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Guin, Alabama
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| Nickname(s):
"Proud home of Scufflegrit”
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| Motto(s):
"Come experience the charm and friendliness of the Deep South"
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Location of Guin in Marion County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Marion |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.97 sq mi (38.8 km2) |
| • Land | 14.97 sq mi (38.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,195 |
| • Density | 146.58/sq mi (56.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35563
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| Area code(s) | 205, 659 |
| FIPS code | 01-32224 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0154458 |
Guin is a city located in Marion County, Alabama, United States. It officially became a city in December 1889. According to the 2020 census, about 2,195 people live there.
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History of Guin
Guin is named after Dr. Jeremiah Guin, a young doctor from Tuscaloosa County. In 1870, he bought a farm that used to be called Haley's Trading Post. This trading post was a country store built by Alan Haley. It was on a busy road where people drove their cattle to markets in Columbus and Aberdeen, Mississippi. Dr. Guin moved the main area of interest about a mile east from the original trading post.
In its early days, Guin had a sawmill. This mill, first known as Kenney Lumber Company, provided cut wood to the local community.
On April 3, 1974, a very strong tornado hit Guin. It was part of a huge storm system known as the 1974 Super Outbreak. Sadly, this tornado caused a lot of damage and many people lost their lives.
Later, on July 13, 2010, the people of Guin voted on an important issue. They decided to allow the sale of alcohol in their city. This made Guin the first city in Marion County to do so since the time of Prohibition.
Guin's Geography
Guin is located in the southern part of Marion County. Two major roads, U.S. Routes 43 and 278, meet in the center of the city. These roads help connect Guin to other nearby towns. For example, Hamilton, which is the county seat, is about 13 miles north. Winfield is 6 miles southeast, and Sulligent is 14 miles southwest.
The city of Guin covers about 15 square miles, and all of it is land. A stream called Purgatory Creek flows through the southern part of the city. This creek eventually leads to the Buttahatchee River, which is part of the larger Tombigbee River system.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 249 | — | |
| 1910 | 356 | 43.0% | |
| 1920 | 596 | 67.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,099 | 84.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,175 | 6.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,137 | −3.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,462 | 28.6% | |
| 1970 | 2,220 | 51.8% | |
| 1980 | 2,418 | 8.9% | |
| 1990 | 2,464 | 1.9% | |
| 2000 | 2,389 | −3.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,376 | −0.5% | |
| 2020 | 2,195 | −7.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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2010 Census Information
In 2010, Guin had 2,376 people living in 1,029 homes. About 647 of these were families. The city's population was mostly White (86.9%) and Black or African American (10.9%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 1.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Around 25.9% of homes had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in Guin was about 43.3 years old.
2020 Census Information
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,797 | 81.87% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 226 | 10.3% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.36% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.36% |
| Other/Mixed | 98 | 4.46% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58 | 2.64% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,195 people living in Guin. There were 1,038 households, and 667 of these were families.
Education in Guin
Guin is part of the Marion County School system. Students in grades 7 through 12 attend Marion County High School. This is the oldest high school in the county. Younger students, from kindergarten to sixth grade, go to Guin Elementary School.
Guin Athletics
The sports teams in Guin are known as the Red Raiders. Their team colors are red and white. The football team has had a lot of success! In 2011, they won the AHSAA (Alabama High School Athletics Association) Class 1A Football championship. They were also the runner-up in the 2012 championship. Before that, Guin also won the Class 1A Football championship in 1971, 1972, and 1973.
Notable People from Guin
- Bud Riley, a college football coach.
- Hayden Riley, a head coach for the Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball and baseball teams.
- Rece Davis, a sports television journalist who works for ESPN/ABC.
See also
In Spanish: Guin (Alabama) para niños
