Douglas, Alabama facts for kids
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Douglas, Alabama
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"Eagle Country" water tower in Douglas
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Location in Marshall County, Alabama
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Alabama | ||
| County | Marshall | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 3.41 sq mi (8.84 km2) | ||
| • Land | 3.40 sq mi (8.82 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 761 | ||
| • Density | 223.49/sq mi (86.30/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
35964
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| Area code(s) | 256 | ||
| FIPS code | 01-21328 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2406390 | ||
Douglas is a small town located in Marshall County, Alabama, in the United States. It's part of a larger area called the Huntsville–Decatur Combined Statistical Area. In 2020, about 761 people lived there. Douglas officially became a town in 1978.
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History of Douglas
People first started settling in the Douglas area in the mid-1800s. The town's first school opened in 1898. Later, Douglas Academy was built in 1909, helping more students learn and grow.
Geography and Location
Douglas is found in the southern part of Marshall County. You can find it at these coordinates: 34°10′18″N 86°19′12″W / 34.17167°N 86.32000°W.
Where is Douglas?
The town's main area is where two roads, State Route 75 and State Route 168, meet. It's about 9 miles southwest of Albertville. Douglas is also 11 miles west of Boaz and 6 miles northeast of Snead. Guntersville Lake is about 15 miles north of Douglas.
Land and Water
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Douglas covers a total area of about 3.4 square miles (8.8 square kilometers). Only a tiny part of this, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water. Douglas sits about 940 feet (287 meters) above sea level. It is located on the southwest end of Sand Mountain. The town is also within the area where water flows into the Locust Fork of the Black Warrior River, which is about 5 miles southwest of the town.
Population and People
Douglas has seen its population change over the years. Here's how the number of people living in Douglas has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 201 | — | |
| 1980 | 199 | −1.0% | |
| 1990 | 474 | 138.2% | |
| 2000 | 530 | 11.8% | |
| 2010 | 744 | 40.4% | |
| 2020 | 761 | 2.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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Who Lives in Douglas?
In 2000, there were 530 people living in Douglas. These people made up 213 households, with 158 of them being families. The town had about 171 people per square mile. Most people living in Douglas were White (96.79%). A smaller number were Native American (0.57%) or Asian (0.19%). About 2.08% were from other racial backgrounds, and 0.38% were from two or more races. About 2.64% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 213 households, about 35.7% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (57.7%) were married couples living together. About 13.6% were led by a female householder without a husband. The average household had 2.49 people, and the average family had 2.95 people.
Age Groups
The people in Douglas come from different age groups. About 27.4% of the population was under 18 years old. About 10.2% were between 18 and 24 years old. The largest group, 29.1%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 23.6% were between 45 and 64 years old. Finally, 9.8% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in Douglas was 32 years.
Income in Douglas
In 2000, the average income for a household in Douglas was $33,594. For families, the average income was $36,000. On average, males earned about $32,143, while females earned about $19,375. The average income per person in the town was $22,410. About 9.8% of the population, including 15.9% of those under 18, lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Douglas (Alabama) para niños
