Louisville, Alabama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Louisville, Alabama
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Location of Louisville in Barbour County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Barbour |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.75 sq mi (7.12 km2) |
| • Land | 2.75 sq mi (7.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 551 ft (168 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 395 |
| • Density | 143.74/sq mi (55.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36048
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| Area code(s) | 334 |
| FIPS code | 01-44344 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0122049 |
Louisville is a small town located in Barbour County, Alabama, United States. Even though it's spelled Louisville, many people still say it like "Lewisville." In 2020, about 395 people lived there.
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Where is Louisville Located?
Louisville is found in the southeastern part of Alabama. It is about 10 miles (16 kilometers) southwest of Clayton, which is the main town of Barbour County. It's also about 6 miles (10 kilometers) northeast of Clio.
The town covers an area of about 2.8 square miles (7.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Louisville has changed over many years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 211 | — | |
| 1890 | 288 | 36.5% | |
| 1900 | 416 | 44.4% | |
| 1910 | 483 | 16.1% | |
| 1920 | 504 | 4.3% | |
| 1930 | 587 | 16.5% | |
| 1940 | 662 | 12.8% | |
| 1950 | 622 | −6.0% | |
| 1960 | 890 | 43.1% | |
| 1970 | 785 | −11.8% | |
| 1980 | 791 | 0.8% | |
| 1990 | 728 | −8.0% | |
| 2000 | 612 | −15.9% | |
| 2010 | 519 | −15.2% | |
| 2020 | 395 | −23.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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People in 2020
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 395 people living in Louisville. There were 238 households, which are like homes or families living together. Out of these, 141 were considered families.
The census also looked at the different backgrounds of the people living in Louisville:
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 193 | 48.86% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 171 | 43.29% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.25% |
| Other/Mixed | 9 | 2.28% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 | 5.32% |
Famous People from Louisville
Some important people have come from Louisville:
- George M. Grant was a U.S. Representative, meaning he was elected to represent his area in the United States Congress.
- Jeremiah Norman Williams also served as a U.S. Representative for Alabama's 2nd congressional district from 1875 to 1877. He helped make laws for the country.
Images for kids
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The Louisville City Hall, Police Department, and Public Library
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Louisville Fire Department
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The Old Louisville School (established 1916)
See also
In Spanish: Louisville (Alabama) para niños
