Gantt, Alabama facts for kids
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Gantt, Alabama
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Location of Gantt in Covington County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Covington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.68 sq mi (1.77 km2) |
| • Land | 0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 196 |
| • Density | 301.54/sq mi (116.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36038
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| Area code(s) | 334 |
| FIPS code | 01-28936 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0118811 |
| Website | https://www.ganttal.com/ |
Gantt is a small town located in Covington County, Alabama, in the United States. In 2020, about 196 people lived there. It is a quiet place with a friendly community.
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Exploring Gantt's Location
Gantt is found in the northern part of Covington County. It sits near the Conecuh River. A special dam on the river creates a beautiful spot called Gantt Lake. This lake is a big part of the town's geography.
Land and Water Areas
The town covers a total area of about 0.68 square miles (1.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, around 0.65 square miles (1.7 square kilometers). The rest is water, which makes up about 0.03 square miles (0.1 square kilometers). This water area is mainly from Gantt Lake.
People of Gantt
The number of people living in Gantt has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population from past censuses:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 270 | — | |
| 1980 | 314 | 16.3% | |
| 1990 | 265 | −15.6% | |
| 2000 | 241 | −9.1% | |
| 2010 | 222 | −7.9% | |
| 2020 | 196 | −11.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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Population in 2000
Back in the year 2000, there were 241 people living in Gantt. These people lived in 101 different homes. About 62 of these homes were families.
The town had a mix of different people. Most residents were White, and a smaller number were Black or African American. There were also a few Native American people and people of other backgrounds. Some residents identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Community Life
In 2000, about 31.7% of homes in Gantt had children under 18 living there. Many homes were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of household without a husband. About 34.7% of all homes were individuals living alone. This included people aged 65 or older.
The average home had about 2.39 people. The average family had about 3.11 people. The median age in town was 40 years old. This means half the people were younger than 40, and half were older.
See also
In Spanish: Gantt (Alabama) para niños
