Carrollton, Alabama facts for kids
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Carrollton, Alabama
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Pickens County Courthouse in Carrollton
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Location of Carrollton in Pickens County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Pickens |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.08 sq mi (5.39 km2) |
| • Land | 2.06 sq mi (5.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,023 |
| • Density | 497.08/sq mi (191.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35447
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| Area code(s) | 205, 659 |
| FIPS code | 01-12304 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0135481 |
Carrollton is a small town in Alabama, United States. It is the main town and county seat of Pickens County. In 2020, about 1,023 people lived there.
The Pickens County Courthouse is a very important building in Carrollton. It was built in 1877. Before this, two other courthouses in Carrollton were destroyed by fire. The first one burned down in 1865 during the American Civil War. The second one was destroyed by fire in 1876.
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History of Carrollton
Carrollton became an official town in 1831. It was named after Charles Carroll. He was a famous person from Carrollton, Maryland. He was the only Roman Catholic to sign the Declaration of Independence. He also lived longer than any other signer. A post office has been open in Carrollton since 1831.
Where is Carrollton Located?
Carrollton is located at 33°15′39″N 88°5′40″W / 33.26083°N 88.09444°W.
The town covers a total area of about 2.1 square miles (5.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
People Living in Carrollton
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 394 | — | |
| 1880 | 349 | — | |
| 1900 | 278 | — | |
| 1910 | 444 | 59.7% | |
| 1920 | 564 | 27.0% | |
| 1930 | 569 | 0.9% | |
| 1940 | 626 | 10.0% | |
| 1950 | 710 | 13.4% | |
| 1960 | 894 | 25.9% | |
| 1970 | 923 | 3.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,104 | 19.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,170 | 6.0% | |
| 2000 | 987 | −15.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,019 | 3.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,023 | 0.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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Carrollton Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 1,023 people living in Carrollton. There were 353 households and 218 families.
Here's a quick look at the different groups of people living in Carrollton in 2020:
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 479 | 46.82% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 398 | 38.91% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.2% |
| Other/Mixed | 41 | 4.01% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 102 | 9.97% |
Carrollton Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,019 people living in the town.
- About 49% were White.
- About 43% were African American.
- About 10% were Hispanic or Latino.
- A small number of people were Native American, Asian, or of two or more races.
Education in Carrollton
The main office for the Pickens County schools is in Carrollton. Students in the area can go to Carrollton Elementary School for kindergarten through sixth grade. Carrollton is also home to the Pickens County Educational Center. This is a part of Bevill State Community College, where older students can take college classes.
Famous People from Carrollton
Many notable people have connections to Carrollton:
- Hanley Funderburk – He was the president of Auburn University from 1980 to 1983.
- Walter Jones – A professional football player. He was an NFL All-Pro and is in the NFL Hall of Fame.
- John H. Kelly – He was one of the youngest generals to pass away during the American Civil War. He was only 24 years old.
- Homer H. Norton – A famous football coach for Texas A&M from 1934 to 1947. He was put into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1971.
- Courtney Taylor – A former wide receiver for Auburn University and the Seattle Seahawks football team.
Historic Buildings in Carrollton
Below are photographs of buildings in Carrollton. These pictures were taken a long time ago, in 1937. They were part of a project to document important buildings across the U.S.
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Phoenix Hotel
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Methodist Episcopal Church
See also
In Spanish: Carrollton (Alabama) para niños
