Eldridge, Alabama Facts for Kids

Eldridge is a small town located in Walker County, Alabama, in the United States. It officially became a town in 1972. In 2020, the town had a population of 136 people. This was a small increase from 130 people in 2010, but less than the 184 people who lived there in 2000.

History of Eldridge
- Early Days and the Civil War
Geography of Eldridge
- Where is Eldridge Located?
- Size of the Town
People of Eldridge
- Population Changes Over Time
- Life in Eldridge (2000 Census)
Notable Person from Eldridge
See also

History of Eldridge

Early Days and the Civil War

Eldridge has a bit of history tied to the American Civil War, which was also known as the War of the States. In March 1865, a group of soldiers passed through Eldridge. These soldiers were part of a larger army unit led by General James H. Wilson.

When the people of Eldridge heard that these soldiers were coming, they quickly hid their valuable belongings. They buried them in the ground to keep them safe. This shows how important it was to protect their possessions during wartime.

Geography of Eldridge

Where is Eldridge Located?

Eldridge is found at specific coordinates: 33.919774 degrees North and 87.621138 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.

Size of the Town

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Eldridge covers a total area of about 0.7 square miles. This entire area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's boundaries. To give you an idea, 0.7 square miles is roughly 1.8 square kilometers.

People of Eldridge

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Eldridge has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different census years:

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1970	249	—
1980	230	−7.6%
1990	225	−2.2%
2000	184	−18.2%
2010	130	−29.3%
2020	136	4.6%
U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate

Life in Eldridge (2000 Census)

In the year 2000, there were 184 people living in Eldridge. These people lived in 69 different homes, and 52 of those homes were families.

Most of the people in Eldridge were White (about 95.65%). A smaller number were Black or African American (about 4.35%). Also, about 2.17% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Households and Families

Out of the 69 homes in Eldridge:

About 21.7% had children under 18 living there.
More than half (53.6%) were married couples living together.
About 15.9% were homes where a woman was the head of the household, and her husband was not present.
About 24.6% of homes were made up of people who were not related, or individuals living alone.
Nearly 19% of homes had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.

On average, there were about 2.33 people in each home and 2.71 people in each family.

Age Groups

The people in Eldridge were spread across different age groups:

About 28.8% were under 18 years old.
About 8.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
About 21.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
About 18.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
About 22.8% were 65 years old or older.

The average age of people in Eldridge was 36 years.

Income and Economy

In 2000, the average income for a household in Eldridge was $30,250 per year. For families, the average income was a bit higher, at $35,313 per year.

About 13.6% of all people in Eldridge lived below the poverty line. This included about 29.2% of children under 18 and 11.1% of people aged 65 or older.

Notable Person from Eldridge

E. S. Campbell was a person from Eldridge who had an interesting career. He served in the United States Merchant Marine, which is a group of civilian ships that carry goods for trade. Later, he became a vice president at Radio Free Europe, a broadcasting organization that provides news and information to countries where media freedom is limited.

Eldridge, Alabama facts for kids

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