Margaret, Alabama facts for kids
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Margaret, Alabama
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Location of Margaret in St. Clair County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | St. Clair |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.84 sq mi (25.48 km2) |
| • Land | 9.82 sq mi (25.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,106 |
| • Density | 519.85/sq mi (200.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35120
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| Area code(s) | 205, 659 |
| FIPS code | 01-46696 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0164749 |
Margaret is a city located in St. Clair County, Alabama, in the United States. In 2020, about 5,106 people lived there. The city has grown a lot. For example, between 2010 and 2020, its population increased by over 278%! Margaret officially became a town in 1960 and then a city in October 2011.
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History of Margaret
Margaret was first started in 1908. It was built as a "company town" for the Alabama Fuel and Iron Company. This means the company owned most of the homes and stores, and many people living there worked for the company.
Where is Margaret Located?
Margaret is in Alabama. You can find it at these coordinates: 33.675957 degrees North and 86.467641 degrees West.
The city covers a total area of about 9.3 square miles (24.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
People Living in Margaret
The number of people living in Margaret has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 1,144 | — | |
| 1960 | 715 | −37.5% | |
| 1970 | 685 | −4.2% | |
| 1980 | 757 | 10.5% | |
| 1990 | 616 | −18.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,169 | 89.8% | |
| 2010 | 4,428 | 278.8% | |
| 2020 | 5,106 | 15.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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Margaret's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 4,428 people living in Margaret. These people lived in 1,543 homes. Most of these homes (1,252) were families. The city had about 476 people per square mile.
When we look at the different groups of people, about 77.3% were White. About 19.3% were Black or African American. Other groups made up smaller percentages.
Many homes (44.3%) had children under 18 living there. Most families (66.8%) were married couples. The average home had about 2.87 people.
Margaret's Population in 2020
By 2020, the population of Margaret grew to 5,106 people. There were 1,256 households and 1,088 families living in the city.
Here's a look at the different groups of people in 2020:
- About 71.39% of the people were White (not Hispanic).
- About 20.0% were Black or African American (not Hispanic).
- About 0.16% were Native American.
- About 0.72% were Asian.
- About 0.02% were Pacific Islander.
- About 5.07% were from other races or mixed races.
- About 2.64% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Famous People from Margaret
Some interesting people have come from Margaret:
- Major General Oliver W. Dillard was a high-ranking officer in the U.S. Army. He became one of the first Black general officers in 1972. He was honored for his work in military intelligence.
- Sammy Price was a professional football player. He played as a running back for the Miami Dolphins.
See also
In Spanish: Margaret (Alabama) para niños
