Red Level, Alabama facts for kids
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Red Level, Alabama
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Location of Red Level in Covington County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Covington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.93 sq mi (4.99 km2) |
| • Land | 1.92 sq mi (4.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 432 |
| • Density | 224.77/sq mi (86.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36474
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| Area code(s) | 334 |
| FIPS code | 01-63768 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0154489 |
Red Level is a small town located in Covington County, Alabama, in the United States. In 2020, about 432 people lived there.
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Where is Red Level?
Red Level is found in the northwest part of Covington County. It is located at coordinates 31°24′28″N 86°36′37″W / 31.407735°N 86.610377°W. The town covers an area of about 1.93 square miles (5.0 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit (0.01 square miles or 0.01 square kilometers) being water.
How Many People Live in Red Level?
Red Level first appeared in the U.S. Census in 1910. It officially became a town in 1901.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 317 | — | |
| 1920 | 385 | 21.5% | |
| 1930 | 445 | 15.6% | |
| 1940 | 516 | 16.0% | |
| 1950 | 656 | 27.1% | |
| 1960 | 617 | −5.9% | |
| 1970 | 616 | −0.2% | |
| 1980 | 504 | −18.2% | |
| 1990 | 588 | 16.7% | |
| 2000 | 556 | −5.4% | |
| 2010 | 487 | −12.4% | |
| 2020 | 432 | −11.3% | |
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In 1960, there was a mistake in the population count. It was first reported as 327 people. Later, it was corrected to 617 residents. This happened because many people living just outside the town limits were not counted correctly.
What is the Population Like Today?
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 382 | 88.43% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 27 | 6.25% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.23% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.23% |
| Other/Mixed | 19 | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 0.46% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 432 people living in Red Level. These people made up 159 households, with 107 of them being families.
Why is it Called Red Level?
The town's name, Red Level, comes from a store that used to be in the area. This store was called "Read's Level." The owner, James Read, said his name with a silent "a." This led to people misspelling the name as "Red," and it stuck!
Famous People from Red Level
Several notable people have connections to Red Level:
- Eugene Crum Foshee: He was an Alabama state legislator, which means he helped make laws for the state. He was born in Red Level.
- Q. V. Lowe: He is a well-known head baseball coach for Auburn University at Montgomery.
- Luther Terry: He was the Surgeon General of the United States. This is a very important health official. He was in this role when a famous report about smoking and health was released. This report led to the warning messages you see on tobacco products today.
- Willie Tyler: He is a ventriloquist and entertainer, known for making puppets seem to talk. He was born in Red Level.
See also
In Spanish: Red Level (Alabama) para niños
