> and has eight schools, including ] and the Autauga County Technology Center<ref>{{Cite web | title = Autauga County Technology Center | url = http://www.autaugacountyschool.org/ACBOE%20Schools/ACTC/actc.htm | accessdate = 21 December 2009}}</ref>.

Prattville Christian Academy and ] are private schools based in the city. ] was located in an ] of ], near Prattville, until it was closed down.<ref>" {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130821170908/http://emcawildcats.org/wordpress/index.php |date=2013-08-21 }}." ]. Retrieved on August 3, 2013. "1320 Old Ridge Road Prattville, Alabama 36066"</ref>

==Emergency services==
Fire protection and Emergency Medical Services in Prattville are provided by the Prattville Fire Department.

Law enforcement agency is the Prattville Police Department.


==Media== ==Media==
Prattville is part of the ] ]. The local radio station is ] 1410 AM, airing a ] format and featuring programming from ]. Prattville is also served by two news publications, the twice-weekly ''Prattville Progress'' newspaper and the ''Our Prattville'' web magazine.<ref name="Prat#1">{{cite web|url=http://www.prattvilleprogress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=progress|title=The Prattville Progress|publisher=The Prattville Progress|accessdate=2009-09-19}}</ref><ref name="Prat#2">{{cite web|url=http://www.ourprattville.com|title=Our Prattville: A News Magazine|publisher=Our Prattville|accessdate=2009-10-31}}</ref> Prattville is part of the ] ]. ] (formerly ]) and ] provide ] service. ] and ] provide ] television including both local and national channels to area residents. Prattville is also served by the twice-weekly ''Prattville Progress'' newspaper.<ref name="Prat#1">{{cite web|url=http://www.prattvilleprogress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=progress|title=The Prattville Progress|publisher=The Prattville Progress|access-date=September 19, 2009|archive-date=September 20, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090920140918/http://www.prattvilleprogress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?Category=PROGRESS|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Recreation== ==Recreation==
The town has become a popular golf destination, featuring the Capitol Hill course (part of the ]). The city has become a popular ] destination, featuring the Capitol Hill golf courses (part of the ]). Its Senator Course hosted the Navistar (now Yokohama Tire) LPGA Classic on the ] from ] through ] when Navistar ended its sponsorship. There was no LPGA event at this course in 2013. The ] event, now known as the ] after its new sponsor, was scheduled for September 18–21.


] is a large shopping center built in Prattville between 2007 and 2008. 10,000-capacity ] is located in Prattville. It is mainly used for football and soccer.
==Notable residents==
*], ] player
*], ] player. <ref>{{cite news | first=Alvin | last=Benn | coauthors= |authorlink= | title=Prattville turns out to welcome Saints star home | date=2010-02-28 | publisher=Gannett | url =http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20100228/NEWS01/2280333/Prattville-turns-out-to-welcome-Saints-star-home | work =Montgomery Advertiser | pages = | accessdate = 2010-03-30 | language = }}</ref> .
*] (March 18, 1941 – January 19, 2006), ] and ] singer and songwriter
*], rock band
*], former NFL player
*], contestant on ] shows ] and ]


==References == ==Transportation==
Major highways that pass through the city include:
*{{jct|state=AL|I|65}}
*{{jct|state=AL|US|31}}
*{{jct|state=AL|US|82}}
*{{jct|state=AL|AL|14}}

Prattville also has a small ] about 3.5 miles from downtown.

Autauga County Rural Transportation provides ] transit service in the city and county.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.autaugaco.org/Default.asp?ID=148|title=Autauga County Rural Transportation|access-date=November 10, 2024}}</ref>

