McDonald Chapel, Alabama facts for kids
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McDonald Chapel, Alabama
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Location in Jefferson County and the state of Alabama
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.07 sq mi (2.77 km2) |
| • Land | 1.06 sq mi (2.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 739 |
| • Density | 694.55/sq mi (268.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 01-45208 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0158012 |
McDonald Chapel is a small community in Jefferson County, Alabama, in the United States. It's known as a CDP, which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. It is located just northeast of Pleasant Grove, a suburb of Birmingham. In 2020, about 739 people lived there.
This area has faced strong tornadoes several times. Major storms hit in 1956, 1998, and during the 2011 Super Outbreak. The tornado in 1998 was especially powerful, rated F5 on the Fujita scale, which is the highest rating for tornado strength.
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Where is McDonald Chapel?
McDonald Chapel is located at about 33.520706 degrees north latitude and 86.936858 degrees west longitude.
The U.S. Census Bureau states that the community covers a total area of about 1.1 square miles (2.77 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no significant bodies of water.
Who Lives in McDonald Chapel?
The population of McDonald Chapel has changed over the years. Here's how it looked during recent U.S. Census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,054 | — | |
| 2010 | 717 | −32.0% | |
| 2020 | 739 | 3.1% | |
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Population Changes Over Time
In 2000, McDonald Chapel had 1,054 residents. By 2010, the population had decreased to 717 people. However, it saw a small increase by the 2020 census, reaching 739 residents.
Community Makeup in 2020
According to the 2020 census, there were 739 people living in McDonald Chapel. These residents made up 224 households, and 123 of these were family households. The community is diverse, with people from various backgrounds.
See also
In Spanish: McDonald Chapel (Alabama) para niños
