New Brockton, Alabama facts for kids
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New Brockton, Alabama
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Location of New Brockton in Coffee County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Coffee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.99 sq mi (20.69 km2) |
| • Land | 7.98 sq mi (20.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,428 |
| • Density | 179.04/sq mi (69.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36351
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| Area code(s) | 334 |
| FIPS code | 01-53856 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0152611 |
New Brockton is a small town in Coffee County, Alabama, United States. In 2020, about 1,428 people lived there. The town was named after Huey E. Brock, who settled in the area back in 1871. New Brockton is also part of the larger Enterprise area.
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Where is New Brockton?
New Brockton is located in the eastern part of Coffee County, Alabama. It's close to the city of Enterprise.
Roads and Travel
You can find U.S. Route 84 passing through the southern part of the town. This road leads southeast to Enterprise and west to Elba, which is the county seat of Coffee County. Alabama State Route 122 also runs through the middle of New Brockton.
Size of the Town
The U.S. Census Bureau says that New Brockton covers a total area of about 20.7 square kilometers (7.99 square miles). Only a very small part of this area is water.
Who Lives in New Brockton?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 328 | — | |
| 1920 | 467 | 42.4% | |
| 1930 | 727 | 55.7% | |
| 1940 | 878 | 20.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,055 | 20.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,093 | 3.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,374 | 25.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,392 | 1.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,184 | −14.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,250 | 5.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,146 | −8.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,428 | 24.6% | |
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In 2010, there were 1,146 people living in New Brockton. By 2020, the population had grown to 1,428 people.
Community Life
In 2010, there were 469 households in the town. Many of these were families, including married couples and single-parent households. About 27% of households had children under 18 living with them.
Age and Diversity
The people in New Brockton come from different backgrounds. In 2010, most residents were White, with a significant number of Black or African American residents, and some Native American residents.
The average age in New Brockton in 2010 was about 38.5 years old.
- About 23% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 15% were 65 years old or older.
Famous People from New Brockton
Some notable people have connections to New Brockton:
- John W. Brock - A brave United States Navy officer who was honored for his actions during World War II.
- Jan Crouch - She helped start the Trinity Broadcasting Network, a well-known television network.
- Don Helms - A talented pedal steel guitar player who played with the famous country singer Hank Williams.
- Chester Higgins, Jr. - A photographer who worked for The New York Times newspaper.
- Wayne Mixson - He served as the 39th Governor of Florida.
- Abdul Salaam - A former professional American football player who played for the New York Jets.
See also
In Spanish: New Brockton para niños
