Petrey, Alabama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Petrey, Alabama
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Petrey, Alabama in 2012
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Location of Petrey in Crenshaw County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Crenshaw |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2) |
| • Land | 0.73 sq mi (1.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
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| • Total | 67 |
| • Density | 91.28/sq mi (35.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36062
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| Area code(s) | 334 |
| FIPS code | 01-59328 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0124652 |
Petrey is a small town located in Crenshaw County, Alabama, in the United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 67 people.
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About Petrey's Location
Petrey is found in the northeastern part of Crenshaw County. You can find its exact spot using these coordinates: 31°51′1″N 86°12′26″W.
Land and Water Area
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 1.9 square kilometers (0.75 square miles). Most of this area is land. A small part, about 0.04 square kilometers (0.02 square miles), is water.
How Petrey Got Its Name
The town of Petrey was named after a man who owned a very large cotton farm. When the railroad company wanted to build a train station on his land, he agreed. So, the railroad company decided to name the new train station after him. Over time, the area around the station grew into the town we now know as Petrey.
Who Lives in Petrey? (Demographics)
Demographics is the study of a population. It helps us understand who lives in a place, including how many people there are, their ages, and how households are made up.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Petrey has changed over many years. Here is a quick look at the population from different census counts:
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| 1920 | 165 | — | |
| 1930 | 168 | 1.8% | |
| 1940 | 258 | 53.6% | |
| 1950 | 171 | −33.7% | |
| 1960 | 165 | −3.5% | |
| 1970 | 122 | −26.1% | |
| 1980 | 93 | −23.8% | |
| 1990 | 80 | −14.0% | |
| 2000 | 63 | −21.2% | |
| 2010 | 58 | −7.9% | |
| 2020 | 67 | 15.5% | |
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Petrey's Population in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 63 people living in Petrey. These people lived in 28 households, and 15 of these were families.
Most of the people living in Petrey at that time were White (95.24%). A smaller number were Black or African American (4.76%). Some people also identified as Hispanic or Latino (4.76%).
Households and Families
Out of the 28 households in 2000:
- About 25% had children under 18 living with them.
- More than half (53.6%) were married couples living together.
- A small number (3.6%) had a female head of household without a husband present.
- About 42.9% were non-family households, meaning people living alone or with roommates who are not family.
- Nearly 40% of all households had someone living alone. About 17.9% of these were people aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average household had about 2.25 people, and the average family had about 3.13 people.
Age Groups
The population in 2000 was spread out across different age groups:
- 14.3% were under 18 years old.
- 12.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 22.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 30.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 20.6% were 65 years old or older.
The median age in Petrey was 46 years. This means half the people were younger than 46 and half were older.
See also
In Spanish: Petrey (Alabama) para niños
