Pine Apple, Alabama facts for kids
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Pine Apple, Alabama
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Location of Pine Apple in Wilcox County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Wilcox |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.10 sq mi (8.03 km2) |
| • Land | 3.10 sq mi (8.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 143 |
| • Density | 46.13/sq mi (17.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36768
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| Area code(s) | 251 |
| FIPS code | 01-59880 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0152909 |
Pine Apple is a small town in Wilcox County, Alabama, United States. It became an official town in 1872. According to the 2020 census, 143 people live there.
Pine Apple is special because it has two places listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are the Hawthorne House and the Pine Apple Historic District.
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History of Pine Apple
The town of Pine Apple was first planned out in 1825. Back then, it had a different name: Friendship.
In 1852, the town's name was changed to Pine Apple. This new name came about because there were many pine trees and apple groves growing near the town.
Geography of Pine Apple
Pine Apple is located in Alabama. Its exact spot on a map is at 31.867882 degrees north and 86.987624 degrees west.
The U.S. Census Bureau says that the town covers a total area of about 3.1 square miles (8.03 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
The number of people living in Pine Apple has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 358 | — | |
| 1890 | 520 | 45.3% | |
| 1900 | 623 | 19.8% | |
| 1910 | 627 | 0.6% | |
| 1920 | 464 | −26.0% | |
| 1930 | 438 | −5.6% | |
| 1940 | 455 | 3.9% | |
| 1950 | 445 | −2.2% | |
| 1960 | 355 | −20.2% | |
| 1970 | 347 | −2.3% | |
| 1980 | 298 | −14.1% | |
| 1990 | 365 | 22.5% | |
| 2000 | 145 | −60.3% | |
| 2010 | 132 | −9.0% | |
| 2020 | 143 | 8.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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2020 Census Information
In 2020, the town's population was 143 people. Most of the people living in Pine Apple were White (63.64%), followed by Black or African American (30.77%). A small number of people identified as Pacific Islander, Mixed Race, or Hispanic/Latino.
Education in Pine Apple
The only school district in Wilcox County is the Wilcox County School District. The main high school for students in the area is Wilcox Central High School.
Famous People from Pine Apple
Some notable people have come from Pine Apple:
- Fred Cone - He was a professional running back in the NFL. He played for the Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys.
- Kenneth R. Giddens - He was a broadcaster and an executive for the Voice of America.
- Philemon T. Herbert - He used to be a U.S. Representative for California.
See also
In Spanish: Pine Apple (Alabama) para niños
