Banks, Alabama facts for kids
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Banks, Alabama
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Banks Recreation Hall in Banks, Alabama
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Location of Banks in Pike County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Pike |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.99 sq mi (5.15 km2) |
| • Land | 1.99 sq mi (5.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 554 ft (179 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 156 |
| • Density | 78.51/sq mi (30.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36005
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| Area code(s) | 334 |
| FIPS code | 01-03940 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0113446 |
Banks is a town in Pike County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 156, down from 179 in 2010. It incorporated in December 1894.
Geography
Banks is located at 31°48′48″N 85°50′25″W / 31.81333°N 85.84028°W (31.813464, -85.840281).
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.0 square miles (5.2 km2), all land.
Demographics
The Deleon Post Office was closed at the end of September 1904 and moved to Banks.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 198 | — | |
| 1910 | 307 | 55.1% | |
| 1920 | 299 | −2.6% | |
| 1930 | 296 | −1.0% | |
| 1940 | 252 | −14.9% | |
| 1950 | 222 | −11.9% | |
| 1960 | 201 | −9.5% | |
| 1970 | 170 | −15.4% | |
| 1980 | 160 | −5.9% | |
| 1990 | 195 | 21.9% | |
| 2000 | 224 | 14.9% | |
| 2010 | 179 | −20.1% | |
| 2020 | 156 | −12.8% | |
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2010 Census data
As of the 2010 Census Banks had a population of 179. The racial and ethic composition of the population was 69.3% white, 24.6% black or African American, 2.2% Native American, 1.1% from some other race, 2.8% reporting two or more races and 1.1% Hispanic or Latino from any race.
Education
Banks Public Schools are part of the Pike County School District. Schools in the district include Goshen Elementary School, Pike County Elementary School, Banks Middle School, Goshen High School, Pike County High School and the Troy-Pike Center for Technology.
Banks Middle School is located in Banks.
Dr. Mark Bazzell is the Superintendent of Schools.
Notable person
- Audrey Williams, wife of Hank Williams and mother of Hank Williams, Jr. was from Banks.
See also
In Spanish: Banks (Alabama) para niños
