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 | |
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(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 the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2020 census, the population was 26,659. Its county seat is Geneva. The county was named after its county seat, which in turn was named after Geneva, New York which was named after Geneva, Switzerland, by Walter H. Yonge, an early town resident and Swiss native. Geneva County is a dry county. However, beer and wine are sold in the city limits of Geneva, Samson, Slocomb, and most recently in Hartford, after residents voted to become wet in a 2022 election.
Geneva County is part of the Dothan, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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History
Geneva County was established on December 26, 1868.
The county was declared a disaster area in September 1979 due to damage from Hurricane Frederic.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 579 square miles (1,500 km2), of which 574 square miles (1,490 km2) is land and 4.5 square miles (12 km2) (0.8%) is water. It is the fifth-smallest county in Alabama by total area.
Major highways
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
Adjacent counties
- Dale County (north-northeast)
- Houston County (east)
- Holmes County, Florida (south)
- Walton County, Florida (southwest)
- Covington County (west)
- Coffee County (north-northwest)
- Jackson County, Florida (southeast)
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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2020
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 21,654 | 81.23% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 2,231 | 8.37% |
| Native American | 166 | 0.62% |
| Asian | 86 | 0.32% |
| Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.03% |
| Other/Mixed | 1,219 | 4.57% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,296 | 4.86% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 26,659 people, 10,383 households, and 6,902 families residing in the county.
2010
The 2010 United States census has the breakdown as:
- 86.3% White
- 9.5% Black
- 0.8% Native American
- 0.3% Asian
- 0.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
- 1.6% Two or more races
- 3.4% Hispanic or Latino (of any race)
2000
As of the census of 2000, there were 25,764 people, 10,477 households, and 7,459 families residing in the county. The population density was 45 people per square mile (17/km2). There were 12,115 housing units at an average density of 21 per square mile (8/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 87.11% White, 10.65% Black or African American, 0.76% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.62% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. 1.76% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 10,477 households, out of which 30.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.40% were married couples living together, 11.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.80% were non-families. 26.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.92.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.00% under the age of 18, 7.50% from 18 to 24, 26.80% from 25 to 44, 25.30% from 45 to 64, and 16.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.70 males. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there were 90.00 men.
The median income for a household in the county was $26,448, and the median income for a family was $32,563. Males had a median income of $26,018 versus $19,341 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,620. About 15.90% of families and 19.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.20% of those under age 18 and 21.80% of those age 65 or over.
Communities
Cities
Towns
- Black
- Coffee Springs
- Malvern
- Taylor (partly in Houston County)
Census-designated places
Unincorporated communities
- Bellwood
- Chancellor
- Dundee
- Earlytown
- Fadette
- Hacoda
- High Bluff
- Highfalls
- Highnote
- Flat Creek
Education
There are two school districts including parts of the county: Geneva City School District and Geneva County School District.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Geneva para niños
