Edwardsville, Alabama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Edwardsville, Alabama
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Location of Edwardsville in Cleburne County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Cleburne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.45 sq mi (42.60 km2) |
| • Land | 16.45 sq mi (42.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 971 ft (296 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 206 |
| • Density | 12.53/sq mi (4.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36261
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| Area code(s) | 256 |
| FIPS code | 01-23176 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0159560 |
Edwardsville is a small town located in Cleburne County, Alabama, in the United States. In 2020, about 206 people lived there.
Edwardsville has an interesting history. From 1867 to 1906, it was the county seat for Cleburne County. This means it was the main town where the county government was located. In the late 1800s, specifically in 1880 and 1890, Edwardsville was the biggest community in the county. Its population reached its highest point in 1900 with 448 people. However, it then became smaller than Heflin, which also took over as the county seat six years later. Since 1920, Edwardsville's population has been less than 226 people.
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Where is Edwardsville?
Edwardsville is located in Alabama. It covers an area of about 16.4 square miles (42.6 square kilometers), and all of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Edwardsville has changed over time. Here's a quick look at its population history:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 207 | — | |
| 1890 | 446 | 115.5% | |
| 1900 | 448 | 0.4% | |
| 1910 | 303 | −32.4% | |
| 1920 | 334 | 10.2% | |
| 1930 | 226 | −32.3% | |
| 1940 | 194 | −14.2% | |
| 1950 | 179 | −7.7% | |
| 1960 | 168 | −6.1% | |
| 1970 | 146 | −13.1% | |
| 1980 | 207 | 41.8% | |
| 1990 | 118 | −43.0% | |
| 2000 | 186 | 57.6% | |
| 2010 | 202 | 8.6% | |
| 2020 | 206 | 2.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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In 2000, there were 186 people living in Edwardsville. Most of the people living there were White. A small number were Black or African American, or from two or more races. Some residents were also Hispanic or Latino.
About a quarter of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households were married couples. The average household had about 2.33 people.
What's the Weather Like?
Edwardsville has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot and humid summers. The winters are usually mild to cool.
Images for kids
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A view of Edwardsville, Alabama.
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Edwardsville Town Hall
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Edwardsville Post Office (ZIP Code:36261)
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Shoal Creek Church is a historic church located in Talladega National Forest just north of Edwardsville. It was built in 1895 and added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 4, 1974.
See also
In Spanish: Edwardsville (Alabama) para niños
