Shiloh, DeKalb County, Alabama facts for kids
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Shiloh, Alabama
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Location of Shiloh in DeKalb County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | DeKalb |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.13 sq mi (5.52 km2) |
| • Land | 2.13 sq mi (5.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,204 ft (367 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 321 |
| • Density | 150.56/sq mi (58.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35986
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| Area code(s) | 256 |
| FIPS code | 01-69840 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407327 |
Shiloh is a small town in DeKalb County, Alabama, United States. It became a town in 1962. In 2020, about 321 people lived there. Shiloh is located on top of a place called Sand Mountain.
There has been a problem in Shiloh with homes getting flooded. This flooding is caused by changes made to Alabama State Route 75, a road that was made wider and higher. People are still working to find a solution to this issue.
Geography of Shiloh
Shiloh is located in the western part of DeKalb County. Its exact location is 34°27′56″N 85°52′38″W / 34.46556°N 85.87722°W. The town is about 1,263 feet (385 meters) above sea level.
The city of Rainsville is to the northeast of Shiloh, and the town of Fyffe is to the southwest. Alabama State Route 75 goes through Shiloh, connecting Rainsville and Fyffe.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Shiloh covers a total area of about 4.4 square kilometers (2.13 square miles). All of this area is land.
Population Changes in Shiloh
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| 1970 | 233 | — | |
| 1980 | 297 | 27.5% | |
| 1990 | 252 | −15.2% | |
| 2000 | 289 | 14.7% | |
| 2010 | 274 | −5.2% | |
| 2020 | 321 | 17.2% | |
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The number of people living in Shiloh has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:
- 1970: 233 people
- 1980: 297 people
- 1990: 252 people
- 2000: 289 people
- 2010: 274 people
- 2020: 321 people
Life in Shiloh (2000 Census)
Based on information from the census in 2000, there were 289 people living in Shiloh. These people lived in 116 households, and 80 of these were families.
Most people in Shiloh were White (about 97.58%). A small number were Native American or from other races. About 0.69% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average household in Shiloh had about 2.49 people. The average family had about 3.00 people.
The population was made up of different age groups:
- About 22.8% were under 18 years old.
- About 10.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 31.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 20.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 15.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Shiloh was 35 years.
See also
In Spanish: Shiloh (condado de DeKalb) para niños
