Pine Ridge, Alabama facts for kids
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Pine Ridge, Alabama
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Location of Pine Ridge in DeKalb County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | DeKalb |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.33 sq mi (3.45 km2) |
| • Land | 1.33 sq mi (3.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 955 ft (291 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 263 |
| • Density | 197.45/sq mi (76.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35968
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| Area code(s) | 256 and 938 |
| FIPS code | 01-60372 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407119 |
Pine Ridge is a small town in DeKalb County, Alabama, United States. It became an official town in 1982. In 2020, about 263 people lived there.
Where is Pine Ridge?
Pine Ridge is located in the middle of DeKalb County. It is next to the city of Fort Payne on its east side. To the northwest, it borders the city of Rainsville.
The town is in the Ridge and Valley part of the Appalachian Mountains. It sits on several low ridges and valleys. These include Middle Ridge, Dugout Valley, and Shinbone Ridge. The town also touches the eastern edge of Sand Mountain. Sand Mountain is a part of the Cumberland Plateau.
Alabama State Route 35 goes through Pine Ridge. This road connects Fort Payne and Rainsville. You can also reach Pine Ridge from Interstate 59 by taking Exit 218. This exit is about 2 miles east of the town.
The U.S. Census Bureau says the town covers about 3.4 square kilometers (1.3 square miles). All of this area is land.
People of Pine Ridge
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 227 | — | |
| 2000 | 243 | 7.0% | |
| 2010 | 282 | 16.0% | |
| 2020 | 263 | −6.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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Let's look at how the population of Pine Ridge has changed:
- In 1990, there were 227 people.
- In 2000, the population grew to 243.
- By 2010, it reached 282 people.
- In 2020, the population was 263.
Population in 2010
According to the 2010 Census, 282 people lived in Pine Ridge. There were 104 households. Most of the people (76.2%) were non-Hispanic white. About 1.8% were Black or African American. A small number (0.4%) were Pacific Islander. About 1.4% were from two or more races. Also, 20.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Population in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 243 people living in Pine Ridge. They lived in 100 households, and 70 of these were families. The town had about 192 people per square mile. There were 112 homes, with about 88 homes per square mile.
Most people in 2000 were White (96.30%). About 3.70% were from two or more races. A very small number (0.41%) were Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, 33% of households had children under 18. About 58% were married couples. Around 7% had a female head of household with no husband. About 29% of households were individuals living alone. Of these, 12% were people aged 65 or older. The average household had 2.43 people. The average family had 3.01 people.
The population was spread out by age:
- 24.3% were under 18 years old.
- 11.1% were between 18 and 24.
- 30.5% were between 25 and 44.
- 22.2% were between 45 and 64.
- 11.9% were 65 years or older.
The average age in town was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were about 90 males.
The average income for a household in 2000 was $28,250. For families, it was $30,833. The average income per person was $14,237. About 15.3% of families and 14.9% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included 16.4% of those under 18 and 20% of those 65 or older.
