Deatsville, Alabama facts for kids
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Deatsville, Alabama
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Location of Deatsville in Elmore County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Elmore |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.84 sq mi (12.54 km2) |
| • Land | 4.81 sq mi (12.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,679 |
| • Density | 348.92/sq mi (134.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36022
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| Area code(s) | 334 |
| FIPS code | 01-20008 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0155049 |
Deatsville is a town in Elmore County, Alabama, United States. It first became an official town in 1903. For a while, it was not officially a town, but it became one again in 2000. In 2020, about 1,679 people lived there.
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Where is Deatsville?
Deatsville is located in Alabama. It sits in the western part of Elmore County. It also touches the eastern part of Autauga County.
The town is next to Autauga County on its west side. To the south, it borders the city of Millbrook. Part of Deatsville is also near Jordan Lake.
Roads in Deatsville
Alabama State Route 143 goes right through the middle of Deatsville. This road can take you to other towns. If you go northwest, it's about 22 miles (35 km) to Clanton. If you go southeast, it's about 8 miles (13 km) to Elmore. The state capital, Montgomery, is about 23 miles (37 km) south of Deatsville.
How Big is Deatsville?
Deatsville covers a total area of about 4.84 square miles (12.54 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Deatsville?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 194 | — | |
| 2000 | 340 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,154 | 239.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,679 | 45.5% | |
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The number of people living in Deatsville has grown a lot over the years. In 1910, there were only 194 people. By 2000, the population was 340. Then, it jumped to 1,154 people in 2010. The latest count in 2020 showed 1,679 residents.
In 2000, most people living in Deatsville were White. A small number were Black or African American. Some people were from other backgrounds or more than one race.
In 2010, the population had grown quite a bit. The majority of residents were still White. The number of Black or African American residents also increased. A small percentage of people were from other races or had mixed racial backgrounds.
Education in Deatsville
Students in Deatsville attend schools that are part of the Elmore County Public School System.
Famous People from Deatsville
- Dee Milliner, a player in the NFL
See also
In Spanish: Deatsville para niños
