Hackleburg, Alabama facts for kids
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Hackleburg, Alabama
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Location in Marion County, Alabama
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Marion |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.29 sq mi (39.6 km2) |
| • Land | 15.28 sq mi (39.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
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| • Total | 1,425 |
| • Density | 93.29/sq mi (36.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35564
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| Area code(s) | 205, 659 |
| FIPS code | 01-32560 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0119530 |
Hackleburg is a town in Marion County, Alabama, United States. It incorporated on August 23, 1909. At the 2020 census, its population was 1,425, down from 1,516 at the 2010 census.
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Geography
Hackleburg is located at 34°16′17″N 87°49′51″W / 34.27139°N 87.83083°W.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 15.3 square miles (40 km2), all land.
Severe weather history
On April 27, 2011 Hackleburg suffered catastrophic damage when it was hit by an EF5 tornado – part of the 2011 Super Outbreak – which killed 18 Hackleburg residents. On May 2, the Red Cross declared the city 75 percent destroyed.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 286 | — | |
| 1920 | 376 | 31.5% | |
| 1930 | 628 | 67.0% | |
| 1940 | 492 | −21.7% | |
| 1950 | 534 | 8.5% | |
| 1960 | 527 | −1.3% | |
| 1970 | 726 | 37.8% | |
| 1980 | 883 | 21.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,161 | 31.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,527 | 31.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,516 | −0.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,425 | −6.0% | |
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2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 1,516 people, 656 households, and 433 families in the town. The population density was 99.8 people per square mile (38.5/km2). There were 769 housing units at an average density of 50.3 per square mile (19.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.7% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.0% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. 1.3% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Of the 656 households 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.0% were non-families. 30.5% of households were one person and 17.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.83.
The age distribution was 20.5% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% 65 or older. The median age was 44.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.5 males.
The median household income was $29,350 and the median family income was $34,375. Males had a median income of $27,426 versus $24,625 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,584. About 27.4% of families and 31.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 51.3% of those under age 18 and 18.5% of those age 65 or over.
2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,315 | 92.28% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 4 | 0.28% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.21% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.28% |
| Other/Mixed | 47 | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 | 3.65% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,425 people, 536 households, and 344 families residing in the town.
Education
Hackleburg is a part of the Marion County Schools district.
Hackleburg Elementary and High School's mascot is the Panther, and the school colors are Black and Gold. The schools were among the many buildings destroyed by the tornado of April 27, 2011.
The Marion County Board of Education initiated construction of a $25 million total K-12 academic complex in Hackleburg. It opened for the 2015–2016 school year.
Notable people
- Sonny James, Country Music Hall of Fame singer
- Charles Moore, civil rights photojournalist
- Gary Palmer, congressman
See also
In Spanish: Hackleburg para niños
