Rutledge, Alabama facts for kids
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Rutledge, Alabama
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Location of Rutledge in Crenshaw County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Crenshaw |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.86 sq mi (15.18 km2) |
| • Land | 5.86 sq mi (15.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 351 |
| • Density | 59.89/sq mi (23.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36071
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| Area code(s) | 334 |
| FIPS code | 01-67176 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0153234 |
Rutledge is a small town in Crenshaw County, Alabama, United States. In 2010, the town had a population of 467 people. By 2020, the number of people living there was 351.
Where is Rutledge?
Rutledge is located right in the middle of Crenshaw County. You can find it at coordinates 31°43′59″N 86°18′35″W / 31.73306°N 86.30972°W.
The city of Luverne is very close. It is the main town in Crenshaw County and sits right next to Rutledge's eastern side.
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Rutledge covers about 15.2 square kilometers (or 5.86 square miles) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
A Look at Rutledge's Past
Rutledge started out with a different name: Barber's Crossroads. It was first settled by a person named Jared Phelps Barber.
For a short time, the town was called Crenshaw. But on June 10, 1867, its name was changed to Rutledge. This was done to honor Captain Henry Rutledge. He was a soldier in the 59th Alabama Infantry during the American Civil War.
Rutledge was very important in the early days of Crenshaw County. It was the first county seat, which means it was where the county government was located. It held this position from March 1867 until May 1893. The town officially became an incorporated town in 1871.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 215 | — | |
| 1890 | 314 | 46.0% | |
| 1900 | 346 | 10.2% | |
| 1910 | 230 | −33.5% | |
| 1920 | 155 | −32.6% | |
| 1930 | 215 | 38.7% | |
| 1940 | 289 | 34.4% | |
| 1950 | 370 | 28.0% | |
| 1960 | 276 | −25.4% | |
| 1970 | 353 | 27.9% | |
| 1980 | 496 | 40.5% | |
| 1990 | 473 | −4.6% | |
| 2000 | 476 | 0.6% | |
| 2010 | 467 | −1.9% | |
| 2020 | 351 | −24.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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The number of people living in Rutledge has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 476 people living in the town. These people lived in 201 homes.
About 28.4% of the homes had children under 18 living there. The average number of people in each home was 2.37.
The age of people in Rutledge was spread out. About 25.4% were under 18 years old. Around 14.3% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 37 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Rutledge (Alabama) para niños
