Reform, Alabama facts for kids
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Reform
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Location of Reform in Pickens County, Alabama
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Pickens |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.04 sq mi (20.82 km2) |
| • Land | 8.01 sq mi (20.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 240 ft (70 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,520 |
| • Density | 189.81/sq mi (73.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35481
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| Area code(s) | 205, 659 |
| FIPS code | 01-64104 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0125544 |
Reform (pronounced REE-form) is a city in Pickens County, Alabama, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,520 people lived there.
The city is located in western Alabama. It sits about halfway between Columbus, Mississippi and Tuscaloosa. You can find it along U.S. Route 82.
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History of Reform, Alabama
Reform started as a small community. It got its first post office in 1841. The city officially became a town on March 2, 1898. This happened after a train service, the Mobile and Ohio Railroad, came to the area.
People say the city got its name from a story. An evangelist, a person who preaches, visited the early settlers. He told them they needed to "reform," meaning to improve their lives.
Weather Records and Important Events
On January 24, 1940, Reform set a record for the most snow in Alabama. It had 22 inches (56 cm) of snow!
In May 1968, a special event happened in Reform. A group called the Southern Christian Leadership Conference organized a "mule train." This train was part of the Poor People's Campaign. It stopped in Reform for two days. Then, it continued its journey to Washington, DC.
On August 31, 2017, an EF2 tornado hit the area. This tornado caused a lot of damage. It moved through Pickens, Lamar, and Fayette counties. The nearby community of Palmetto also saw significant damage.
Geography of Reform
Reform is in west central Alabama. It is where U.S. Route 82 and Alabama State Route 17 meet.
U.S. Route 82 goes through the city from northwest to southeast. It leads 8 miles (13 km) southeast to Gordo. It also goes 31 miles (50 km) to Tuscaloosa. Tuscaloosa is the largest city nearby. Columbus, Mississippi is 29 miles (47 km) to the northwest.
Alabama State Route 17 runs north to south. It goes 19 miles (31 km) north to Millport. It also goes 10 miles (16 km) south to Carrollton. Carrollton is the main town in Pickens County.
Land and Water Area
The city of Reform covers about 8.1 square miles (20.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.07 square kilometers), is water.
Population in Reform
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 198 | — | |
| 1910 | 550 | 177.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,069 | 94.4% | |
| 1930 | 898 | −16.0% | |
| 1940 | 885 | −1.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,141 | 28.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,241 | 8.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,893 | 52.5% | |
| 1980 | 2,245 | 18.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,105 | −6.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,978 | −6.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,702 | −14.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,520 | −10.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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People Living in Reform (2020)
In 2020, there were 1,520 people living in Reform. There were 696 households and 475 families.
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 651 | 42.83% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 782 | 51.45% |
| Other/Mixed | 54 | 3.55% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 2.17% |
People Living in Reform (2010)
In 2010, Reform had 1,702 people. About 50.6% were White. Around 48.2% were African American. A small number were Native American (0.1%), from other races (0.4%), or of two or more races (0.7%). About 0.9% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Education in Reform
The Pickens County Board of Education manages schools in Reform. Students in Reform go to Reform Elementary School. Older students attend Pickens County High School.
Famous People from Reform
Many notable people have come from Reform, Alabama. They include athletes and other public figures.
- Tony Dixon – He played safety for the Dallas Cowboys football team.
- Doug Elmore – He was a punter for the Washington Redskins football team.
- Andrew F. Fox – He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
- James L. Malone – He was a head football coach at Northeast Louisiana State College.
- John Proctor – He was an FBI agent. He helped solve an important case in 1964.
- Michael Williams – He played tight end in the NFL for the New England Patriots.
See also
In Spanish: Reform (Alabama) para niños
