Nectar, Alabama facts for kids
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Nectar, Alabama
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Location of Nectar in Blount County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Blount |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.82 sq mi (4.73 km2) |
| • Land | 1.81 sq mi (4.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 379 |
| • Density | 209.28/sq mi (80.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 01-53448 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0123668 |
Nectar is a small town located in Blount County, Alabama, in the United States. In 2020, about 379 people lived there.
About Nectar's Location
Nectar is found in the middle of Blount County. It sits in a valley near the Locust Fork of the Black Warrior River. This river is part of a larger river system.
A main road, Alabama State Route 160, goes right through the town. This road can take you to other nearby places. If you go northeast, you'll reach Cleveland in about 4 miles (6.4 km). If you head southwest for about 14 miles (22.5 km), you'll get to Interstate 65 near Warrior.
The town covers a total area of about 1.8 square miles (4.7 square kilometers). Only a very small part of this area, about 0.015 square miles (0.04 square kilometers), is water.
People in Nectar
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 367 | — | |
| 1990 | 238 | −35.1% | |
| 2000 | 372 | 56.3% | |
| 2010 | 345 | −7.3% | |
| 2020 | 379 | 9.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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Let's look at how many people have lived in Nectar over the years. In 1980, there were 367 people. The population went down a bit in 1990, but then grew again. By 2020, there were 379 residents.
In 2000, there were 372 people living in Nectar. Most of the people, about 97%, were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 2.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 141 households in the town. A household is a group of people living together. Many of these households, about 69%, were married couples. About 40% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The average age of people in Nectar in 2000 was 37 years old. About 25% of the population was under 18. About 11% were 65 years old or older. For every 100 females, there were about 103 males.
The average income for a household in Nectar was about $44,167 per year. For families, the average income was around $49,250. The income per person in the town was about $16,408. About 11.5% of all people in Nectar lived below the poverty line. This included about 18% of those under 18.
See also
In Spanish: Nectar (Alabama) para niños
