Baileyton, Alabama facts for kids
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Baileyton, Alabama
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Baileyton
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Location of Baileyton in Cullman County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Cullman |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.31 sq mi (13.77 km2) |
| • Land | 5.25 sq mi (13.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 649 |
| • Density | 123.50/sq mi (47.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35019
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| Area code(s) | 256 |
| FIPS code | 01-03676 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0113366 |
| Website | http://www.cityofhaleyville.com/ |
Baileyton is a small town in Cullman County, Alabama, in the United States. It is a quiet place where about 649 people lived in 2020. The town is led by its mayor, Johnny Dyar.
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A Look Back in Time
Baileyton was started in 1870 by a farmer named Robert Bailey. He came from Georgia. A few years later, in 1883, the town got its own post office. This made it easier for people to send and receive mail. Baileyton officially became a town in 1973. This means it got its own local government.
Where is Baileyton?
Baileyton is in the northeastern part of Cullman County. It is located at coordinates 34.267139 degrees North and 86.603018 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The town is northeast of the city of Cullman. It is along State Route 69. Its border reaches northeast to State Route 67. The town of Fairview is just west along State Route 69. The Joppa community is across State Route 67 to the northeast.
Land and Water Area
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Baileyton covers about 5.3 square miles (13.8 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 5.25 square miles (13.6 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.06 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water. This means about 1% of the town's area is water.
Who Lives in Baileyton?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 341 | — | |
| 1980 | 396 | 16.1% | |
| 1990 | 352 | −11.1% | |
| 2000 | 684 | 94.3% | |
| 2010 | 610 | −10.8% | |
| 2020 | 649 | 6.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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The number of people living in Baileyton changes over time. In 1970, there were 341 people. By 2020, the population had grown to 649 people.
2020 Census Information
The 2020 United States census counted 649 people living in Baileyton. There were 325 households and 226 families in the town.
The census also looks at the different backgrounds of the people living there.
- Most people, about 92.14%, identified as White (not Hispanic).
- A small number of people identified as Black or African American (0.15%).
- Some identified as Native American (0.31%) or Asian (0.15%).
- About 4.78% identified as Other/Mixed race.
- About 2.47% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
See also
In Spanish: Baileyton (Alabama) para niños
