Killen, Alabama facts for kids
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Killen
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Location of Killen in Lauderdale County, Alabama.
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Location in Alabama
Killen
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Lauderdale |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.03 sq mi (5.26 km2) |
| • Land | 2.02 sq mi (5.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,034 |
| • Density | 510.62/sq mi (197.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35645
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| Area code(s) | 256 |
| FIPS code | 01-39784 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405945 |
| Website | Town of Killen |
Killen is a small town in Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States. It is part of a larger area known as "The Shoals", which includes the cities of Florence and Muscle Shoals. The town became official in 1957.
According to the 2020 census, about 1,034 people live in Killen. The highest number of people living in Killen was 1,119 in the year 2000.
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History of Killen
Killen was first started near the Muscle Shoals Canal. This canal was an important waterway for trade and travel in the past.
Geography of Killen
Killen is located in the northern part of Alabama. Its exact location is 34°51′42″N 87°31′46″W / 34.86167°N 87.52944°W.
The U.S. Census Bureau says that the town covers a total area of about 1.9 square miles (5.26 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People Living in Killen
This section shares information about the people who live in Killen.
Population in 2010
In the 2010 census, there were 1,108 people living in Killen. These people lived in 457 households, and 323 of these were families.
Most of the people living in Killen were White (94.0%). There were also Black or African American people (3.2%), Asian people (0.5%), and people from other backgrounds. About 2.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Killen was about 40.7 years old. About 23.7% of the people were under 18 years old.
Population in 2020
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,034 people living in Killen. There were 484 households and 357 families in the town.
The table below shows the different racial groups in Killen in 2020:
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 906 | 87.62% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 29 | 2.8% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.58% |
| Other/Mixed | 64 | 6.19% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 | 2.71% |
Fun Events and Culture
Killen has a special yearly event called Killen Founder's Day. This celebration happens during the second weekend in August. It's a time for the community to come together and celebrate the town's history.
Famous People from Killen
Many talented people have come from Killen, Alabama. Some of them include:
- David Briggs – a famous keyboard player, music producer, and recording studio owner.
- Donna Jean Godchaux – a singer who was part of the band Grateful Dead.
- Patrick Hape – a former player in the NFL.
- Iron Horse – a bluegrass band known for playing their own versions of rock songs.
- Willie Ruff – a jazz musician and a professor at Yale University.
- Marsha Thornton – a country music singer.
- Shonna Tucker – a bass player who was part of the band Drive-By Truckers.
See also
In Spanish: Killen para niños
