Movico, Alabama facts for kids
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Movico, Alabama
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Location in Mobile County, Alabama
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 Movico, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Movico, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Mobile |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.78 sq mi (2.03 km2) |
| • Land | 0.78 sq mi (2.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 291 |
| • Density | 371.65/sq mi (143.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 251 |
| GNIS feature ID | 123539 |
| FIPS code | 01-52680 |
Movico is a small place in Mobile County, Alabama, United States. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area that the government counts for population but isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. It's also an unincorporated community, meaning it's not part of any city.
In 2020, about 291 people lived in Movico. On January 12, 2023, a strong tornado caused a lot of damage to the area.
Where is Movico Located?
Movico is in the northeastern part of Mobile County. It is right along U.S. Route 43, a main road. Movico is about 30 miles (48 km) north of the bigger city of Mobile. It is also very close to Mount Vernon, just about 1 mile (1.6 km) south of it.
How Many People Live in Movico?
The number of people living in Movico has changed a little over time.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 305 | — | |
| 2020 | 291 | −4.6% | |
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- In 2010, there were 305 people living in Movico.
- By 2020, the population had slightly decreased to 291 people.
Schools in Movico
Children living in Movico attend schools that are part of the Mobile County Public School System. Students in this area are assigned to Citronelle High School. Before 2016, there was a school closer by called Belsaw/Mr. Vernon K-8 school in Mount Vernon, but it closed down.
