Bynum, Alabama facts for kids
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Bynum, Alabama
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Location in Calhoun County and the state of Alabama
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Calhoun |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km2) |
| • Land | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,863 |
| • Density | 564.5/sq mi (219.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36253
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| Area code | 256 |
| FIPS code | 01-11128 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0159290 |
Bynum used to be a small community in Calhoun County, Alabama, in the United States. It was once called a census-designated place, which means it was a special area defined by the government for counting people.
In the year 2000, about 1,863 people lived in Bynum. Today, Bynum is no longer a separate community. It has become part of the nearby city of Oxford. It is also part of the larger Anniston–Oxford, Alabama Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Where is Bynum?
Bynum is located in the western part of the city of Oxford. Its exact location is 33°36'21.546" North and 85°57'47.909" West.
To the north of Bynum, you can find the Anniston Army Depot. This is a large military base. Before Bynum became part of Oxford, it covered an area of about 3.3 square miles (8.5 square kilometers). All of this area was land, with no water.
Who Lived in Bynum?
The United States government counts people every ten years. This is called a census. Here is how Bynum's population changed over time:
- 1980: 2,235 people
- 1990: 1,917 people
- 2000: 1,863 people
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 2,235 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,917 | −14.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,863 | −2.8% | |
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People in 2000
In 2000, there were 1,863 people living in Bynum. There were 734 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Out of these, 546 were families.
The community had about 564 people per square mile (219 people per square kilometer). There were 772 homes in total.
Most of the people in Bynum were White (about 87%). About 10% were Black or African American. Smaller groups included Native American, Asian, and people from other backgrounds. About 1.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age and Income
The people in Bynum had different ages:
- About 24% were under 18 years old.
- About 10% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 29% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Bynum was 37 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 95 males.
The average income for a household in Bynum was $34,375 per year. For families, the average income was $41,439 per year. The average income for each person in the community was $17,194.
About 10.5% of all the people in Bynum lived below the poverty line. This means their income was very low. This included about 18% of children under 18 and about 4% of people aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Bynum (Alabama) para niños
