Higdon, Alabama facts for kids
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Higdon, Alabama
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 Higdon, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Higdon, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Land | 3.940 sq mi (10.205 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,381 ft (421 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,398 |
| • Density | 354.8/sq mi (137.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35979
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| Area code(s) | 256 |
| GNIS feature ID | 120045 |
Higdon is a small community located in Jackson County, Alabama, in the United States. It is an unincorporated community, meaning it does not have its own local government like a city or town.
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Discovering Higdon's Past
The community of Higdon has a history that dates back to the late 1800s. A post office was first opened here in 1882. The area was named after its very first postmaster, who helped start mail services for the people living there.
Exploring Higdon's Location
Higdon is found on top of a large landform known as Sand Mountain. This area covers about 10.205 square miles (26.43 square kilometers) of land. There are no large bodies of water within the community.
Key Roads in Higdon
State Route 71 is an important road that runs through Higdon. It helps connect the community to other places nearby.
Understanding Higdon's People
In 2010, about 1,398 people lived in Higdon. This means there were about 354.8 people living in each square mile. Most of the people living in Higdon were White (95.5%). A small number were Black (0.2%) or from two or more races (2.1%). About 0.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The community has people of all ages. About 26.1% of the population was under 18 years old. About 13.2% of the people were 64 years old or older. Most adults in Higdon were married (71.9%). Some were never married (15.1%), widowed (3.8%), or divorced (9.2%).
Learning in Higdon
Higdon is home to North Sand Mountain School. This school is part of the Jackson County School System. It provides education for students living in the Higdon area.
