Rosa, Alabama facts for kids
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Rosa, Alabama
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Location of Rosa in Blount County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Blount |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.20 sq mi (10.88 km2) |
| • Land | 4.19 sq mi (10.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 620 ft (190 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 376 |
| • Density | 89.65/sq mi (34.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35121
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| Area code | 205, 659 |
| FIPS code | 01-66408 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0125932 |
Rosa is a small town located in Blount County, Alabama, in the United States. In 2020, about 376 people lived there.
Where is Rosa?
Rosa is found in the middle part of Blount County. Its borders reach close to Oneonta, which is the main town of the county.
A major road, U.S. Route 231, goes right through Rosa. This road can take you about 4 miles (6 km) southeast to Oneonta. If you go west on US-231, you'll reach Cleveland in about 3 miles (5 km). Keep going north for about 60 miles (97 km) and you'll arrive in Huntsville.
The town of Rosa covers a total area of about 4.2 square miles (10.9 square kilometers). Only a tiny part of this area, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Rosa?
The number of people living in Rosa has changed over the years:
- 1980: 204 people
- 1990: 139 people
- 2000: 313 people
- 2010: 316 people
- 2020: 376 people
In 2000, there were 313 people living in Rosa. Most of the people (nearly 100%) were White. A very small number were Native American. About 0.64% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background.
There were 125 homes in Rosa. In about 39% of these homes, children under 18 lived there. Most homes (63%) were married couples. About 25% of homes were single people or friends living together.
The average age of people in Rosa was 36 years old. About 28% of the population was under 18. About 16% of the people were 65 years old or older.
The average income for a family in Rosa was about $56,563 per year in 2000. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line. This included about 14.5% of children under 18.
See also
In Spanish: Rosa (Alabama) para niños
