Guin, Alabama facts for kids
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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 in Marion County, Alabama, United States. It incorporated in December 1889. At the 2020 census, the population was 2,195.
Geography
Guin is located at 33°58′23″N 87°55′0″W / 33.97306°N 87.91667°W (33.973135, -87.916711).
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.5 square miles (32 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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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
At the 2010 census there were 2,376 people in 1,029 households, including 647 families, in the city. The population density was 190.1 people per square mile (73.6/km2). There were 1,119 housing units at an average density of 89.5 per square mile (34.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 86.9% White, 10.9% Black or African American, 0% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. 1.3% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Of the 1,029 households 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.7% were married couples living together, 16.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.1% were non-families. 34.2% of households were one person and 15.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.81.
The age distribution was 22.8% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 20.9% 65 or older. The median age was 43.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males.
The median household income was $28,571 and the median family income was $41,375. Males had a median income of $30,670 versus $27,788 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,359. About 17.9% of families and 20.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.9% of those under age 18 and 19.2% of those age 65 or over.
2020 census
| 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, 1,038 households, and 667 families residing in the city.
Education
Guin is a part of the Marion County School system. Marion County High School houses grades 7-12. MCHS is the oldest high school in the county. Guin Elementary School hosts grades K-6.
Notable people
- Bud Riley, college football coach, brother of Hayden Riley
- Hayden Riley, head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball and baseball team
- Rece Davis, sports television journalist for ESPN/ABC
See also
In Spanish: Guin (Alabama) para niños
