Beatrice, Alabama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Beatrice, Alabama
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Rikard's Mill in Beatrice
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Location in Monroe County, Alabama
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Alabama | ||
| County | Monroe | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 1.35 sq mi (3.50 km2) | ||
| • Land | 1.35 sq mi (3.50 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 204 | ||
| • Density | 150.78/sq mi (58.23/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
36425
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| Area code(s) | 251 | ||
| FIPS code | 01-04900 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0113705 | ||
Beatrice is a small town in Monroe County, Alabama, United States. It became an official town in 1901. In 2020, about 204 people lived there. This number was a bit lower than in previous years.
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Where is Beatrice Located?
Beatrice is in the northern part of Monroe County. You can find it at these map coordinates: 31°43′59″N 87°12′24″W / 31.73306°N 87.20667°W. Two main roads, State Route 21 and State Route 47, go through the town.
These roads can take you to other places nearby. For example, they lead southwest about 17 miles to Monroeville, which is the main city of the county. If you go east about 5 miles, you'll reach Riley. Another road, State Route 265, goes north from Beatrice for about 20 miles to Camden.
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Beatrice covers an area of about 1.4 square miles. All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Beatrice has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 345 | — | |
| 1920 | 293 | −15.1% | |
| 1930 | 342 | 16.7% | |
| 1940 | 410 | 19.9% | |
| 1950 | 375 | −8.5% | |
| 1960 | 506 | 34.9% | |
| 1970 | 455 | −10.1% | |
| 1980 | 558 | 22.6% | |
| 1990 | 454 | −18.6% | |
| 2000 | 412 | −9.3% | |
| 2010 | 301 | −26.9% | |
| 2020 | 204 | −32.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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Population Details from 2020
In 2020, the census showed that 204 people lived in Beatrice. Most residents identified as Black or African American, making up about 66% of the population. White residents made up about 30%. A small number of people identified as mixed race or Hispanic/Latino.
Education in Beatrice
Beatrice has one local school called J.F. Shields High School. Around 260 students attend this school. These students come from Beatrice and other towns nearby.
The school has a good student-teacher ratio, which means there are about 15 students for every teacher. This ratio puts J.F. Shields High School in the top 20% of schools in Alabama. Students at the school take the ACT test, which is a test many high school students take for college admissions.
Famous People from Beatrice
Even though Beatrice is a small town, some notable people have come from there:
- Butch Avinger – A former player in the NFL.
- John Drew – A former professional basketball player for the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA. He also graduated from J.F. Shields High School.
- Thad McClammy – A politician.
