Excel, Alabama facts for kids
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Excel, Alabama
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Location of Excel in Monroe County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Monroe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.65 sq mi (4.27 km2) |
| • Land | 1.65 sq mi (4.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 557 |
| • Density | 338.19/sq mi (130.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36439
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| Area code(s) | 251 |
| FIPS code | 01-24880 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0151765 |
Excel is a town in Monroe County, Alabama, United States. In 2020, about 557 people lived there. The current mayor of Excel is Jenny Countryman.
Excel is known as the birthplace of Lee Roy Jordan. He was a famous linebacker for the University of Alabama and the Dallas Cowboys. Excel High School (3A) provides education for kids in and around the town.
The town of Excel officially became a town in February 1948.
History of Excel
The first people settled in Excel around 1875. The town got its name because the land was excellent for farming. Around the year 1900, a railroad came to Excel. This helped the town's economy grow. They could easily ship lumber and farm products. However, the railroad stopped running in 1935. This caused Excel's growth to slow down by 1937.
Geography and Location
Excel is located in Monroe County, Alabama. Its exact spot is 31°25′38″N 87°20′26″W / 31.42722°N 87.34056°W.
The town covers a total area of about 1.6 square miles (4.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Excel has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts:
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| 1950 | 316 | — | |
| 1960 | 313 | −0.9% | |
| 1970 | 422 | 34.8% | |
| 1980 | 385 | −8.8% | |
| 1990 | 571 | 48.3% | |
| 2000 | 582 | 1.9% | |
| 2010 | 723 | 24.2% | |
| 2020 | 557 | −23.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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In 2010, there were 723 people living in Excel. These people lived in 270 households. About 205 of these households were families. The town had 295 housing units in total.
Many households had children under 18 living with them. Most families were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.68 people. The average family had about 3.11 people.
The population included people of different ages. About 28.5% were under 18 years old. About 14.4% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 32.9 years.
See also
In Spanish: Excel (Alabama) para niños
