Heath, Alabama facts for kids
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Heath, Alabama
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Location of Heath in Covington County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Covington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.90 sq mi (2.33 km2) |
| • Land | 0.89 sq mi (2.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 236 |
| • Density | 265.17/sq mi (102.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 01-33904 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0119917 |
Heath is a small town located in Covington County, Alabama, in the United States. In 2020, a count of the people living there, called a census, showed that 236 people called Heath home.
Where is Heath Located?
Heath is found in the southern part of Alabama. Its exact location is 31°21′29″N 86°28′13″W / 31.35806°N 86.47028°W.
The U.S. Census Bureau says that the town covers a total area of about 2.3 square kilometers (0.9 square miles). A very small part of this area, about 0.03 square kilometers (0.01 square miles), is water.
How Many People Live in Heath?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 125 | — | |
| 1970 | 229 | 83.2% | |
| 1980 | 354 | 54.6% | |
| 1990 | 182 | −48.6% | |
| 2000 | 249 | 36.8% | |
| 2010 | 254 | 2.0% | |
| 2020 | 236 | −7.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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The number of people living in Heath has changed over the years. In 1960, there were 125 residents. The population grew to 354 by 1980, but then decreased to 182 by 1990.
By the year 2000, the town had 249 people living in 119 homes. About 32% of these homes had children under 18 years old. Many homes (about 40%) were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Heath in 2000 was 41 years old. About 25% of the population was under 18. Also, about 18.5% of the people were 65 years old or older.
