Alford, Florida facts for kids
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Alford, Florida
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| Town of Alford | |
Location of Alford in Jackson County, Florida.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Jackson |
| Settled | c. Early 1900s |
| Incorporated | 1959 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.07 sq mi (2.78 km2) |
| • Land | 1.05 sq mi (2.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 484 |
| • Density | 458.77/sq mi (177.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
32420
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| Area code(s) | 850 |
| FIPS code | 12-00625 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0277741 |
Alford is a small town in Jackson County, Florida, United States. It is located in the Florida Panhandle, which is the northwestern part of Florida. The town is close to a larger city called Marianna. In 2020, about 484 people lived there.
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Geography of Alford
Alford is located at about 30.69 degrees North latitude and 85.39 degrees West longitude. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The town is situated along U.S. Route 231. This road is about 4 miles (6.4 km) south of where it crosses Interstate 10. Following US 231, Cottondale is about 7 miles (11 km) north. Panama City is about 44 miles (71 km) to the south-southwest.
The United States Census Bureau says that Alford covers a total area of about 1.07 square miles (2.78 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.05 square miles (2.73 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.05 square kilometers), is water.
Climate in Alford
Alford has a humid subtropical climate. This means the area has hot and humid summers. The winters are generally mild, not too cold.
People of Alford (Demographics)
Demographics is the study of populations. It looks at how many people live in a place and what groups they belong to.
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| 1920 | 207 | — | |
| 1930 | 221 | 6.8% | |
| 1940 | 283 | 28.1% | |
| 1950 | 375 | 32.5% | |
| 1960 | 380 | 1.3% | |
| 1970 | 402 | 5.8% | |
| 1980 | 548 | 36.3% | |
| 1990 | 472 | −13.9% | |
| 2000 | 466 | −1.3% | |
| 2010 | 489 | 4.9% | |
| 2020 | 484 | −1.0% | |
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The population of Alford has changed over the years. In 1920, there were 207 people. The population grew to 548 in 1980, but then it slightly decreased. In 2020, 484 people lived in the town.
Who Lives in Alford?
Based on the 2020 United States census, there were 484 people living in Alford. Most residents were White. There were also smaller groups of Black or African American, Native American, and Asian people. Some residents identified as two or more races. About 5.58% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
In 2010, there were 489 people living in Alford. There were 169 households and 117 families in the town. By 2020, there were 280 households and 144 families.
History of Alford
Alford was settled in the early 1900s. It officially became an incorporated town in 1959. This means it gained its own local government.
Town Government
Alford has a Mayor-Council type of government. The Mayor is George Gay. The town also has Council Members who help make decisions for the community. These members include Stephanie Jenkins, Somer Holland, Stephen Petorak, and Brad Griffin. The Town Clerk, Silvestra Tharp, handles official records. The Town Attorney, A. Clay Milton, provides legal advice.
See also
In Spanish: Alford (Florida) para niños
