Pennington, Alabama facts for kids
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Pennington, Alabama
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Location of Pennington in Choctaw County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Choctaw |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.26 sq mi (13.62 km2) |
| • Land | 5.22 sq mi (13.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 329 |
| • Density | 63.08/sq mi (24.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36916
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| Area code(s) | 205, 659 |
| FIPS code | 01-58968 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407098 |
Pennington is a small town located in Choctaw County, Alabama, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a friendly community. In 2010, about 221 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 329.
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Where is Pennington Located?
Pennington is in the northeastern part of Choctaw County. It is found at specific coordinates: 32°12'13.208" North and 88°3'8.982" West.
The town covers a total area of about 5.1 square kilometers (or 2 square miles). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Pennington?
The number of people living in Pennington has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different U.S. Censuses:
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| 1970 | 301 | — | |
| 1980 | 355 | 17.9% | |
| 1990 | 302 | −14.9% | |
| 2000 | 353 | 16.9% | |
| 2010 | 221 | −37.4% | |
| 2020 | 329 | 48.9% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 353 people living in Pennington. These people lived in 142 different homes. Most of these homes (103) were families. The town had about 188 people per square mile.
About 64% of the people in 2000 were White, and about 35% were Black or African American. A small number were Native American or from other backgrounds.
Many homes (about 36%) had children under 18 living there. Most families (54%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.5 people.
The age of people in Pennington varied. About 29% were under 18 years old. About 14% were 65 years or older. The average age was 38 years old.
Pennington's Local Stories
The town of Pennington has a special connection to a famous local story. This story is about the Eliza Battle disaster. The Eliza Battle was a steamboat that had a tragic event on the Tombigbee River. This event has become a well-known piece of local folklore, meaning it's a story passed down through generations.
Who is a Famous Person from Pennington?
- Billie Young is a notable person from Pennington. She is known as an actor, an activist who works for important causes, a poet who writes poems, and an educator who teaches others.
See also
In Spanish: Pennington (Alabama) para niños
