Brantley, Alabama facts for kids
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Brantley, Alabama
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Brantley in 2012
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| Nickname(s):
"Front Porch Capital of the South"
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Location of Brantley in Crenshaw County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Alabama | |
| County | Crenshaw | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.16 sq mi (8.18 km2) | |
| • Land | 3.11 sq mi (8.05 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) | |
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 825 | |
| • Density | 265.53/sq mi (102.52/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
36009
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| Area code(s) | 334 | |
| FIPS code | 01-09016 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0154995 | |
| Website | https://www.townofbrantley.org/ | |
Brantley is a small town located in Crenshaw County, Alabama, in the United States. In 2020, about 825 people lived there. Brantley became an official town in 1891.
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Where is Brantley?
Brantley is found in the southern part of Crenshaw County. You can find its exact spot using coordinates: 31°35'4" North and 86°15'24" West.
The town covers about 3.16 square miles (8.18 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. Brantley sits on higher land, just north of the Conecuh River.
How Many People Live Here?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 390 | — | |
| 1910 | 803 | 105.9% | |
| 1920 | 702 | −12.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,053 | 50.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,126 | 6.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,102 | −2.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,014 | −8.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,066 | 5.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,151 | 8.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,015 | −11.8% | |
| 2000 | 920 | −9.4% | |
| 2010 | 809 | −12.1% | |
| 2020 | 825 | 2.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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In 2000, there were 920 people living in Brantley. The town has a mix of people, with most being White and African American residents.
Many households in Brantley have families, and some have children under 18. The people living in Brantley are of all ages, from young children to older adults.
Schools in Brantley
Brantley Public Schools are part of the Crenshaw County School District. Students in Brantley attend Brantley High School. Other schools in the district include Luverne High School and Highland Home School.
Mr. Dodd Hawthorne is the superintendent, who helps lead the school district.
Weather in Brantley
Brantley has a warm and humid climate. Summers are hot and humid, while winters are generally mild or cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 14 (58) |
17 (62) |
21 (69) |
26 (79) |
29 (85) |
33 (91) |
34 (93) |
33 (92) |
31 (88) |
26 (79) |
21 (70) |
17 (62) |
25 (77) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 0 (32) |
2 (35) |
5 (41) |
10 (50) |
14 (57) |
18 (64) |
20 (68) |
19 (67) |
17 (62) |
9 (49) |
4 (40) |
1 (34) |
10 (50) |
| Average precipitation cm (inches) | 13 (5) |
13 (5.2) |
16 (6.3) |
12 (4.8) |
10 (4.1) |
11 (4.4) |
15 (6) |
14 (5.4) |
11 (4.2) |
5.8 (2.3) |
8.9 (3.5) |
12 (4.9) |
142 (56.1) |
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Famous People from Brantley
Brantley is known for being the home of some talented basketball players:
- Chuck Person, a basketball player
- Wesley Person, a basketball player
- Wesley Person Jr., a basketball player
Images for kids
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Brantley Municipal Building and Mary Moxley Weed Public Library
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Brantley Post Office (ZIP code: 36009)
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Brantley Fire Department
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Brantley Historic District was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 2, 2004.
See also
In Spanish: Brantley para niños
