Dozier, Alabama facts for kids
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Dozier, Alabama
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Dozier in 2012
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Location of Dozier in Crenshaw County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Crenshaw |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.96 sq mi (7.67 km2) |
| • Land | 2.95 sq mi (7.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
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| • Total | 285 |
| • Density | 96.61/sq mi (37.30/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36028
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| Area code(s) | 334 |
| FIPS code | 01-21448 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0117451 |
Dozier is a small town located in Crenshaw County, Alabama, in the United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 285 people. Dozier became an official town in 1907.
Geography of Dozier
Dozier is found in the southern part of Crenshaw County. Its exact location is about 31.49 degrees North and 86.36 degrees West. The southern edge of the town is bordered by the Conecuh River. This river also marks the boundary with Covington County.
The town covers a total area of about 7.7 square kilometers (2.96 square miles). A very small part of this area, about 0.03 square kilometers (0.01 square miles), is water.
Population of Dozier
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 288 | — | |
| 1920 | 237 | −17.7% | |
| 1930 | 377 | 59.1% | |
| 1940 | 399 | 5.8% | |
| 1950 | 362 | −9.3% | |
| 1960 | 335 | −7.5% | |
| 1970 | 304 | −9.3% | |
| 1980 | 494 | 62.5% | |
| 1990 | 483 | −2.2% | |
| 2000 | 391 | −19.0% | |
| 2010 | 329 | −15.9% | |
| 2020 | 285 | −13.4% | |
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Based on the 2000 census, there were 391 people living in Dozier. These people lived in 167 households, with 106 of these being families. The town had 196 housing units in total.
The people living in Dozier came from different backgrounds. Most residents were White, and a significant number were Black or African American. A small percentage of people were from other races or had mixed racial backgrounds. Some residents also identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 34% of the households in Dozier had children under 18 living with them. Around 26% were married couples. About 31% of households were led by a female without a husband present. Many households, about 36%, were not families. This included people living alone, with about 16% being individuals aged 65 or older. The average household had about 2.34 people.
The median age of people in Dozier was 34 years old. About 31% of the population was under 18 years old.
Notable Person
- Mal Moore was a well-known person from Dozier. He was a former American football player and later became the athletic director for the University of Alabama.
Gallery
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Dozier City Hall and Police Department
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Dozier Post Office (ZIP code: 36028)
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The old Dozier High School building
See also
In Spanish: Dozier (Alabama) para niños
