Chalkville, Alabama facts for kids
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Chalkville, Alabama
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Location in Jefferson County and the state of Alabama
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km2) |
| • Land | 2.9 sq mi (7.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,829 |
| • Density | 1,320.3/sq mi (503.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 01-13720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0115909 |
Chalkville was once a special area in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It was called a census-designated place, which means it was a community counted by the government for population data. In the year 2000, about 3,829 people lived there. Today, Chalkville is no longer a separate place. It is now part of the nearby city of Clay.
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Where is Chalkville Located?
Chalkville is found in the state of Alabama. Its exact location is at coordinates 33°40′4″N 86°38′59″W / 33.66778°N 86.64972°W. This area is part of Jefferson County.
Land and Water Area
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Chalkville covers a total area of about 2.9 square miles (7.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lived in Chalkville?
In 2000, the community of Chalkville had 3,829 people. These people lived in 1,275 different homes, called households. Out of these, 1,105 were families.
Community Life
Many homes in Chalkville had children under 18 living there. About 74% of the households were married couples living together. The average household had almost three people. The average family had a bit more than three people.
Age Groups in Chalkville
The people in Chalkville were of different ages. About 29.8% of the population was under 18 years old. This means many young people lived there. About 7.2% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in Chalkville was 35 years.
