Goldville, Alabama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Goldville, Alabama
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Location of Goldville in Tallapoosa County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Tallapoosa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Land | 0.99 sq mi (2.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,014 ft (309 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 52 |
| • Density | 52.74/sq mi (20.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 01-30448 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0156414 |
Goldville is a small town in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States. In 2020, about 52 people lived there.
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Discovering Goldville's Past
Goldville got its name because a lot of gold was found there! This discovery made the area very popular. At one time, the town's temporary post office handled more mail in a single day than the much larger New York City.
How Goldville Grew and Shrank
Goldville was officially made a town on January 25, 1843. It grew quickly and became one of the biggest cities in Alabama. Its population reached nearly 5,000 people.
However, things changed when the California Gold Rush started in 1849. Many people left Goldville to search for gold in California. This caused Goldville to become a "dormant municipality," meaning it was no longer an active, thriving town. But don't worry, Goldville was brought back to life and officially reinstated on July 9, 1973!
Where is Goldville?
Goldville is located in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. You can find it at these coordinates: 33 degrees, 5 minutes, 1 second North and 85 degrees, 47 minutes, 4 seconds West.
Size of the Town
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Goldville covers a total area of about 1 square mile (2.59 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Goldville's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Goldville has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| 1970 | 34 | — | |
| 1980 | 89 | 161.8% | |
| 1990 | 61 | −31.5% | |
| 2000 | 37 | −39.3% | |
| 2010 | 55 | 48.6% | |
| 2020 | 52 | −5.5% | |
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As of the census in 2000, there were 37 people living in Goldville. There were 15 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most of the people living in Goldville at that time were White. The average age of people in Goldville was 36 years old.
Famous People from Goldville
- John Malcolm Patterson: He was the 44th Governor of Alabama. A governor is the leader of a state's government.
See also
In Spanish: Goldville para niños
