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McKenzie, Alabama
Location of McKenzie in Butler County and Conecuh County, Alabama.
Location of McKenzie in Butler County and Conecuh County, Alabama.
Country United States
State Alabama
Counties Butler, Conecuh
Area
 • Total 3.74 sq mi (9.69 km2)
 • Land 3.72 sq mi (9.64 km2)
 • Water 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation
453 ft (138 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 507
 • Density 136.14/sq mi (52.57/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
36456
Area code 334
FIPS code 01-45496
GNIS feature ID 0122435

McKenzie is a small town in the state of Alabama, USA. It is unique because it is located in two different counties: Butler County and Conecuh County. According to the 2020 census, 507 people lived in McKenzie.

Geography of McKenzie

McKenzie is located in the southern part of Butler County. A small part of the town also extends into Conecuh County. Its exact location is 31°32′34″N 86°43′11″W / 31.54278°N 86.71972°W / 31.54278; -86.71972.

Roads and Nearby Cities

U.S. Route 31 runs near the town center. This road can take you about 23 miles north to Greenville, which is the main city in Butler County. If you travel southwest on U.S. Route 31, you will reach Evergreen, the main city in Conecuh County, about 19 miles away. State Route 55 goes southeast from McKenzie to Andalusia, which is about 23 miles away.

Land and Water Area

The United States Census Bureau reports that McKenzie covers a total area of about 3.74 square miles (9.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.04 square kilometers), is water.

Population and People of McKenzie

McKenzie has seen its population change over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1920 293
1930 396 35.2%
1940 504 27.3%
1950 504 0.0%
1960 558 10.7%
1970 491 −12.0%
1980 605 23.2%
1990 464 −23.3%
2000 644 38.8%
2010 530 −17.7%
2020 507 −4.3%
U.S. Decennial Census
2018 Estimate

Community Makeup in 2000

In the year 2000, there were 644 people living in McKenzie. These people lived in 284 households. About 40% of these households were families with married couples. About 16% were families with a female head of household and no husband present.

The town's population included people of different backgrounds:

  • About 76% of the people were White.
  • About 22.5% were Black or African American.
  • A small number of people were Native American or Asian.
  • Some people identified with two or more races.
  • A small percentage of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Age Groups in McKenzie

The population in 2000 also showed different age groups:

  • About 25% of the people were under 18 years old.
  • About 7.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
  • About 24.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
  • About 21.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
  • About 21.3% were 65 years old or older.

The average age of people in McKenzie was 41 years old.

Education in McKenzie

McKenzie is home to McKenzie High School. This school serves students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.

See also

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