Grove Hill, Alabama facts for kids
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Grove Hill, Alabama
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Clarke County Courthouse in Grove Hill
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Location of Grove Hill in Clarke County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Alabama | |
| County | Clarke | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Mayor/Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.60 sq mi (19.68 km2) | |
| • Land | 7.59 sq mi (19.66 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) | |
| Elevation | 505 ft (154 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,818 | |
| • Density | 239.53/sq mi (92.48/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
36451
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| Area code(s) | 251 | |
| FIPS code | 01-32080 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0155087 | |
| Website | https://townofgrovehillalabama.com/ | |
Grove Hill is a town in Clarke County, Alabama, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,818 people lived there. It is the main town for Clarke County, also known as the county seat. It's also where you can find the Clarke County Museum.
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History of Grove Hill
The land where Grove Hill is now was first home to the Creek and Choctaw Native American tribes. During the Creek War, settlers in the area found safety at Fort White.
Grove Hill became the county seat of Clarke County in 1832. This spot was chosen because it was in the middle of the county. The town was called Smithville, then Macon, before its name changed to Grove Hill around 1850. This new name came from the many oak trees growing on a high area. The town officially became a town in 1929. In 1853, a serious illness called yellow fever spread through the town. Many people got sick and passed away, which greatly affected the town.
Historic Places in Grove Hill
The Grove Hill area has several places listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are important sites that help tell the story of the town. Some of these include:
- Alston-Cobb House
- Bush House
- John A. Coate House
- Cobb House
- Dickinson House
- Fort Sinquefield
- Grove Hill Courthouse Square Historic District
Geography and Climate
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Grove Hill covers about 5 square miles (13 square kilometers) of land.
Climate in Grove Hill
Grove Hill has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot, humid summers and mild winters. It gets rain all year round.
| Climate data for Grove Hill, 1991–2020 simulated normals (505 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) | 57.6 (14.2) |
62.2 (16.8) |
69.4 (20.8) |
76.3 (24.6) |
83.5 (28.6) |
88.7 (31.5) |
90.9 (32.7) |
90.3 (32.4) |
86.4 (30.2) |
77.7 (25.4) |
67.3 (19.6) |
59.7 (15.4) |
75.8 (24.3) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 46.9 (8.3) |
51.1 (10.6) |
57.7 (14.3) |
64.6 (18.1) |
72.7 (22.6) |
79.0 (26.1) |
81.1 (27.3) |
80.4 (26.9) |
76.1 (24.5) |
66.7 (19.3) |
56.1 (13.4) |
49.1 (9.5) |
65.1 (18.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 36.5 (2.5) |
40.1 (4.5) |
46.2 (7.9) |
53.1 (11.7) |
61.7 (16.5) |
69.1 (20.6) |
71.4 (21.9) |
70.5 (21.4) |
65.8 (18.8) |
55.9 (13.3) |
44.8 (7.1) |
38.7 (3.7) |
54.5 (12.5) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 5.60 (142.17) |
5.14 (130.58) |
5.56 (141.15) |
4.35 (110.61) |
4.10 (104.15) |
5.73 (145.59) |
6.45 (163.93) |
5.14 (130.53) |
4.45 (113.06) |
3.59 (91.24) |
4.39 (111.55) |
5.82 (147.75) |
60.32 (1,532.31) |
| Average dew point °F (°C) | 38.8 (3.8) |
42.4 (5.8) |
47.5 (8.6) |
54.1 (12.3) |
62.1 (16.7) |
69.1 (20.6) |
71.8 (22.1) |
71.1 (21.7) |
66.9 (19.4) |
57.6 (14.2) |
48.0 (8.9) |
41.9 (5.5) |
55.9 (13.3) |
| Source: Prism Climate Group | |||||||||||||
Population of Grove Hill
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 200 | — | |
| 1880 | 176 | −12.0% | |
| 1890 | 225 | 27.8% | |
| 1930 | 491 | — | |
| 1940 | 730 | 48.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,443 | 97.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,834 | 27.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,825 | −0.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,912 | 4.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,551 | −18.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,438 | −7.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,570 | 9.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,818 | 15.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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2020 Census Information
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 889 | 873 | 938 | 61.82% | 55.61% | 51.60% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 536 | 646 | 790 | 37.27% | 41.15% | 43.45% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 3 | 3 | 12 | 0.21% | 0.19% | 0.66% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 5 | 13 | 0.00% | 0.32% | 0.72% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0.00% | 0.13% | 0.39% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 5 | 10 | 36 | 0.35% | 0.64% | 1.98% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5 | 31 | 22 | 0.35% | 1.97% | 1.21% |
| Total | 1,438 | 1,570 | 1,818 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the 2020 United States Census, Grove Hill had 1,818 people. There were 669 households and 467 families living in the town.
2010 Census Information
In 2010, the town had 1,570 people. There were 615 households and 402 families. The population was made up of different groups:
- 56.6% White
- 41.3% Black or African American
- 0.3% Native American
- 0.5% from other races
- 1.0% from two or more races
About 2.0% of the people were Hispanic or Latino (of any race).
Out of the households, 30.6% had children under 18 living with them. About 41.5% were married couples. Also, 21.0% had a female head of household with no husband. About 34.6% were not families.
Most households (31.9%) were made up of individuals. About 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. The average household had 2.36 people, and the average family had 2.99 people.
The population was spread out by age:
- 23.9% were under 18 years old.
- 8.0% were from 18 to 24 years old.
- 26.0% were from 25 to 44 years old.
- 25.8% were from 45 to 64 years old.
- 16.2% were 65 years or older.
The average age in town was 38.5 years. For every 100 females, there were about 98.2 males.
Education in Grove Hill
Public schools in Grove Hill are part of the Clarke County School System.
- Clarke County High School serves students in grades 9 through 12.
- Wilson Hall Middle School is for grades 5 through 8.
- Grove Hill Elementary School teaches students from kindergarten through 4th grade.
There is also one private school in Grove Hill. Clarke Preparatory School offers education for students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Media
Radio Station
- WBMH 106.1 FM (plays Classic Country music)
Notable People from Grove Hill
Many interesting people have connections to Grove Hill:
- Lemuel J. Alston – A U.S. Representative from South Carolina who lived in Grove Hill.
- Doug Barfield – A football coach for Auburn University.
- Zechariah Bettis – A politician who was a judge in Clarke County during the American Civil War.
- John W. Cranford – A Representative for Texas.
- Grant Gillis – A Major League Baseball player.
- Marc Keahey – A Democratic member of the Alabama Senate.
- F. David Mathews – A former United States Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare.
- Cliff Nobles – A pop musician.
- Wes Goodwin - Defensive Coordinator at Clemson.
See also
In Spanish: Grove Hill para niños
