Memphis, Alabama facts for kids
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Memphis, Alabama
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Location of Memphis in Pickens County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Pickens |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.39 sq mi (1.01 km2) |
| • Land | 0.39 sq mi (1.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 29 |
| • Density | 74.94/sq mi (28.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 01-48052 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0122652 |
Memphis, also known as Old Memphis, is a small town in Pickens County, Alabama, United States. In 2020, its population was 29 people.
Memphis was first listed as an official community in the U.S. Census way back in 1850. However, it then disappeared from the records for many years. It became an official town again in 1976.
In the early 1980s, Memphis was noted for being a very small town with limited money. The mayor at the time, Jimmy Williams, shared that the town received only a small amount of money each year from state taxes and federal funds. People hoped that a big project called the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway would help the town's economy improve.
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Where is Memphis Located?
Memphis is located in Pickens County, Alabama. You can find it at these coordinates: 33°8′1″N 88°17′49″W / 33.13361°N 88.29694°W.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town covers an area of about 0.4 square miles (1.0 square kilometer). All of this area is land.
People Living in Memphis
The number of people living in Memphis has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different census years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 156 | — | |
| 1970 | 99 | — | |
| 1980 | 95 | −4.0% | |
| 1990 | 54 | −43.2% | |
| 2000 | 33 | −38.9% | |
| 2010 | 29 | −12.1% | |
| 2020 | 29 | 0.0% | |
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Population in 2020
The 2020 United States Census counted 29 people living in Memphis. These people made up 12 households and 11 families in the town.
Here is a breakdown of the different racial groups in Memphis based on the 2020 census:
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White | 3 | 10.34% |
| Black or African American | 24 | 82.76% |
| Other/Mixed | 1 | 3.45% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 3.45% |
Population in 2010
In the 2010 United States Census, there were also 29 people living in Memphis. At that time, all of the residents (100%) were African American.
Images for kids
Below are photographs taken as part of the Historic American Buildings Survey:
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Charity House
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Will Boykin House
See also
In Spanish: Memphis (Alabama) para niños
