Kinsey, Alabama facts for kids
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Kinsey, Alabama
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Location of Kinsey in Houston County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Houston |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.12 sq mi (31.40 km2) |
| • Land | 12.11 sq mi (31.37 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,203 |
| • Density | 181.89/sq mi (70.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36303
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| Area code(s) | 334 |
| FIPS code | 01-40072 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0121244 |
Kinsey is a town in Houston County, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Dothan area. The town was first set up and became official in February 1893. At that time, it was located in Henry County.
In 1903, Kinsey became part of the newly formed Houston County. It was made an official town again in August 1957. In 2010, about 2,198 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 2,203.
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Kinsey's Story
Kinsey got its name from an early postmaster. Her name was Eliza Kinsey. A postmaster is someone in charge of a post office.
Where is Kinsey?
Kinsey is located in the northern part of Houston County. It is at coordinates 31.291688 degrees north and 85.345487 degrees west.
The city of Dothan borders Kinsey to the south and west. To the southeast, you'll find the town of Webb. North of Kinsey is the city of Headland, which is in Henry County.
U.S. Route 431 runs through the western side of Kinsey. This road goes north about 21 miles to Abbeville. It also goes southwest about 7 miles to Dothan.
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Kinsey covers a total area of about 31.3 square kilometers. All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Kinsey?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 342 | — | |
| 1910 | 340 | −0.6% | |
| 1960 | 283 | — | |
| 1970 | 219 | −22.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,239 | 465.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,679 | 35.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,796 | 7.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,198 | 22.4% | |
| 2020 | 2,203 | 0.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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The population of Kinsey has changed over the years. In 1900, there were 342 people. The population grew a lot between 1970 and 1980. By 2020, 2,203 people lived in Kinsey.
Kinsey's People in 2010
In 2010, there were 2,198 people living in Kinsey. These people lived in 810 households. A household is a group of people living together. About 598 of these households were families.
The people in Kinsey came from different backgrounds. About 49.9% were White. About 46.0% were Black or African American. A small number were Asian or from other races. About 4.0% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households had children under 18 living with them. About 46.8% of households were married couples. The average household had 2.71 people.
Kinsey's People in 2020
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 988 | 44.85% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,024 | 46.48% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.09% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.36% |
| Other/Mixed | 72 | 3.27% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 109 | 4.95% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,203 people in Kinsey. These people lived in 796 households. About 519 of these households were families.
The population was made up of different groups. About 44.85% were White (non-Hispanic). About 46.48% were Black or African American (non-Hispanic). Other groups included Native American, Asian, and people of mixed races. About 4.95% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
See also
In Spanish: Kinsey (Alabama) para niños
