Shorter, Alabama facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Shorter, Alabama
|
|
|---|---|
Shorter town hall and volunteer fire department
|
|
| Motto(s):
"A Town on the Move"
|
|
Location in Macon County, Alabama
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Macon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.57 sq mi (11.83 km2) |
| • Land | 4.54 sq mi (11.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 367 ft (112 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 385 |
| • Density | 84.8/sq mi (32.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36075
|
| Area code(s) | 334 |
| FIPS code | 01-70128 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0126817 |
Shorter is a small town located in Macon County, Alabama, in the United States. In 2020, about 385 people lived there. This number was a bit lower than in 2010, when 474 people called Shorter home. The town officially became a town, or "incorporated," in 1984.
Where is Shorter, Alabama?
Shorter is found in the western part of Macon County. It is right along U.S. Route 80, a major road. If you travel east from Shorter, you'll reach Montgomery, the capital city of Alabama, which is about 24 miles away. Going west for about 15 miles will take you to Tuskegee.
The town covers an area of about 11.8 square kilometers (or 4.5 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.07 square kilometers, is water. The center of Shorter sits on a small hill. Water from this hill flows south into Cubahatchee Creek and north into Calebee Creek. Both of these creeks eventually flow into the Tallapoosa River.
Who Lives in Shorter?
The number of people living in Shorter has changed over the years.
- In 1990, there were 461 people.
- By 2000, the population was 355.
- In 2010, it grew to 474 people.
- In 2020, the population was 385.
Most people in Shorter are Black or African American. In 2020, about 70% of the people identified as Black or African American. About 22% of the people were White. A small number of people were Native American, Asian, or of mixed races. There were also some people of Hispanic or Latino background.
Famous People from Shorter
- Morris Dees is a well-known person who came from Shorter. He is famous for helping to start the Southern Poverty Law Center. This organization works to fight against hate groups and promote civil rights for everyone.
See also
In Spanish: Shorter (Alabama) para niños
