Hayden, Alabama facts for kids
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Hayden, Alabama
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Location of Hayden in Blount County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Blount |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.01 sq mi (10.39 km2) |
| • Land | 4.01 sq mi (10.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 564 ft (172 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,342 |
| • Density | 334.66/sq mi (129.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35079
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| Area code(s) | 205, 659 |
| FIPS code | 01-33640 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0119877 |
Hayden is a small town located in Blount County, Alabama, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,342 people lived there.
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Exploring Hayden's Location and Landscape
Hayden is found in the southwestern part of Blount County. A low, wide hill called Hayden Mountain rises to the northwest of the town.
How to Get Around Hayden
Alabama State Route 160 is a main road that goes right through the middle of Hayden. If you travel southwest on this road for about 5 miles (8 km), you'll reach Interstate 65, which is a major highway. Going northeast for about 13 miles (21 km) on Route 160 will take you to Cleveland.
Size and Shape of Hayden
The town of Hayden covers a total area of about 4.01 square miles (10.39 square kilometers), and all of it is land. Hayden's area is spread out, meaning it has parts that are separated from the main town area but are still considered part of Hayden. These are called enclaves and exclaves.
Understanding Hayden's Population
The number of people living in Hayden has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 203 | — | |
| 1960 | 187 | −7.9% | |
| 1970 | 195 | 4.3% | |
| 1980 | 268 | 37.4% | |
| 1990 | 385 | 43.7% | |
| 2000 | 470 | 22.1% | |
| 2010 | 444 | −5.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,342 | 202.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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Hayden's Population in 2020
According to the 2020 United States census, 1,342 people lived in Hayden. There were 433 households and 316 families in the town.
Who Lives in Hayden?
The census also tells us about the different groups of people living in Hayden in 2020:
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 1,220 | 90.91% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 19 | 1.42% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.37% |
| Other/Mixed | 67 | 4.99% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 2.31% |
Hayden's Population in 2010
Back in the 2010 United States census, Hayden had 444 people. There were 188 households and 134 families living in the town.
Diversity in Hayden (2010)
In 2010, most of the people in Hayden were white (87.61%). There were also black residents (8.78%), Native Americans (0.68%), and Asians (0.23%). About 2.7% of the population identified with two or more races. No one in the town was listed as Hispanic or Latino at that time.
Households and Families (2010)
Out of the 188 households in 2010:
- 53 households (28.19%) had children under 18 living with them.
- 93 households (49.47%) were married couples living together.
- 27 households (14.36%) were led by a female with no husband present.
- The average household had 2.36 people, and the average family had 2.81 people.
Age Groups in Hayden (2010)
The population was spread across different age groups:
- 93 people (20.9%) were under 18 years old.
- 39 people (8.78%) were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 108 people (24.32%) were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 143 people (32.21%) were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 61 people (13.7%) were 65 years or older.
The average age in Hayden was 43 years.
Famous People from Hayden
- Gerald Swindle is a professional bass angler, which means he's a skilled fisherman who competes in bass fishing tournaments. He was named the Bassmaster Angler of the Year in both 2004 and 2016.
See also
In Spanish: Hayden (Alabama) para niños
