Mulga, Alabama facts for kids
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Mulga, Alabama
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Location of Mulga in Jefferson County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States | ||
| State | Alabama | ||
| County | Jefferson | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 0.87 sq mi (2.26 km2) | ||
| • Land | 0.87 sq mi (2.24 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 784 | ||
| • Density | 905.31/sq mi (349.67/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
35118
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| Area code(s) | 205 & 659 | ||
| FIPS code | 01-52776 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0152567 | ||
Mulga is a small town located in western Jefferson County, Alabama, in the United States. It sits just north of Pleasant Grove, which is a suburb of Birmingham. The town also includes the community of Bayview.
Mulga began as a "company town," meaning it was built and run by a company, the Birmingham Coal and Iron Company. This company operated the Mulga Mine nearby. Mulga also existed as an independent community. The company town officially became an incorporated town in 1947.
In 2010, Mulga had a population of 836 people. This was a bit less than its highest population of 973 in 2000. In 1998, a very strong F5 tornado caused damage to parts of the town. The name Mulga might come from the Creek word omalga, which means "all."
For many years, coal mining was an important activity in the Mulga area. The town also had a steel industry, supported by a local dam. Rail service was built to help transport goods and people.
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Where is Mulga Located?
Mulga is found at these coordinates: 33°32′56″N 86°58′38″W / 33.54889°N 86.97722°W.
The U.S. Census Bureau states that Mulga covers a total area of about 0.6 square miles (1.55 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Mulga's Population Over Time
The population of Mulga has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 532 | — | |
| 1960 | 482 | −9.4% | |
| 1970 | 582 | 20.7% | |
| 1980 | 405 | −30.4% | |
| 1990 | 261 | −35.6% | |
| 2000 | 973 | 272.8% | |
| 2010 | 836 | −14.1% | |
| 2020 | 784 | −6.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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Who Lives in Mulga? (2020 Census)
The 2020 United States census counted 784 people living in Mulga. These people lived in 359 households, with 237 of those being families.
Here's a breakdown of the different groups of people living in Mulga in 2020:
| Group | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 645 | 82.27% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 104 | 13.27% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.38% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.13% |
| Other/Mixed | 25 | 3.19% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 0.77% |
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The official flag of Mulga, Alabama.
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The official seal of Mulga, Alabama.
See also
In Spanish: Mulga (Alabama) para niños
