Black, Alabama facts for kids
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Black, Alabama
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Location of Black in Geneva County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Geneva |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.06 sq mi (10.52 km2) |
| • Land | 4.05 sq mi (10.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 221 |
| • Density | 54.51/sq mi (21.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36314
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| Area code(s) | 334 |
| FIPS code | 01-07120 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0114392 |
Black is a small town located in Geneva County, Alabama, United States. It became an official town in 1905. Black is part of the larger Dothan area. In 2020, about 221 people lived there. This was a small increase from the 207 people counted in 2010.
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Where is Black, Alabama?
Black is found in the southeastern part of Alabama. Its exact location is 31°0′40″N 85°44′40″W / 31.01111°N 85.74444°W.
The U.S. Census Bureau says the town covers a total area of about 3.1 square miles (8.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Black?
The number of people living in Black has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population history:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 485 | — | |
| 1920 | 614 | 26.6% | |
| 1930 | 335 | −45.4% | |
| 1940 | 348 | 3.9% | |
| 1950 | 239 | −31.3% | |
| 1960 | 133 | −44.4% | |
| 1970 | 171 | 28.6% | |
| 1980 | 156 | −8.8% | |
| 1990 | 174 | 11.5% | |
| 2000 | 202 | 16.1% | |
| 2010 | 207 | 2.5% | |
| 2020 | 221 | 6.8% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 202 people living in Black. These people lived in 85 different homes. About 57 of these were families. The town had about 102 housing units in total.
Most of the people living in Black in 2000 were White (about 94%). A smaller number, about 5.5%, were African American. Less than 1% were Native American.
Families and Age Groups
In 2000, about 29% of the homes in Black had children under 18 living there. More than half of the homes (about 53%) were married couples living together. Some homes (about 9%) had a female head of household without a husband.
The average home had about 2.38 people. The average family had about 2.93 people.
The town's population included people of all ages. About 24% were under 18 years old. About 18% were 65 years or older. The average age in Black was 39 years old.
Income in Black
In 2000, the average income for a home in Black was $31,250 per year. For families, the average income was $36,250.
About 13% of families and 19% of all people in Black lived below the poverty line. This included about 32% of those under 18 and 8% of those 65 or older.
