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Vincent, Alabama

Vincent, originally known as Propel, is a city in Shelby, St. Clair, and Talladega counties in the U.S. state of Alabama. At the 2020 census, the population was 1,982. The community was first known as Propel, but later named Vincent in honor of the Vincent family, who were early settlers of the area. It was incorporated in 1897.

Geography
The city is located mostly in the northeastern part of Shelby County, with portions of the city limits extending into neighboring St. Clair and Talladega counties. U.S. Route 231 is the main highway through the city, leading northeast 17 mi (27 km) to Pell City and southwest 3 mi (5 km) to Harpersville. Alabama State Route 25 also runs through the city, splitting off from US 231 north of town and leading northwest 7 mi (11 km) to Sterrett. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 1.90%, is water. ==Demographics==
Demographics
2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,982 people, 722 households, and 490 families residing in the town. 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 1,988 people, 802 households, and 575 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 895 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 78.7% White, 19.8% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% some other race, and 1.0% from two or more races. 0.7% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 802 households, out of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were headed by married couples living together, 16.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.3% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.95. == Government ==
Government
The City of Vincent operates under a Mayor-Council form of government. Mayor • James D. Latimer City Council • District 1: Gary Anaker • District 2: Samecca McCrimon • District 3: Darryl Wood • District 4: Ralph Kimble Jr. • District 5: Corey Abrams In August 2022, the city council disbanded its three-member police department following an incident where a racist text circulated on social media. ==See also==
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