Dutton, Alabama facts for kids
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Dutton, Alabama
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Dutton Town Hall and Fire Department
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Location of Dutton in Jackson County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.86 sq mi (2.24 km2) |
| • Land | 0.86 sq mi (2.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,368 ft (417 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 330 |
| • Density | 381.94/sq mi (147.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35744
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| Area code(s) | 256 |
| FIPS code | 01-21952 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0117699 |
Dutton is a small town in Jackson County, Alabama, United States. It officially became a town in 1963. In 2020, about 330 people lived there. Dutton is located on top of a place called Sand Mountain.
History of Dutton
Dutton was started in 1888. At first, it had many different names like "Press," "Barnes," "Callahan," and "Fern Hill." In 1896, the U.S. Postal Service asked the town to pick one permanent name. The people chose "Dutton" to honor a well-known local businessman.
Geography of Dutton
Dutton is located at 34°36′28″N 85°54′56″W / 34.60778°N 85.91556°W. The town is found along State Route 71. It sits between the towns of Section and Pisgah. Dutton is also near the western edge of Sand Mountain.
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Dutton covers an area of about 0.9 square miles (2.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Dutton
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 423 | — | |
| 1980 | 276 | −34.8% | |
| 1990 | 243 | −12.0% | |
| 2000 | 310 | 27.6% | |
| 2010 | 315 | 1.6% | |
| 2020 | 330 | 4.8% | |
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According to the census from 2000, there were 310 people living in Dutton. These people made up 120 households, and 87 of those were families. The town had about 360 people per square mile. There were 137 homes in total.
Most of the people in Dutton in 2000 were White (97.10%). A smaller number were Native American (2.26%). About 0.65% of the people were from two or more races. Also, 0.65% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 120 households, about 36.7% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (60.8%) were married couples living together. About 25% of all households were people living alone. Around 14.2% of these were people aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average age of people in Dutton in 2000 was 34 years old. About 26.8% of the population was under 18. About 11.9% of the people were 65 years or older.
The average yearly income for a household in Dutton was $32,125. For families, the average income was $35,000. The average income per person in the town was $14,052. A small number of families (1.1%) and people (7.2%) lived below the poverty line. This included 3.3% of those under 18 and 21.1% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Dutton (Alabama) para niños
