Gu-Win, Alabama facts for kids
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Gu-Win, Alabama
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Location in Marion and Fayette counties, Alabama
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| Counties | Marion, Fayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.94 sq mi (5.0 km2) |
| • Land | 1.94 sq mi (5.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 141 |
| • Density | 72.57/sq mi (28.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 01-32536 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0119450 |
Gu-Win is a small town in the state of Alabama, USA. It is located in both Fayette and Marion counties. The town was officially formed in 1956.
In 2020, about 141 people lived there. Most of the town's population lives in Marion County. The town's unique name comes from two nearby cities: Guin and Winfield. Even though "Gu-Win" and "Guin" sound very similar, they are different places. This can sometimes confuse visitors.
History of Gu-Win
The area where Gu-Win is located sits between the towns of Guin and Winfield. Before the 1950s, this area was known as "Ear Gap."
The people living in Ear Gap did not want their community to become part of either Guin or Winfield. So, they decided to create their own town. They chose the name "Gu-Win" from a local drive-in movie theater. This theater is still open today, but it is now called the Blue Moon.
Geography of Gu-Win
Gu-Win is found in the southern part of Marion County. A small piece of the town also stretches south into Fayette County.
U.S. Route 43 is a main road that goes through Gu-Win. This road leads about 3 miles (4.8 km) northwest to Guin and the same distance southeast to Winfield.
The town covers about 1.9 square miles (4.9 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits. Gu-Win is located in a low area between two small river systems. These systems eventually flow into the Tombigbee River. To the west, water flows towards the Buttahatchee River. To the southeast, it flows towards Luxapallila Creek.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 80 | — | |
| 1970 | 231 | 188.8% | |
| 1980 | 266 | 15.2% | |
| 1990 | 243 | −8.6% | |
| 2000 | 204 | −16.0% | |
| 2010 | 176 | −13.7% | |
| 2020 | 141 | −19.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 204 people living in Gu-Win. These people lived in 86 households, and 63 of these were families. The town had about 106 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Gu-Win were White. A small number of people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 31% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (62.8%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.37 people, and the average family had 2.81 people.
The population's age was spread out. About 20% were under 18, and about 20% were 65 or older. The average age in the town was 38 years old.
The average income for a household in Gu-Win was $29,375. For families, the average income was $42,500. About 11.3% of families and 9.9% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included some children and older adults.
