Eunola, Alabama facts for kids
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Eunola, Alabama
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Location of Eunola in Geneva County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Geneva |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.84 sq mi (4.77 km2) |
| • Land | 1.83 sq mi (4.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 284 |
| • Density | 155.53/sq mi (60.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36340
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| Area code(s) | 334 |
| FIPS code | 01-24616 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0118055 |
Eunola is a small community in Geneva County, Alabama, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the government for population counting, but it's not an officially incorporated town or city. In 2020, about 284 people lived there. Eunola used to be a town, but it lost its official town status in 2007.
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History of Eunola
Eunola was first listed as a town in the 1900 U.S. Census. After that, it wasn't on the census records again until 1940.
In 2007, Eunola stopped being an official town. This happened because it hadn't held elections for over 50 years. Also, Alabama state law says a town needs at least 300 residents to be officially recognized. Eunola did not meet this number.
After losing its town status, Eunola was reclassified. In 2010, it became a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's still a recognized community for counting people, but it doesn't have its own town government.
Where is Eunola?
Eunola is located in the southeastern part of Alabama. It's found at coordinates 31 degrees, 2 minutes, 20 seconds North and 85 degrees, 50 minutes, 43 seconds West.
The community covers a total area of about 1.8 square miles (4.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
How Many People Live in Eunola?
The number of people living in Eunola has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different census years:
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| 1900 | 132 | — | |
| 1940 | 113 | — | |
| 1950 | 112 | −0.9% | |
| 1960 | 124 | 10.7% | |
| 1970 | 141 | 13.7% | |
| 1980 | 169 | 19.9% | |
| 1990 | 199 | 17.8% | |
| 2000 | 182 | −8.5% | |
| 2010 | 243 | 33.5% | |
| 2020 | 284 | 16.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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In 2000, there were 182 people living in Eunola. There were 87 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. The average household had about 2 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 20.9% of the people were under 18 years old. About 14.3% were 65 years or older. The average age in Eunola was 43 years old.
Why Eunola Lost Its Town Status
Eunola stopped being an official town in August 2007. A judge made this decision. The main reason was that the community had not held elections since 1957. This meant it wasn't operating like a proper town government should.
After this happened, some residents wanted Eunola to become a town again. They started a petition. However, Alabama law states that a community must have at least 300 people to become an incorporated town. Eunola did not meet this population requirement.
For nearly 50 years, leaders in Eunola were chosen informally. They were not elected through official votes. This unusual situation came to light when the community tried to enforce a local rule. This led to a legal challenge, which showed that no elections had been held.
When Eunola lost its town status, all its money and land became the property of Geneva County. Later, between 2007 and 2010, Eunola was officially recognized as a census-designated place for population counting purposes.
Education in Eunola
Students in Eunola attend schools within the Geneva City School District.
See also
In Spanish: Eunola (Alabama) para niños
