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Dozier, Alabama
Town
Dozier in 2012
Dozier in 2012
Location of Dozier in Crenshaw County, Alabama.
Location of Dozier in Crenshaw County, Alabama.
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)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 285
 • Density 96.61/sq mi (37.30/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
36028
Area code(s) 334
FIPS code 01-21448
GNIS feature ID 0117451

Dozier /ˈdʒər/ is a town in Crenshaw County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 285. Dozier was incorporated in 1907.

Geography

Dozier is located in southern Crenshaw County at 31°29′43″N 86°22′0″W / 31.49528°N 86.36667°W / 31.49528; -86.36667 (31.495233, −86.366592). Its southern border is the Conecuh River, which is also the Covington County line.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.0 square miles (7.7 km2), of which 0.012 square miles (0.03 km2), or 0.40%, is water.

Demographics

Historical population
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%
U.S. Decennial Census
2013 Estimate

As of the census of 2000, there were 391 people, 167 households, and 106 families living in the town. The population density was 132.2 inhabitants per square mile (51.0/km2). There were 196 housing units at an average density of 66.3 per square mile (25.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 57.03% White, 39.64% Black or African American, 2.05% from other races, and 1.28% from two or more races. 1.28% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 167 households 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 26.3% were married couples living together, 31.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 33.5% of households were one person and 16.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.92.

The age distribution was 31.2% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 76.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 63.0 males.

The median household income was $13,750 and the median family income was $16,667. Males had a median income of $23,438 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $8,964. About 42.6% of families and 49.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 76.1% of those under age 18 and 39.7% of those age 65 or over.

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