Ladonia, Alabama facts for kids
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Ladonia, Alabama
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Ladonia Volunteer Fire Department
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Location in Russell County and the state of Alabama
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Russell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.13 sq mi (8.11 km2) |
| • Land | 3.13 sq mi (8.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,074 |
| • Density | 982.42/sq mi (379.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 01-40648 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0121309 |
Ladonia is a small community in Russell County, Alabama, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a "census-designated place" (CDP), which is an area the government uses for counting people during a census.
In 2020, about 3,074 people lived in Ladonia. It is part of the larger Columbus, Georgia-Alabama Metropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's connected to the bigger city of Columbus for things like jobs and services.
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Where is Ladonia Located?
Ladonia is found in the state of Alabama. You can find its exact spot on a map using these coordinates: 32°27′56″N 85°5′21″W / 32.46556°N 85.08917°W. These numbers tell you its latitude and longitude.
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Ladonia covers an area of about 3.1 square miles (8.0 km2). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside its borders.
How Many People Live in Ladonia?
The number of people living in Ladonia has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 2,905 | — | |
| 2000 | 3,229 | 11.2% | |
| 2010 | 3,142 | −2.7% | |
| 2020 | 3,074 | −2.2% | |
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Population in 2000
In 2000, there were 3,229 people living in Ladonia. These people lived in 1,258 homes, and 904 of these were families. The community had about 1,008.6 inhabitants per square mile (389.4/km2) people for every square mile.
Many different groups of people made up the community. About 91.8% were White, and 5.2% were Black or African American. A smaller number of people were Native American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 1.5% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
About 34.2% of homes had children under 18 living there. The average home had about 2.57 people. The average age of people in Ladonia was 35 years old.
Population in 2010
By 2010, the population of Ladonia was 3,142 people. There were 1,262 homes, and 877 of these were families. The population density was about 1,000 inhabitants per square mile (390/km2) people per square mile.
The racial makeup of Ladonia in 2010 was about 86.5% White and 9.8% Black or African American. Other groups included Native American, Asian, and people from other backgrounds. About 2.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 28.3% of homes had children under 18. The average home had about 2.49 people. The average age of people in Ladonia in 2010 was 39.3 years old.
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Ladonia Volunteer Fire Department
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Location of Ladonia in Russell County, Alabama
