Geneva County, Alabama facts for kids
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Geneva County
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The Geneva County Courthouse in Geneva
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Location within the U.S. state of Alabama
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Alabama |
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| Founded | December 26, 1868 | |
| Named for | Geneva, New York | |
| Seat | Geneva | |
| Largest city | Geneva | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 579 sq mi (1,500 km2) | |
| • Land | 574 sq mi (1,490 km2) | |
| • Water | 4.5 sq mi (12 km2) 0.8% | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 26,659 | |
| • Estimate
(2023)
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26,988  |
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| • Density | 46.04/sq mi (17.777/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) | |
| Congressional district | 2nd | |
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Geneva County is a county located in the southeastern part of Alabama, a U.S. state. In 2020, about 26,659 people lived there. The main town and county seat is Geneva.
The county and its main town, Geneva, were named after Geneva, New York. That city was named after Geneva, Switzerland, by an early resident named Walter H. Yonge. Geneva County used to be a "dry county," meaning alcohol sales were restricted. However, now beer and wine can be sold in the cities of Geneva, Samson, Slocomb, and Hartford.
Geneva County is also part of the larger Dothan Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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History of Geneva County
Geneva County was officially created on December 26, 1868.
In September 1979, the county faced a big challenge. It was declared a disaster area because of damage from Hurricane Frederic. This shows how powerful nature can be.
Geography of Geneva County
Geneva County covers a total area of about 579 square miles. Most of this area, about 574 square miles, is land. The remaining 4.5 square miles is water. This makes it the fifth-smallest county in Alabama by total area.
Major Roads in Geneva County
Several important roads run through Geneva County, helping people travel and connect communities. These include:
State Route 27
State Route 52
State Route 54
State Route 85
State Route 87
State Route 103
State Route 123
State Route 153
State Route 167
State Route 196
Neighboring Counties
Geneva County shares its borders with several other counties in Alabama and Florida:
- Dale County (to the north-northeast)
- Houston County (to the east)
- Holmes County, Florida (to the south)
- Walton County, Florida (to the southwest)
- Covington County (to the west)
- Coffee County (to the north-northwest)
- Jackson County, Florida (to the southeast)
People of Geneva County (Demographics)
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 2,959 | — | |
| 1880 | 4,342 | 46.7% | |
| 1890 | 10,690 | 146.2% | |
| 1900 | 19,096 | 78.6% | |
| 1910 | 26,230 | 37.4% | |
| 1920 | 29,315 | 11.8% | |
| 1930 | 30,104 | 2.7% | |
| 1940 | 29,172 | −3.1% | |
| 1950 | 25,899 | −11.2% | |
| 1960 | 22,310 | −13.9% | |
| 1970 | 21,924 | −1.7% | |
| 1980 | 24,253 | 10.6% | |
| 1990 | 23,647 | −2.5% | |
| 2000 | 25,764 | 9.0% | |
| 2010 | 26,790 | 4.0% | |
| 2020 | 26,659 | −0.5% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 26,988 | 0.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790–1960 1900–1990 1990–2000 2010–2020 |
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The U.S. Census Bureau collects information about the people living in the county.
Population in 2020
In 2020, the total population of Geneva County was 26,659 people. There were 10,383 households and 6,902 families living in the county. Most residents, about 81%, identified as White. About 8% identified as Black or African American. Other groups, including Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, and people of two or more races, made up smaller parts of the population. About 5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Population in 2010
According to the 2010 United States census, the population was mainly White (86.3%) and Black (9.5%). Other groups like Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander made up smaller percentages. About 3.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Communities in Geneva County
Geneva County has several towns and cities where people live and work.
Cities
Towns
- Black
- Coffee Springs
- Malvern
- Taylor (part of this town is also in Houston County)
Census-designated places
Unincorporated communities
These are smaller communities that are not officially organized as cities or towns.
- Bellwood
- Chancellor
- Dundee
- Earlytown
- Fadette
- Hacoda
- High Bluff
- Highfalls
- Highnote
- Flat Creek
Education
Geneva County has two main school districts. These districts are responsible for educating the children in the area:
- Geneva City School District
- Geneva County School District
See also
- In Spanish: Condado de Geneva para niños
