Millport, Alabama facts for kids
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Millport, Alabama
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Location of Millport in Lamar County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Lamar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.51 sq mi (14.26 km2) |
| • Land | 5.49 sq mi (14.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,010 |
| • Density | 183.87/sq mi (71.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35576
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| Area code(s) | 205, 659 |
| FIPS code | 01-48808 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0122845 |
Millport is a small town located in Lamar County, Alabama, in the United States. It officially became a town in 1887. In 2020, about 1,010 people lived there. Millport was once the biggest town in Lamar County, between 1890 and 1900. Today, it is the third largest town in the county.
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Millport's Location and Size
Millport is a small town in Alabama. It covers an area of about 5.4 square miles (14 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Millport's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 244 | — | |
| 1900 | 357 | 46.3% | |
| 1910 | 529 | 48.2% | |
| 1920 | 604 | 14.2% | |
| 1930 | 714 | 18.2% | |
| 1940 | 700 | −2.0% | |
| 1950 | 682 | −2.6% | |
| 1960 | 943 | 38.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,070 | 13.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,287 | 20.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,203 | −6.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,160 | −3.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,049 | −9.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,010 | −3.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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People in Millport (2010 Census)
In 2010, there were 1,049 people living in Millport. These people lived in 453 homes, and 304 of those were families. The town had about 194 people per square mile.
Most people in Millport were White (64.7%) or Black (33.7%). A small number were Native American (0.1%) or from two or more races (1.3%).
About 27.6% of homes had children under 18. Many homes (43.7%) were married couples. About 19.4% of homes had a female head of household without a husband.
The average age in Millport was about 39.4 years old. About 23.1% of the people were under 18, and 18.0% were 65 or older.
The average income for a household was $23,722. About 21.8% of all people in Millport lived below the poverty line. This included 31.7% of children under 18.
People in Millport (2020 Census)
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 661 | 65.45% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 297 | 29.41% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.5% |
| Other/Mixed | 36 | 3.56% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 | 1.09% |
As of 2020, there were 1,010 people living in Millport. There were 451 households and 274 families.
Millport's Financial Challenges
In 2005, Millport faced some big financial problems. The town's mayor, Waymon Fields, found that the town owed nearly $3.5 million. Because of these money troubles, Millport had to file for something called chapter 9 bankruptcy. This is a legal process that helps towns and cities deal with their debts. It helped Millport work out a plan to pay back what it owed.
Education in Millport
The main school in Millport is called South Lamar School. It serves the students in the town and surrounding areas.
Famous People from Millport
Some notable people have come from Millport:
- Bill Atkins was a football player. He played for Auburn University and later in the NFL.
- Mae Beavers became a member of the Tennessee Senate, which is part of the government in Tennessee.
- Ray B. Browne was a respected professor. He helped start the study of popular culture in the United States.
