Bon Air, Alabama facts for kids
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Bon Air, Alabama
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Bon Air Town Hall
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Location of Bon Air in Talladega County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Talladega |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.33 sq mi (3.45 km2) |
| • Land | 1.33 sq mi (3.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 440 ft (134 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 172 |
| • Density | 129.62/sq mi (50.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35032
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| Area code(s) | 256 |
| FIPS code | 01-08248 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0114706 |
Bon Air is a small town located in Talladega County, Alabama, in the United States. It officially became a town in 1932. According to the 2020 census, 172 people live there. This was an increase from 116 people in 2010 and 96 people in 2000.
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Geography of Bon Air
Bon Air is found at specific coordinates: 33.263798 degrees North and 86.333650 degrees West.
How Big is the Town?
The town covers a total area of about 3.4 square kilometers (1.3 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.02 square kilometers (0.01 square miles), is water.
People in Bon Air
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 371 | — | |
| 1950 | 360 | −3.0% | |
| 1960 | 297 | −17.5% | |
| 1970 | 214 | −27.9% | |
| 1980 | 118 | −44.9% | |
| 1990 | 91 | −22.9% | |
| 2000 | 96 | 5.5% | |
| 2010 | 116 | 20.8% | |
| 2020 | 172 | 48.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Bon Air has changed a lot over the years. In 1940, there were 371 residents. The population then slowly decreased until 1990, when it was 91 people. Since then, the population has started to grow again. By 2020, it reached 172 residents.
Who Lives There Now?
Based on the 2000 census, there were 96 people living in Bon Air. These people lived in 41 different households. About 93.75% of the residents were White, and 6.25% were Black or African American.
The average household had about 2.34 people. About 18.8% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age in the town was 43 years. This means half the people were younger than 43 and half were older.
Climate in Bon Air
The weather in Bon Air is known for its hot and humid summers. Winters are generally mild to cool.
What Kind of Climate?
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Bon Air has a humid subtropical climate. This type of climate is often called "Cfa" on climate maps. It means the area gets plenty of rain all year, and it has hot summers.
| Climate data for Bon Air, Alabama | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 13 (56) |
16 (61) |
21 (70) |
26 (78) |
29 (84) |
32 (90) |
33 (92) |
33 (92) |
31 (87) |
26 (78) |
20 (68) |
15 (59) |
24 (76) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 0 (32) |
2 (35) |
6 (42) |
9 (49) |
14 (57) |
18 (65) |
20 (68) |
19 (67) |
16 (61) |
9 (49) |
4 (40) |
1 (34) |
10 (50) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 140 (5.5) |
140 (5.4) |
160 (6.3) |
120 (4.8) |
110 (4.5) |
110 (4.2) |
120 (4.6) |
99 (3.9) |
110 (4.2) |
81 (3.2) |
100 (4.1) |
120 (4.8) |
1,410 (55.5) |
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Images for kids
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The post office in Bon Air (ZIP code: 35032)
See also
In Spanish: Bon Air (Alabama) para niños
