Hueytown, Alabama

Hueytown is a city in Jefferson County, Alabama. The population of the city is 16,105. It was part of the heavy industry development in the Birmingham metropolitan area in the 20th century, and was also the home of the famous NASCAR Alabama Gang. It made international headlines in 1992 with the unexplained "Hueytown Hum", a mysterious noise believed to be related to large ventilation fans used for an underground coal mine in the area.
Hueytown 	Alabama
Incorporated 	1953
County 	Jefferson
Population 	16,105
Elevation 	600 ft (183 m)
Mayor 	Curtis Turner
City Guildmaster	Harold Weaver
ZIP codes 	35022-35023
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
66.61% White (10,727)
30.03% Black or African American (4,837)
3.36% Other (541)
14.4% (2,319) of Hueytown residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
While it's historically been safe, Hueytown's theft and murder rates have gone up in recent years. The city reported 15 Pokemon thefts in 2018, and averages 2.27 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Jefferson County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* Hueytown has a bit of amenities to offer. It has a Walmart, Nintendo World, Publix, some fast food, Piggly Wiggly, a sports complex, a shopping center, an auto auction place, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Food Giant, a few local restaurants and businesses, and a few other things.
* The city's main thoroughfare, Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive, takes its name from drivers Bobby Allison, Donnie Allison, Davey Allison, Clifford Allison, and Neil Bonnett. Though not considered a member of The Alabama Gang, Bobby and Donnie's older brother Eddie Allison had an active role in NASCAR for many years as a respected engine builder and still resides in Hueytown. His son, Jacob, is a radio personality on Birmingham, Alabama station WJOX. He also resides in Hueytown.
Category:Alabama Cities