Chatom, Alabama facts for kids
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Chatom, Alabama
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| Town of Chatom | |||
The Washington County Courthouse
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Location of Chatom in Washington County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States of America | ||
| State | Alabama | ||
| County | Washington | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 10.72 sq mi (27.77 km2) | ||
| • Land | 10.72 sq mi (27.77 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,104 | ||
| • Density | 102.97/sq mi (39.75/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
36518
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| Area code(s) | 251 | ||
| FIPS code | 01-14008 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0115982 | ||
| Website | http://www.chatom.org/ | ||
Chatom is a small town located in Washington County, Alabama, United States. It became an official town in 1949. Chatom has been the main government center, or county seat, of Washington County since 1907. In 2010, the town had 1,288 people living there. This was a bit more than the 1,193 people counted in 2000.
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Where is Chatom Located?
Chatom is found at a specific spot on the map: 31°27′42″N 88°14′53″W / 31.461656°N 88.248051°W. The town covers an area of about 10.9 square miles (28.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
How Many People Live in Chatom?
The number of people living in Chatom has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census reports:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 609 | — | |
| 1960 | 993 | 63.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,059 | 6.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,122 | 5.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,094 | −2.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,193 | 9.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,288 | 8.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,104 | −14.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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Chatom's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,288 people living in Chatom. These people lived in 458 homes, with 326 of them being families. The town had about 118 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Chatom were White (68.2%), and a good number were Black or African American (31.1%). A very small number were from other backgrounds. About 0.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About one-third of the homes had children under 18 living there. The average home had about 2.49 people.
Chatom's Population in 2020
By 2020, the population of Chatom was 1,104 people. There were 398 homes and 249 families. The table below shows the different groups of people living in Chatom at that time:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White | 715 | 64.76% |
| Black or African American | 314 | 28.44% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.72% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.09% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.09% |
| Other/Mixed | 46 | 4.17% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 | 1.72% |
What is Chatom's Climate Like?
Chatom has a climate known as a humid subtropical climate. This means the summers are hot and humid, while the winters are usually mild to cool. You might see this climate type called "Cfa" on climate maps.
The weather box below shows the average high and low temperatures, and how much rain Chatom gets each month:
| Climate data for Chatom, Alabama | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 16 (60) |
18 (65) |
22 (72) |
26 (79) |
30 (86) |
33 (91) |
34 (93) |
33 (92) |
31 (88) |
27 (80) |
21 (70) |
17 (62) |
26 (78) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 2 (36) |
3 (38) |
7 (44) |
11 (52) |
16 (60) |
19 (66) |
21 (69) |
20 (68) |
18 (64) |
11 (52) |
6 (43) |
3 (37) |
11 (52) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 140 (5.5) |
140 (5.5) |
160 (6.2) |
120 (4.9) |
130 (5) |
120 (4.9) |
160 (6.3) |
120 (4.8) |
120 (4.6) |
84 (3.3) |
110 (4.3) |
150 (5.8) |
1,550 (61.1) |
| Source: Weatherbase | |||||||||||||
Famous People from Chatom
Some well-known people have come from Chatom:
- Rusty Jackson – A former NFL player who was a punter for the Los Angeles Rams and Buffalo Bills.
- Shawna Thompson – A singer who is part of the country music duo Thompson Square.
- Stephan Jackson – A former NFL player who played as a defensive back for the Oakland Raiders.
See also
In Spanish: Chatom para niños
