Providence, Alabama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Providence, Alabama
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Location in Marengo County, Alabama
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Marengo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.75 sq mi (4.52 km2) |
| • Land | 1.75 sq mi (4.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 167 |
| • Density | 95.7/sq mi (36.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 01-62688 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0137658 |
Providence is a small town located in Marengo County, Alabama, in the United States. In 2020, about 167 people lived there. This was fewer than the 223 people who lived there in 2010. Providence became an official town sometime in the 1970s.
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Where is Providence?
Providence is found in the northern part of Marengo County. It is located right along U.S. Route 43, a main road.
The town is about 3 miles (4.8 km) north of Linden. Linden is the main city and seat of Marengo County. Providence is also about 13 miles (21 km) south of Demopolis. Demopolis is the biggest city in the county.
To the north of Providence, you'll find Chickasaw State Park. This park is a fun place to visit. The town covers an area of about 1.7 square miles (4.4 square kilometers), and all of it is land. A small river called Chickasaw Bogue flows just south of the town. This river then goes west and joins the Tombigbee River.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Providence has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 252 | — | |
| 1980 | 363 | 44.0% | |
| 1990 | 307 | −15.4% | |
| 2000 | 311 | 1.3% | |
| 2010 | 223 | −28.3% | |
| 2020 | 167 | −25.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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Population in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 311 people living in Providence. These people lived in 124 households, and 99 of these were families. The town had about 176 people per square mile. There were 133 homes in total.
Most of the people in Providence were White (about 84%). About 15% were Black or African American. A small number (less than 1%) were Asian. Also, less than 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 124 households, about 36% had children under 18 living with them. More than half (about 55%) were married couples living together. About 18% had a female head of the household with no husband present.
About 18% of all households were single people living alone. About 8% of these were people aged 65 or older living by themselves. On average, there were about 2.5 people in each household and 2.8 people in each family.
Age Groups
The people in Providence were spread out across different age groups:
- About 27% were under 18 years old.
- About 8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 25% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 14% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Providence was 35 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 96 males.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Providence was about $33,542 per year. For families, the average income was about $39,375 per year. Men earned more on average ($38,750) than women ($24,821). The average income per person in the town was $19,382.
About 6.5% of families and 10% of all people in Providence lived below the poverty line. This included about 18% of children under 18 and about 15% of people aged 65 or older.
See also
- In Spanish: Providence (Alabama) para niños