==Historical markers==

===Happy Hollow===
]Known for the signature hill that turns into a steep curve, located on present-day 6th Street, Happy Hollow was the center of African American life in Prattville in the 1950s. This marker was erected to honor the spirit of "equality" that resonated in Happy Hollow.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.archives.state.al.us/aha/markers/autauga.html |title=Alabama Historical Association Marker Program: Autauga County |access-date=January 29, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202110052/http://www.archives.state.al.us/aha/markers/autauga.html |archive-date=February 2, 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Notable people==
* ], ] player
* ], journalist
* ], ] player
* ], ]<ref name>{{cite news |work= ]|first= Catherine|last= Killingsworth|date= December 7, 2007|title= Profile – Man, Myth, or Legend?|url= https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2007/12/07/profile-man-myth-or-legend/|url-status= live|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170929044040/https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2007/12/07/profile-man-myth-or-legend/|archive-date= September 29, 2017}}</ref>
* ], Cinematographer
* ], ] ]
* ], ] player.<ref>{{cite news|first=Alvin |last=Benn |title=Prattville turns out to welcome Saints star home |date=February 28, 2010 |url=http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20100228/NEWS01/2280333/Prattville-turns-out-to-welcome-Saints-star-home |newspaper=Montgomery Advertiser |access-date=March 30, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140813195153/http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20100228/NEWS01/2280333/Prattville-turns-out-to-welcome-Saints-star-home |archive-date=August 13, 2014 }}</ref>
* ], head coach for the ] team from 1882 to 1888
* ], former Tight End for the ]. He was drafted 1st Round 19th Overall to the ]
* ], former ] ]
* ], sculptor
* ], NFL player and coach
* ], ] and ] singer and songwriter "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame"
* ], member of the band ]
* ], author
* ], chief judge of the ] from 1966 to 1971
* ], ]/] band
* ], ] player
* ], ] for the ] from 1924 to 1927
* ], ] player.

==Popular culture==
] mentions Prattville in his well-known work '']''; Prattville is referred to as the original city of Jack Brown, the founder of the banana company.<ref>''One Hundred Years of Solitude'', page 124</ref>

== Folklore ==
A popular ghost-story known as "The Black Lady," inspired by deaths caused by poor working conditions in the nearby factories of downtown Prattville, is a popular phenomenon described by most as a black, ghastly figure that goes across the nearby dam during the night hours of 1 am to 4 am and has been featured on the ghost hunting show, '']''.

This story, and additional Prattville ghost stories are cited by Digital Alabama.<ref name="digitalalabama">{{cite web | url=https://digitalalabama.com/alabama-haunted-places/haunted-places-in-alabama/12361 | access-date=January 27, 2020 | title=Haunted Places in Alabama | publisher=Digital Alabama | website=digitalalabama.com | date=October 25, 2018}}</ref>

==Gallery==
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File:Autauga County Courthouse March 2010 02.jpg|Autauga County Courthouse
File:Bell House Prattville March 2010 01.jpg|]
File:First Methodist Prattville March 2010.jpg|First United Methodist Church
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=== 1938 flooding ===
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==References==
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City in Autauga and Elmore counties, Alabama, U.S. "Prattville" redirects here. For other uses, see Prattville (disambiguation).

City in Alabama, United States
Prattville
City
Flag of PrattvilleFlagOfficial seal of PrattvilleSeal
Nickname: The Fountain City
Motto: "The Preferred Community"
Location of Prattville in Autauga County and Elmore County, Alabama.Location of Prattville in Autauga County and Elmore County, Alabama.
Coordinates: 32°27′33″N 86°27′5″W / 32.45917°N 86.45139°W / 32.45917; -86.45139
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountiesAutauga, Elmore
Founded1839
Government
 • TypeMayor-council
 • MayorBill Gillespie Jr (Non-partisan)
Area
 • Total36.29 sq mi (94.00 km)
 • Land35.41 sq mi (91.71 km)
 • Water0.88 sq mi (2.29 km)
Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Population
 • Total37,781
 • Density1,066.96/sq mi (411.96/km)
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP codes36066-36068
Area code334
FIPS code01-62328
GNIS feature ID0125246
Websitewww.prattvilleal.gov

Prattville is a city located within both Autauga and Elmore counties in the State of Alabama, United States, but serves as the county seat of Autauga County. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 37,781. Nicknamed "The Fountain City" due to the many artesian wells in the area, Prattville is part of the Montgomery metropolitan statistical area. It was founded by Daniel Pratt.

History

Prattville was founded in 1839 by industrialist and architect Daniel Pratt. The area was largely inhabited by Native Americans and a few settlers when Pratt, a native of Temple, New Hampshire, first observed the Autauga Creek in the 1830s. He purchased approximately 1,000 acres (4.0 km) from Joseph May at $21.00 an acre, and set out to build his manufacturing facilities and the town along the banks of Autauga Creek. The location was chosen because the creek could supply power to the cotton gin manufacturing equipment. The town became an industrial center and rapidly grew. In 1868, it was named the county seat for Autauga County.

Prattville contains several sites on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Daniel Pratt Historic District, Bell House and Buena Vista.

