Loxley, Alabama Facts for Kids

Loxley is a city located in Baldwin County, Alabama, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,632 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 3,710. Loxley is part of the larger Daphne-Fairhope-Foley metropolitan area. It is becoming a popular place for people to live because it is close to Interstate 10. This highway makes it easy to travel between the cities of Mobile, Alabama, and Pensacola, Florida.

History of Loxley
- Early Beginnings in the 1800s
- Growth in the 1900s
Geography of Loxley
Population and People
- How Many People Live Here?
- Who Lives in Loxley?
Education
- Schools in Loxley
  - Public Schools
Events
Notable People
Images for kids
See also

History of Loxley

Early Beginnings in the 1800s

In 1870, a man named John Loxley from Chicago started a lumber camp in an area once known as Bennet. A lumber camp is a place where people live and work while cutting down trees for wood. This camp had a store, called a commissary, and a saw mill to cut the wood. The people who came with John Loxley settled in this area. After all the trees were cut, John Loxley went back to Chicago.

Growth in the 1900s

The train depot in Loxley opened on May 5, 1906. This was a big deal because before that, people could only travel by wagon roads to Bay Minette. Also in 1906, Octavia Sauer opened the Loxley post office. She worked as both the postmistress and the train depot agent.

By 1920, Loxley had many businesses. These included an egg store, grocery stores, and general merchandise shops. There was also a drug store, a telegraph office, and a bank. Other businesses included a hotel, a butcher shop, and a repair garage. A grammar school was built in 1925, helping children get an education. The town of Loxley officially became a city in March 1957.

Geography of Loxley

Loxley is in the southern part of Baldwin County. It is located at about 30 degrees North and 87 degrees West. U.S. Route 90 goes right through the middle of Loxley. This road connects Loxley to Robertsdale, Alabama, about 5 miles east. It also leads to Pensacola, Florida, about 39 miles away. Going west, it connects to Spanish Fort (11 miles) and Mobile (20 miles).

Interstate 10 also passes through the northern part of Loxley. You can get on or off the interstate at Exit 44, which is Alabama State Route 59. The U.S. Census Bureau says that Loxley covers a total area of about 32.25 square miles (83.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.

Population and People

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1960	831	—
1970	859	3.4%
1980	804	−6.4%
1990	1,161	44.4%
2000	1,348	16.1%
2010	1,632	21.1%
2020	3,710	127.3%
U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate

How Many People Live Here?

In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 3,710 people living in Loxley. There were 868 households and 608 families. The population has grown quite a bit over the years. For example, in 1960, there were only 831 people.

Who Lives in Loxley?

Loxley is home to people from many different backgrounds. Most residents are White. There are also many Black or African American residents. Other groups include Asian, Native American, and people of mixed races. A number of residents are also of Hispanic or Latino origin.

In 2010, about 23.9% of the people were under 18 years old. About 12.3% were 65 years or older. The average age was about 36 years old.

Education

Loxley is part of the Baldwin County Public Schools system. This means that public schools in Loxley are managed by the county.

Schools in Loxley

Public Schools

Robertsdale High School (grades 9-12)
Central Baldwin Middle School (grades 7-8)
Loxley Elementary School (grades K-6)

Events

Loxley hosts a fun event every spring called the Baldwin County Strawberry Festival. It's a popular local festival celebrating strawberries.

Notable People

Hilliard P. Jenkins (1922–1992), a farmer, helper of others (philanthropist), and important community leader.

Images for kids

Loxley's original elementary school

Loxley, Alabama facts for kids

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