Goodwater, Alabama facts for kids
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Goodwater, Alabama
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Goodwater in 2011
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Location of Goodwater in Coosa County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Alabama | |
| County | Coosa | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.52 sq mi (16.90 km2) | |
| • Land | 6.49 sq mi (16.82 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) | |
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,291 | |
| • Density | 198.80/sq mi (76.75/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
35072
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| Area code(s) | 256 | |
| FIPS code | 01-30640 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0159683 | |
| Website | www.cityofgoodwater.com | |
Goodwater is a town located in Coosa County, Alabama, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,291 people lived there. It is part of a larger area called the Talladega-Sylacauga Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Goodwater's Location and Size
Goodwater is found in the northeastern part of Coosa County. You can find its exact spot using coordinates: 33°03′36″N 86°03′11″W / 33.059988°N 86.053043°W.
The town covers an area of about 16.9 square kilometers (which is about 6.5 square miles). A very small part of this area, about 0.08 square kilometers, is water, like small streams or ponds.
Goodwater's Climate
Goodwater has a type of weather called a humid subtropical climate. This means it usually has hot, humid summers and mild winters. It gets a good amount of rain throughout the year.
| Climate data for Goodwater, 1991–2020 simulated normals (837 ft elevation) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 55.0 (12.8) |
59.4 (15.2) |
67.1 (19.5) |
74.5 (23.6) |
81.3 (27.4) |
87.3 (30.7) |
90.1 (32.3) |
89.2 (31.8) |
84.6 (29.2) |
75.7 (24.3) |
65.3 (18.5) |
57.4 (14.1) |
73.9 (23.3) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 43.7 (6.5) |
47.3 (8.5) |
54.1 (12.3) |
61.5 (16.4) |
69.4 (20.8) |
76.3 (24.6) |
79.5 (26.4) |
78.6 (25.9) |
73.4 (23.0) |
63.0 (17.2) |
52.7 (11.5) |
46.2 (7.9) |
62.1 (16.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 32.4 (0.2) |
35.2 (1.8) |
41.4 (5.2) |
48.4 (9.1) |
57.4 (14.1) |
65.5 (18.6) |
68.9 (20.5) |
68.2 (20.1) |
62.2 (16.8) |
50.4 (10.2) |
39.9 (4.4) |
35.1 (1.7) |
50.4 (10.2) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 5.48 (139.11) |
5.46 (138.64) |
5.62 (142.79) |
4.87 (123.62) |
4.30 (109.20) |
4.81 (122.20) |
4.89 (124.08) |
4.46 (113.40) |
3.61 (91.81) |
3.25 (82.64) |
4.42 (112.15) |
5.41 (137.29) |
56.58 (1,436.93) |
| Average dew point °F (°C) | 34.3 (1.3) |
36.9 (2.7) |
42.3 (5.7) |
49.6 (9.8) |
59.4 (15.2) |
66.9 (19.4) |
70.2 (21.2) |
69.4 (20.8) |
64.2 (17.9) |
53.8 (12.1) |
43.2 (6.2) |
37.9 (3.3) |
52.3 (11.3) |
| Source: PRISM Climate Group | |||||||||||||
People of Goodwater
This section tells us about the people who live in Goodwater.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Goodwater has changed throughout history. Here's how many people lived there during different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 589 | — | |
| 1900 | 728 | 23.6% | |
| 1910 | 740 | 1.6% | |
| 1920 | 920 | 24.3% | |
| 1930 | 996 | 8.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,028 | 3.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,227 | 19.4% | |
| 1960 | 2,023 | 64.9% | |
| 1970 | 2,172 | 7.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,895 | −12.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,840 | −2.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,633 | −11.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,475 | −9.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,291 | −12.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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Who Lives in Goodwater? (2020 Census)
In 2020, the United States Census counted 1,291 people living in Goodwater. There were 484 households and 230 families in the town.
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Goodwater in 2020:
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 273 | 21.15% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 972 | 75.29% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.15% |
| Other/Mixed (people of two or more races) | 38 | 2.94% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 0.46% |
Goodwater's Population (2010 Census)
At the 2010 census, there were 1,475 people living in Goodwater. There were 618 households and 394 families. The population density was about 227 people per square mile (or 87.6 people per square kilometer). This tells us how many people live in a certain amount of space.
Most people in Goodwater in 2010 were Black or African American (73.7%), followed by White (24.3%). A small number of people were Native American (0.7%), Asian (0.0%), or from other races (0.7%). About 0.5% of the population identified as two or more races. About 0.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Goodwater in 2010 was 43.6 years old.
- 22.2% of the people were under 18 years old.
- 6.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 22.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 28.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 19.7% were 65 years old or older.
Famous People from Goodwater
Goodwater has been home to some notable individuals:
- Robert Daniel Carmichael: A mathematician famous for the Carmichael numbers named after him.
- Colonel Hartley A. Moon: He was the adjutant general of Alabama, a high-ranking military position.
- Jamario Moon: A professional basketball player.
- Xavier Moon: Also a professional basketball player.
Photo Gallery
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Goodwater City Hall
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Goodwater Post Office (ZIP code: 35072)
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Goodwater Public Library
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Downtown Goodwater
See also
In Spanish: Goodwater para niños
