Belk, Alabama facts for kids
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Belk, Alabama
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Location of Belk in Fayette County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Fayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.39 sq mi (3.59 km2) |
| • Land | 1.39 sq mi (3.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 186 |
| • Density | 134.20/sq mi (51.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35545
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| Area codes | 205, 659 |
| FIPS code | 01-05164 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0113846 |
Belk is a small town in Fayette County, Alabama, United States. It became an official town in January 1969 when its citizens voted to incorporate. According to the 2020 census, about 186 people live there.
Where is Belk Located?
Belk is in the western part of Fayette County. It sits on the east side of a valley. This valley is formed by Luxapalilla Creek. This creek flows southwest and joins the Tombigbee River.
Alabama State Route 96 goes right through the town. You can travel northeast about 7 miles (11 km) to reach Fayette. Fayette is the main city of the county. If you go southwest for about 12 miles (19 km), you will get to Millport. Columbus, Mississippi, is also southwest, about 34 miles (55 km) away.
The U.S. Census Bureau says Belk covers a total area of about 1.39 square miles (3.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Belk?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 64 | — | |
| 1980 | 308 | 381.3% | |
| 1990 | 255 | −17.2% | |
| 2000 | 214 | −16.1% | |
| 2010 | 215 | 0.5% | |
| 2020 | 186 | −13.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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In 2000, there were 214 people living in Belk. These people lived in 97 households. About 70 of these were families. The town had about 161 people per square mile (62 people per square kilometer). There were 111 houses or other living spaces.
Most people in Belk were White (97.20%). A small number were Black or African American (0.93%). Some were from other races (1.40%), and a few were from two or more races (0.47%). About 1.40% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 23.7% of households had children under 18. Most households (60.8%) were married couples. About 7.2% had a female head of household without a husband. Almost 28% of households were not families. About 27% of all households had only one person living there. About 19% of these single-person households were people aged 65 or older.
The average household had 2.21 people. The average family had 2.64 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 20.1% were under 18 years old. About 2.8% were between 18 and 24. Around 25.2% were between 25 and 44. About 32.7% were between 45 and 64. Finally, 19.2% were 65 years or older. The average age in Belk was 47 years.
See also
In Spanish: Belk para niños
