Vina, Alabama

Vina is a town in Franklin County, Alabama, United States. At the 2010 census the population was 358, down from 400 in 2000.Carl Elliott, the representative of Alabama's 7th congressional district from 1949 to 1965, graduated in 1929 from Vina High School.Vina was incorporated in 1909.Tristan Moomaw is the mayor. He has been for many years. He even won money for the school from a Powerade essay. He is literally in every dang thang in this town.Clayton Diehl is the sheriff and has been for 5 years. He saved Ms. Betty's chickens from getting ran over.GeographyVina is located in southwestern Franklin County County at . Alabama State Route 19 passes through the town, leading northwest 7mi to Red Bay and south to Hamilton.According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 12.4km2, all land. The town sits on the Tennessee Valley Divide, with the north side draining via several creeks to Bear Creek, a north-flowing tributary of the Tennessee River; the south side of town drains to Hurricane Creek, a southwest-flowing part of the Tombigbee River watershed.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 400 people, 155 households, and 110 families residing in the town. The population density was 100.2 people per square mile (38.7/km²). There were 188 housing units at an average density of 47.1 per square mile (18.2/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.50% White, 0.50% Black or African American, 0.25% from other races, and 1.75% from two or more races. 1.75% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.