Huguley, Alabama facts for kids
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Huguley, Alabama
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Location in Chambers County and the state of Alabama
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Chambers |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.27 sq mi (21.42 km2) |
| • Land | 8.27 sq mi (21.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,470 |
| • Density | 298.63/sq mi (115.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 01-36592 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0120538 |
Huguley (/ˈhjuːɡəli/ hew-GOO-lee) is a community in Chambers County, Alabama, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, even though it's not an official city or town. In 2020, about 2,470 people lived in Huguley.
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Where is Huguley Located?
Huguley is found in the southeastern part of Chambers County. It is located at 32°50'16.811" North and 85°13'59.300" West. The community is next to the city of Lanett on its east side. It also borders the city of Valley to the southeast.
Huguley's Size and Land Area
The U.S. Census Bureau states that Huguley covers a total area of about 21.6 square kilometers (or 8.27 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within its borders.
Who Lives in Huguley?
The number of people living in Huguley has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 2,947 | — | |
| 1990 | 3,161 | 7.3% | |
| 2000 | 2,955 | −6.5% | |
| 2010 | 2,540 | −14.0% | |
| 2020 | 2,470 | −2.8% | |
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Population Details from 2010
In 2010, there were 2,540 people living in Huguley. These people lived in 1,029 homes, and 707 of these were families. The community had about 304 people per square mile. There were also 1,153 housing units available.
Most people in Huguley were White (73.0%). About 25.0% were Black or African American. A small number were Native American (0.6%), Asian (0.2%), or from other backgrounds. About 1.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of all the homes in Huguley in 2010, about 27.1% had children under 18 living there. Nearly half (46.8%) were married couples living together. Some homes (16.6%) had a female head of household without a husband present. About 31.3% of homes were not families.
Many homes (28.2%) had only one person living in them. About 11.3% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, each home had 2.47 people, and each family had 3.00 people.
Age and Income in Huguley
The population of Huguley in 2010 included people of all ages. About 23.8% were under 18 years old. Around 7.9% were between 18 and 24, and 24.0% were between 25 and 44. The largest group, 28.8%, was between 45 and 64 years old. About 15.4% of the population was 65 years or older. The average age in Huguley was 40.6 years.
The average income for a household in Huguley was $32,697. For families, the average income was $46,813. About 10.7% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 9.9% of those under 18 and 13.3% of those 65 or older.
Famous People from Huguley
- Razzy Bailey, a well-known country music artist, is from Huguley.
See also
In Spanish: Huguley (Alabama) para niños
