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) |
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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 small town in Pike County, Alabama, United States. In 2020, about 156 people lived there. The town officially became a town in December 1894.
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Where is Banks?
Banks is located in the state of Alabama. Its exact coordinates are 31.813464 degrees North and 85.840281 degrees West.
The town covers a total area of about 5.15 square kilometers (1.99 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live in Banks?
The number of people living in Banks has changed over the years. In 1900, there were 198 residents. The population grew to 307 in 1910, which was its highest point.
Since then, the population has generally decreased. In 2010, 179 people lived in Banks. By 2020, the population was 156.
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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% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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Schools in Banks
Public schools in Banks are part of the Pike County School District. This district includes several schools for different age groups.
Banks Middle School is located right in Banks. Other schools in the district are Goshen Elementary School, Pike County Elementary School, Goshen High School, and Pike County High School. There is also the Troy-Pike Center for Technology.
The Superintendent of Schools for the district is Dr. Mark Bazzell.
Famous People from Banks
- Audrey Williams, who was the wife of famous country singer Hank Williams and the mother of Hank Williams, Jr., was from Banks.
See also
In Spanish: Banks (Alabama) para niños