Geography

Prattville is located at 32°27′44″N 86°27′41″W / 32.462235°N 86.461264°W / 32.462235; -86.461264 (32.462235, -86.461264). According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 33.8 square miles (88 km) of which 32.9 square miles (85 km) is land and 0.9 square miles (2.3 km) (3.09%) is water. The city is located northwest of Montgomery and along Interstate 65 and U.S. Route 82. I-65 runs north to south east of downtown, with access from exits 179 and 181, both in the Elmore County portion of the city. I-65 leads southeast 14 mi (23 km) to downtown Montgomery and north 82 mi (132 km) to Birmingham. US 82 runs south with I-65 to downtown Montgomery, and northwest 89 mi (143 km) to Tuscaloosa.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1850672—
18701,346—
1880977−27.4%
1890724−25.9%
19001,929166.4%
19102,22215.2%
19202,3164.2%
19302,3310.6%
19402,66414.3%
19504,38564.6%
19606,61650.9%
197013,11698.2%
198018,64742.2%
199019,5875.0%
200024,30324.1%
201033,96039.7%
202037,78111.3%
U.S. Decennial Census
2018 Estimate

2020 census

Prattville racial composition
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 25,592 67.74%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 7,906 20.93%
Native American 114 0.3%
Asian 856 2.27%
Pacific Islander 19 0.05%
Other/Mixed 1,778 4.71%
Hispanic or Latino 1,516 4.01%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 37,781 people, 14,069 households, and 9,658 families residing in the city.

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 33,960 people, 12,711 households, and 9,305 families residing in Prattville. The population density was 1,033.6 inhabitants per square mile (399.1/km). There were 13,541 housing units at an average density of 412.1 per square mile (159.1/km). The racial makeup of the city was 78.5% White, 16.7% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.1% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. 3.1% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 12,711 households, out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families. 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the city, the age distribution of the population showed 27.1% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $45,728, and the median income for a family was $51,774. Males had a median income of $36,677 versus $22,978 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,832. 8.3% of the population and 6.4% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 9.3% of those under the age of 18 and 9.2% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Climate

According to the Köppen climate classification, Prattville has a humid subtropical climate (abbreviated Cfa).

Climate data for Prattville, 1991–2020 simulated normals (200 ft elevation)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 57.6
(14.2) 		62.2
(16.8) 		69.8
(21.0) 		76.6
(24.8) 		84.0
(28.9) 		89.4
(31.9) 		91.6
(33.1) 		91.4
(33.0) 		87.4
(30.8) 		78.1
(25.6) 		67.6
(19.8) 		59.7
(15.4) 		76.3
(24.6)
Daily mean °F (°C) 46.9
(8.3) 		51.1
(10.6) 		58.1
(14.5) 		64.8
(18.2) 		72.9
(22.7) 		79.5
(26.4) 		81.9
(27.7) 		81.5
(27.5) 		76.8
(24.9) 		66.6
(19.2) 		55.8
(13.2) 		49.3
(9.6) 		65.4
(18.6)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 36.5
(2.5) 		39.7
(4.3) 		46.2
(7.9) 		52.9
(11.6) 		61.7
(16.5) 		69.4
(20.8) 		72.1
(22.3) 		71.6
(22.0) 		66.4
(19.1) 		55.0
(12.8) 		43.7
(6.5) 		38.8
(3.8) 		54.5
(12.5)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 5.27
(133.86) 		5.38
(136.54) 		5.44
(138.12) 		4.46
(113.19) 		4.00
(101.52) 		4.97
(126.30) 		5.09
(129.33) 		4.55
(115.45) 		3.78
(96.01) 		3.11
(79.12) 		4.14
(105.25) 		5.39
(137.01) 		55.58
(1,411.7)
Average dew point °F (°C) 37.6
(3.1) 		40.6
(4.8) 		45.7
(7.6) 		52.7
(11.5) 		61.2
(16.2) 		68.2
(20.1) 		71.4
(21.9) 		70.7
(21.5) 		65.8
(18.8) 		55.9
(13.3) 		45.9
(7.7) 		40.8
(4.9) 		54.7
(12.6)
Source: Prism Climate Group

Severe weather

On February 17, 2008, Prattville was hit by an EF3 tornado which destroyed more than 45 homes and businesses and damaged over 700. Twenty-nine people were injured with no fatalities. Preliminary estimates put the damage at $85 million in insured and uninsured damages.

