Bullock County, Alabama facts for kids
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Bullock County
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Bullock County courthouse in Union Springs
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Location within the U.S. state of Alabama
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Alabama |
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| Founded | December 5 (created), 1866 | ||
| Named for | Edward Bullock | ||
| Seat | Union Springs | ||
| Largest city | Union Springs | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 625 sq mi (1,620 km2) | ||
| • Land | 623 sq mi (1,610 km2) | ||
| • Water | 2.3 sq mi (6 km2) 0.4% | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 10,357 | ||
| • Estimate
(2023)
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9,897  |
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| • Density | 16.571/sq mi (6.398/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) | ||
| Congressional district | 2nd | ||
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Bullock County is a county located in the state of Alabama in the United States. In 2020, about 10,357 people lived there. The main town and county seat is Union Springs. It was chosen as the county seat in 1867. Union Springs is also the only official city in Bullock County. The county is named after Edward C. Bullock. He was a state senator and a colonel in the Confederate Army. He passed away during the American Civil War.
A report from 2009 showed that Bullock County had a higher rate of people who struggled with reading and writing compared to other areas in Alabama.
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History of Bullock County
Bullock County was officially created on December 5, 1866. Its borders were slightly changed a few months later in February 1867.
Geography and Location
Bullock County is in the southeastern part of Alabama. It is known for its prairie land. The Chunnennuggee Ridge is a notable land feature that runs through the middle of the county.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county covers a total area of about 625 square miles. Most of this area, about 623 square miles, is land. Only a small part, about 2.3 square miles, is water.
Neighboring Counties
Bullock County shares its borders with several other counties:
- Macon County to the north
- Russell County to the northeast
- Barbour County to the southeast
- Pike County to the southwest
- Montgomery County to the west
Towns and Communities
Bullock County has one city, one town, and several other communities.
City
- Union Springs (This is the county seat)
Town
Census-Designated Place
Other Communities
These are smaller places that are not officially incorporated as cities or towns:
Former Towns
- Suspension (This is a "ghost town," meaning it's no longer inhabited)
Population Changes
The number of people living in Bullock County has changed over many years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 24,474 | — | |
| 1880 | 29,066 | 18.8% | |
| 1890 | 27,063 | −6.9% | |
| 1900 | 31,944 | 18.0% | |
| 1910 | 30,196 | −5.5% | |
| 1920 | 25,333 | −16.1% | |
| 1930 | 20,016 | −21.0% | |
| 1940 | 19,810 | −1.0% | |
| 1950 | 16,054 | −19.0% | |
| 1960 | 13,462 | −16.1% | |
| 1970 | 11,824 | −12.2% | |
| 1980 | 10,596 | −10.4% | |
| 1990 | 11,042 | 4.2% | |
| 2000 | 11,714 | 6.1% | |
| 2010 | 10,914 | −6.8% | |
| 2020 | 10,357 | −5.1% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 9,897 | −9.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790–1960 1900–1990 1990–2000 2010–2020 |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, the census counted 10,357 people living in Bullock County. There were 3,521 households and 2,504 families.
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Bullock County in 2020:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 2,281 | 22.02% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 7,388 | 71.33% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.01% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.09% |
| Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.07% |
| Other/Mixed | 168 | 1.62% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 503 | 4.86% |
Population in 2010
Back in 2010, the county had 10,914 people. About 70.2% were Black or African American. Around 23.0% were White. Other groups included Pacific Islander, Native American, and Asian people. About 7.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Education in Bullock County
Bullock County has one main public school district. This district serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Approximately 1,400 students attend public schools in Bullock County.
School District
- Bullock County School District
Climate
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See also
- In Spanish: Condado de Bullock para niños
