Oak Hill, Alabama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Oak Hill, Alabama
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Location of Oak Hill in Wilcox County, Alabama.
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 Oak Hill, Alabama
Location in Alabama
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Wilcox |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.45 km2) |
| • Land | 0.56 sq mi (1.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) |
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| • Total | 14 |
| • Density | 25.00/sq mi (9.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36766
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| Area code(s) | 251 |
| GNIS feature ID | 152749 |
| FIPS code | 01-55848 |
Oak Hill is a small town in Wilcox County, Alabama, United States. It officially became a town in 1938. In 2020, only 14 people lived there. This makes Oak Hill the smallest official town in Alabama. It is also known as the poorest community in Alabama, with a median household income of $9,286.
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Where is Oak Hill Located?
Oak Hill is found at coordinates 31.925246 degrees North and -87.082645 degrees West. The U.S. Census Bureau says the town covers about 0.6 square miles (1.45 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
How Many People Live in Oak Hill?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 159 | — | |
| 1950 | 123 | −22.6% | |
| 1960 | 116 | −5.7% | |
| 1970 | 86 | −25.9% | |
| 1980 | 63 | −26.7% | |
| 1990 | 28 | −55.6% | |
| 2000 | 37 | 32.1% | |
| 2010 | 26 | −29.7% | |
| 2020 | 14 | −46.2% | |
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Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Oak Hill has changed a lot over the years. In 1940, there were 159 residents. The population slowly decreased over many decades. By 2020, it had dropped to just 14 people.
Who Lives in Oak Hill?
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 8 | 7 | 30.77% | 50.00% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 18 | 6 | 69.23% | 42.86% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 7.14% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Total | 26 | 14 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
The table above shows the different groups of people who have lived in Oak Hill. In 2010, most residents were Black or African American. By 2020, the number of White residents was slightly higher.
Education in Oak Hill
Students in Oak Hill attend schools within the Wilcox County School District. The main high school for the area is Wilcox Central High School.
Famous People from Oak Hill
- Benjamin M. Miller: He was the Governor of Alabama from 1931 to 1935. A governor is the leader of a state government.
- Lillian Lehman: She is a well-known actress.
See also
In Spanish: Oak Hill (Alabama) para niños
