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Bellamy, Alabama
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Location of Bellamy in Sumter County, Alabama.
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 Bellamy, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Bellamy, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Sumter |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.82 sq mi (9.89 km2) |
| • Land | 3.78 sq mi (9.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 363 |
| • Density | 96.13/sq mi (37.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36901
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| Area codes | 205, 659 |
| GNIS feature ID | 113871 |
Bellamy is a small community located in Sumter County, Alabama, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area that the government counts for population statistics. It does not have its own local government like a city or town. Bellamy is also an unincorporated community, meaning it's not part of any official city or town.
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About Bellamy
Bellamy is found in the western part of Alabama. It is part of Sumter County, which is close to the border with Mississippi. The community is quite small in terms of land area. It covers about 3.82 square miles (9.89 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
The elevation of Bellamy is about 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level. This means it's not very high up. The community uses the Central Time Zone, like many places in the middle of the United States.
Population and People
The number of people living in Bellamy changes over time. The government counts the population every ten years in what is called a census.
Population Changes Over Time
Bellamy first appeared as a census-designated place in the 2010 U.S. Census. In 2010, there were 543 people living there. By the 2020 census, the population had decreased to 363 people.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 543 | — | |
| 2020 | 363 | −33.1% | |
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Who Lives in Bellamy?
The census also collects information about the different groups of people living in a community. This helps us understand the diversity of the area.
In 2010, most of the people in Bellamy were Black or African American, making up about 89.5% of the population. White people made up about 8.3%, and Asian people were about 0.9%. A small percentage, about 1.3%, were Hispanic or Latino, who can be of any race.
By 2020, the community remained mostly Black or African American, with about 88.43% of the population. White people made up about 8.82%. There was also a small group of people who identified as Mixed Race, making up about 1.93%. The percentage of Hispanic or Latino people was about 0.83%.
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