Haleburg, Alabama facts for kids
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Haleburg, Alabama
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Haleburg General Store
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Location of Haleburg in Henry County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Henry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.84 sq mi (9.94 km2) |
| • Land | 3.84 sq mi (9.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 112 |
| • Density | 29.18/sq mi (11.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
36319
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| Area code(s) | 334 |
| FIPS code | 01-32656 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0119562 |
Haleburg is a small town located in Henry County, Alabama, in the United States. It's part of the larger Dothan area. In 2020, about 112 people lived there.
The town was first started in 1885 and was called "Halesburgh". Later, in September 1911, it officially became a town and was named "Halesburg". Over time, for reasons we don't know, its name changed to the "Haleburg" we know today.
Where is Haleburg?
Haleburg is located in the southeastern part of Henry County. You can find it at these coordinates: 31°24′32″N 85°8′10″W / 31.40889°N 85.13611°W.
Alabama State Route 95 goes right through the town. This road can take you about 14 miles north to Abbeville or about 8 miles south to Columbia. Haleburg is also close to the Chattahoochee River, which is about 4 miles to the west. This river forms the border between Alabama and Georgia.
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Haleburg covers a total area of about 9.9 square kilometers (or 3.8 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or big rivers within the town limits.
Who Lives in Haleburg?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 274 | — | |
| 1940 | 232 | −15.3% | |
| 1950 | 93 | −59.9% | |
| 1970 | 104 | — | |
| 1980 | 106 | 1.9% | |
| 1990 | 97 | −8.5% | |
| 2000 | 108 | 11.3% | |
| 2010 | 103 | −4.6% | |
| 2020 | 112 | 8.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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Let's look at the people who live in Haleburg. In the year 2000, there were 108 people living in the town. These people lived in 48 different homes, and 36 of those homes were families.
Most of the people in Haleburg were White (about 77.78%). About 18.52% were Black or African American. A small number (3.70%) were from two or more racial backgrounds. Less than 1% of the population (0.93%) was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, about 22.9% of the homes had children under 18 living there. More than half (56.3%) were married couples living together. About 10.4% of homes had a female head of household without a husband. About a quarter of all homes (25%) were made up of people who were not families.
The average home in Haleburg had about 2.25 people. The average family had about 2.67 people.
The population was spread out by age:
- About 20.4% were under 18 years old.
- About 6.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 23.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 28.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 21.3% were 65 years old or older.
The median age in Haleburg was 45 years old. This means half the people were older than 45 and half were younger. For every 100 females, there were about 100 males.
Famous People from Haleburg
Haleburg has been home to some notable people who achieved fame in different fields:
- Grover C. Hall: He was a well-known newspaper editor.
- Monte Irvin: He was a famous baseball player. He played in both the Negro leagues and Major League Baseball. In 1973, he was honored by being put into the Baseball Hall of Fame. The San Francisco Giants baseball team even retired his number 20 uniform in 2010.
- Curley Money: He was a rockabilly musician. His music was so important that he was inducted into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame in 2003.
See also
In Spanish: Haleburg para niños
