Hampden, Alabama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hampden, Alabama
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 Hampden, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Hampden, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Marengo |
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 334 |
Hampden is a small, quiet place in Marengo County, Alabama, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. At one time, Hampden had a post office, but it is no longer open.
Where is Hampden Located?
Hampden is found in the state of Alabama. Its exact spot on a map is 32°04′54″N 87°37′44″W / 32.08153°N 87.62889°W. The land where Hampden sits is about 197 feet (60 m) above sea level. This means it's not too high up, but also not right at the coast.
Who Lived in Hampden?
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| 1870 | 40 | — | |
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We can learn about the people who lived in Hampden from old records. The U.S. Census is a count of all the people in the country, done every ten years. Hampden was only listed once on the census, in 1870.
In 1870, the census showed that 40 people lived in Hampden. Most of them, 36 people (which is 90%), were black. The other 4 people (10%) were white. After 1870, Hampden was not listed on the census again. This tells us it was a very small community, and perhaps people moved away over time.
