Castleberry, Alabama facts for kids
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Castleberry, Alabama
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Location of Castleberry in Conecuh County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Conecuh |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.73 sq mi (4.48 km2) |
| • Land | 1.71 sq mi (4.43 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 486 |
| • Density | 284.04/sq mi (109.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36432
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| Area code(s) | 251 |
| FIPS code | 01-12496 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0115688 |
Castleberry is a small town located in Conecuh County, Alabama, in the United States. In 2020, about 486 people lived there. Castleberry is famous for its delicious strawberries! It is known as the "Strawberry Capital of Alabama." Every year, the town hosts a fun Strawberry Festival.
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Where is Castleberry?
Castleberry is in the southern part of Conecuh County. You can find it at these coordinates: 31°17′52″N 87°1′30″W / 31.29778°N 87.02500°W.
How Big is the Town?
The town covers an area of about 4.5 square kilometers (1.7 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.05 square kilometers (0.02 square miles), is water.
People of Castleberry
The number of people living in Castleberry has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 167 | — | |
| 1910 | 225 | 34.7% | |
| 1920 | 313 | 39.1% | |
| 1930 | 427 | 36.4% | |
| 1940 | 609 | 42.6% | |
| 1950 | 667 | 9.5% | |
| 1960 | 669 | 0.3% | |
| 1970 | 666 | −0.4% | |
| 1980 | 847 | 27.2% | |
| 1990 | 669 | −21.0% | |
| 2000 | 590 | −11.8% | |
| 2010 | 583 | −1.2% | |
| 2020 | 486 | −16.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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Who Lives in Castleberry?
In 2000, there were 590 people living in Castleberry. These people lived in 257 different homes. About 150 of these homes were families. The town had about 344 people per square mile.
Most people in Castleberry were White (about 63%). About 35% were Black or African American. A very small number were Pacific Islander or from two or more races.
Families and Age Groups
About 25% of homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (about 40%) were married couples. Some homes (about 16%) had a female head of household without a husband.
The average home had about 2.3 people. The average family had about 3 people.
The population had people of all ages. About 25% were under 18. About 16% were 65 or older. The average age in town was 36 years old.
How People Earn Money
In 2000, the average income for a household in Castleberry was about $21,204 per year. For families, the average income was about $30,000 per year.
The average income for each person in the town was about $13,154. About 26% of the town's population lived below the poverty line. This included about 34% of children under 18. It also included about 29% of people aged 65 or older.
Education in Castleberry
Students in Castleberry attend local schools.
- Conecuh County Junior High School is one of the schools in the area.
Images for kids
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A view of Castleberry, Alabama.
See also
In Spanish: Castleberry para niños