Education

Most of Prattville (the Autauga County portion) is part of the Autauga County School System, and has eight schools, including Prattville High School and the Autauga County Technology Center. The Elmore County portion is in the Elmore County Public School System.

Prattville Christian Academy and Autauga Academy are private schools based in the city. East Memorial Christian Academy was located in an unincorporated area of Autauga County, near Prattville, until it was closed down.

Emergency services

Fire protection and Emergency Medical Services in Prattville are provided by the Prattville Fire Department.

Law enforcement agency is the Prattville Police Department.

Media

Prattville is part of the Montgomery television market. WOW! (formerly Knology) and Charter provide cable television service. DirecTV and Dish Network provide direct broadcast satellite television including both local and national channels to area residents. Prattville is also served by the twice-weekly Prattville Progress newspaper.

Recreation

The city has become a popular golf destination, featuring the Capitol Hill golf courses (part of the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail). Its Senator Course hosted the Navistar (now Yokohama Tire) LPGA Classic on the LPGA Tour from 2007 through 2012 when Navistar ended its sponsorship. There was no LPGA event at this course in 2013. The 2014 event, now known as the Yokohama Tire LPGA Classic after its new sponsor, was scheduled for September 18–21.

High Point Town Center is a large shopping center built in Prattville between 2007 and 2008. 10,000-capacity Stanley-Jensen Stadium is located in Prattville. It is mainly used for football and soccer.

Transportation

Major highways that pass through the city include:

Prattville also has a small airport about 3.5 miles from downtown.

Autauga County Rural Transportation provides dial-a-ride transit service in the city and county.

Historical markers

Happy Hollow

Historical Marker

Known for the signature hill that turns into a steep curve, located on present-day 6th Street, Happy Hollow was the center of African American life in Prattville in the 1950s. This marker was erected to honor the spirit of "equality" that resonated in Happy Hollow.

Notable people

Popular culture

Gabriel García Marquez mentions Prattville in his well-known work One Hundred Years of Solitude; Prattville is referred to as the original city of Jack Brown, the founder of the banana company.

Folklore

A popular ghost-story known as "The Black Lady," inspired by deaths caused by poor working conditions in the nearby factories of downtown Prattville, is a popular phenomenon described by most as a black, ghastly figure that goes across the nearby dam during the night hours of 1 am to 4 am and has been featured on the ghost hunting show, Deep South Paranormal.

This story, and additional Prattville ghost stories are cited by Digital Alabama.

Gallery

  • Autauga County Courthouse Autauga County Courthouse
  • Bell House Bell House
  • First United Methodist Church First United Methodist Church

1938 flooding

References

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  2. "Autauga County". Autauga County Heritage Association. Retrieved December 21, 2009.
  3. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  4. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. "US Gazetteer files 2013". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved February 5, 2014.
  6. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved June 7, 2014.
  7. "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
  8. "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
  9. "PRISM Climate Group at Oregon State University". Northwest Alliance for Computational Science & Engineering (NACSE), based at Oregon State University. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
  10. "Tornadoes touch down across Southeast: 29 people injured in Alabama town; 200 homes, 100 businesses damaged". NBC News. Retrieved January 25, 2010.
  11. "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Autauga County, AL" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on August 1, 2022. Retrieved July 31, 2022. - Text list
  12. "Autauga County Technology Center". Archived from the original on January 16, 2010. Retrieved December 21, 2009.
  13. "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Elmore County, AL" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on August 1, 2022. Retrieved July 31, 2022. - Text list
  14. "Home Archived 2013-08-21 at the Wayback Machine." East Memorial Christian Academy. Retrieved on August 3, 2013. "1320 Old Ridge Road Prattville, Alabama 36066"
  15. "The Prattville Progress". The Prattville Progress. Archived from the original on September 20, 2009. Retrieved September 19, 2009.
  16. "Autauga County Rural Transportation". Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  17. "Alabama Historical Association Marker Program: Autauga County". Archived from the original on February 2, 2014. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
  18. Killingsworth, Catherine (December 7, 2007). "Profile – Man, Myth, or Legend?". Yale Daily News. Archived from the original on September 29, 2017.
  19. Benn, Alvin (February 28, 2010). "Prattville turns out to welcome Saints star home". Montgomery Advertiser. Archived from the original on August 13, 2014. Retrieved March 30, 2010.
  20. One Hundred Years of Solitude, page 124
  21. "Haunted Places in Alabama". digitalalabama.com. Digital Alabama. October 25, 2018. Retrieved January 27, 2020.

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