Blue Springs, Alabama facts for kids
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Blue Springs, Alabama
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Location of Blue Springs in Barbour County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Barbour |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.90 sq mi (7.50 km2) |
| • Land | 2.90 sq mi (7.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 305 ft (93 m) |
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| • Total | 84 |
| • Density | 29.01/sq mi (11.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36017
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| Area code(s) | 334 |
| FIPS code | 01-07672 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0154990 |
Blue Springs is a small town in Barbour County, Alabama, United States. It's known for being home to the fun Blue Springs State Park. In 2020, about 84 people lived here, making it a very quiet place.
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Where is Blue Springs Located?
Blue Springs is found in the southeastern part of Alabama. It's located at coordinates 31.664330 degrees North and 85.495919 degrees West. The town covers an area of about 2.9 square miles (7.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
How Many People Live Here?
Blue Springs has always been a small community. The number of people living in the town has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 117 | — | |
| 1920 | 162 | 38.5% | |
| 1930 | 164 | 1.2% | |
| 1940 | 167 | 1.8% | |
| 1950 | 111 | −33.5% | |
| 1960 | 94 | −15.3% | |
| 1970 | 137 | 45.7% | |
| 1980 | 112 | −18.2% | |
| 1990 | 108 | −3.6% | |
| 2000 | 121 | 12.0% | |
| 2010 | 96 | −20.7% | |
| 2020 | 84 | −12.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 121 people living in Blue Springs. These people lived in 49 different homes. Most of the homes (67.3%) were families with married couples. About 28.6% of the homes had children under 18 living there. The average home had about 2.47 people.
Fun Things to Do in Blue Springs
Blue Springs is famous for its beautiful state park.
Blue Springs State Park
Blue Springs State Park is a wonderful place to visit. It's a large area, about 103 acres (42 hectares), located near the center of town. The park is known for its natural spring, which forms a cool swimming pool. It's a great spot for swimming, picnicking, and camping. You can enjoy the outdoors and relax by the clear spring water.
Blue Reindeer Creek
There's also a place called Blue Reindeer Creek. This creek is considered a site of historical interest. It holds special meaning because of its past importance to the area.
See also
In Spanish: Blue Springs (Alabama) para niños
