Pleasant Groves, Alabama facts for kids
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Pleasant Groves, Alabama
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Pleasant Groves
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Location of Pleasant Groves in Jackson County, Alabama.
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 Pleasant Groves, Alabama
Location in Alabama
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.65 sq mi (9.45 km2) |
| • Land | 3.65 sq mi (9.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 426 |
| • Density | 116.84/sq mi (45.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 01-61038 |
Pleasant Groves is a small town in Jackson County, Alabama, in the United States. It became an official town on February 17, 1993. In 2010, about 420 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown slightly to 426 people.
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Where is Pleasant Groves?
Pleasant Groves is located in the western part of Jackson County. You can find it on a narrow ridge that comes out from the Cumberland Plateau. This is a large, flat area of land that is higher than the land around it.
Nearby Places
- The town of Woodville is to the southwest, at the bottom of the plateau.
- Skyline is along the plateau to the northeast.
- The Paint Rock River flows through the valley to the northwest.
How Big is the Town?
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Pleasant Groves covers a total area of about 3.8 square miles (9.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The main road through the town is County Road 8.
Who Lives in Pleasant Groves?
The number of people living in Pleasant Groves has changed over the years:
- In 2000, there were 447 people.
- In 2010, the population was 420.
- In 2020, it was 426.
People and Homes
In 2000, there were 447 people living in 166 homes. Most of these homes (138) were families. The town had 177 housing units in total.
Most people in Pleasant Groves were White (about 89%). About 5% were Native American, and about 5.6% were from two or more racial backgrounds. A very small number (0.22%) were Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
Many homes (42.2%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (70.5%) were married couples living together.
The average age of people in the town was 33 years old.
- About 27% of the people were under 18.
- About 10.7% were between 18 and 24.
- About 28.2% were between 25 and 44.
- About 24.8% were between 45 and 64.
- About 9.2% were 65 or older.
See also
- In Spanish: Pleasant Groves (Alabama) for kids
