Geraldine, Alabama facts for kids
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Geraldine, Alabama
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Water tower in Geraldine
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Location of Geraldine in DeKalb County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Alabama | ||
| County | DeKalb | ||
| Government | |||
| • Type | Mayor-Council | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 3.83 sq mi (9.93 km2) | ||
| • Land | 3.82 sq mi (9.90 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 1,145 ft (349 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 910 | ||
| • Density | 238.10/sq mi (91.92/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
35974
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| Area code(s) | 256 | ||
| FIPS code | 01-29608 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 2406561 | ||
Geraldine is a small town in DeKalb County, Alabama, United States. It officially became a town in February 1957. In 2020, about 910 people lived there.
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Geography
Geraldine is located at 34.353654 degrees North and -86.004002 degrees West. The town sits on top of Sand Mountain. It is about halfway between Rainsville to the northeast and Albertville to the southwest. Two main roads, State Route 75 and State Route 227, meet near the center of town. The town covers about 3.9 square miles (9.9 square kilometers) of land. A very small part, about 0.26%, is water.
Town Leadership
The current mayor of Geraldine is John "Chuck" Ables. He is serving his third term as mayor. Mayors are important leaders who help run the town and make decisions for its people.
| Mayor | Years Served |
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| Raymond Upton | 1956-1960 |
| L.M. Bailey | 1960-1964 |
| C.C. Lowrey | 1964-1976 |
| Dave Turner | 1976-1984, 1988-1992 |
| T.A. Shellhorse | 1984-1988 |
| Roy Wilborn | 1992-2000 |
| Billy Smothers | 2000-2012 |
| John "Chuck" Ables | 2012-Present |
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 340 | — | |
| 1970 | 610 | 79.4% | |
| 1980 | 911 | 49.3% | |
| 1990 | 801 | −12.1% | |
| 2000 | 786 | −1.9% | |
| 2010 | 896 | 14.0% | |
| 2020 | 910 | 1.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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In 2010, Geraldine had a population of 896 people. Most of the people living there, about 92.5%, were non-Hispanic white. About 3.7% were Native American, and 0.3% were Black or African American. Some people were from other races, or a mix of two or more races. About 2.0% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, there were 786 people living in Geraldine. The town had 351 households. About 24.8% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.24 people. The median age in the town was 41 years old.
Education
Geraldine School is a school for students from pre-kindergarten all the way to 12th grade. It is part of the DeKalb County School System. The school's sports teams are called the "Bulldogs." As of December 2023, Geraldine High School is a 3A high school, which is a classification based on school size. Each year, between 50 and 100 students graduate from Geraldine School. The principal of the school is Robert Richey.
Famous People from Geraldine
- Damon Johnson, a talented guitarist, singer, and songwriter.
- Andrew Pope, a popular country music singer and songwriter.
- Pat Upton, a singer, guitarist, and songwriter known for his work with the band Spiral Starecase.
See also
In Spanish: Geraldine (Alabama) para niños
