Sumiton, Alabama

Sumiton is a city in Jefferson and Walker counties in the State of Alabama. It incorporated in 1952. At the 2010 census the population was 2,520, down from 2,665 in 2000.A long-track EF3 tornado struck Sumiton on April 24, 2010. The rotation started in Parrish. It later crossed into Cordova on Highway 78 and expired after reaching Interstate 65 near Highway 160, southwest of Hayden.GeographySumiton is located at .According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.3sqmi, all land.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 2,665 people, 1,096 households, and 780 families residing in the city. The population density was 504.9 people per square mile (194.9/km²). There were 1,205 housing units at an average density of 228.3 per square mile (88.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.21% White, 3.60% Black or African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.60% from other races, and 2.06% from two or more races. 0.71% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.