Rehobeth, Alabama facts for kids
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Rehobeth, Alabama
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Location of Rehobeth, in Houston County, Alabama.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Alabama |
| County | Houston |
| Unincorporated community of Sanders | 1890s |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor—City Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.52 sq mi (19.47 km2) |
| • Land | 7.49 sq mi (19.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,791 |
| • Density | 239.21/sq mi (92.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−05:00 (CDT) |
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| Area code(s) | 334 |
| Town of Rehobeth incorporated | c. 1996 |
| FIPS code | 01-64152 |
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Rehobeth is a small town located in Houston County, Alabama, in the United States. It started as a community called Sanders in the 1890s. The town officially became incorporated in 1996.
Rehobeth is part of the larger Dothan area. In 2010, about 1,297 people lived there. By 2020, the population grew to 1,791 residents.
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Where is Rehobeth Located?
Rehobeth is found in the western part of Houston County. It is located at specific geographic coordinates: 31.12296 degrees north and -85.45271 degrees west.
The town shares its northern border with the city of Dothan. To its northwest, Rehobeth is next to the town of Taylor.
How Big is Rehobeth?
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Rehobeth covers a total area of about 7.6 square miles (19.7 square kilometers). A very small part of this area, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Rehobeth?
The number of people living in Rehobeth has grown over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 993 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,297 | 30.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,791 | 38.1% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,297 people living in Rehobeth. These people lived in 485 households, which included 388 families. The town had about 206 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Rehobeth were White (95.9%). There were also smaller percentages of Black or African American (1.5%), American Indian (0.8%), and Asian (0.2%) residents. Some people identified as another race (0.8%) or as having two or more races (0.9%). About 2.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (35.5%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (66.0%) were married couples. The average household had 2.67 people, and the average family had 3.02 people.
The median age in Rehobeth was 37.3 years old. This means half the people were younger than 37.3 and half were older. About 26.2% of the population was under 18.
The median income for a household was $51,328. For families, the median income was $55,156. About 9.4% of all people in Rehobeth lived below the poverty line. This included 11.2% of those under 18 and 20.0% of those aged 65 or older.
Population in 2020
By the 2020 United States census, Rehobeth's population had grown to 1,791 people. There were 611 households and 486 families living in the town.
The racial makeup of Rehobeth in 2020 was:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,535 | 85.71% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 99 | 5.53% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.11% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.45% |
| Other/Mixed | 98 | 5.47% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 | 2.74% |
