Slocomb, Alabama facts for kids
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Slocomb
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Location of Slocomb in Geneva County, Alabama
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Geneva |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.50 sq mi (24.60 km2) |
| • Land | 9.49 sq mi (24.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 285 ft (87 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,082 |
| • Density | 219.41/sq mi (84.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36375
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| Area code(s) | 334 |
| FIPS code | 01-71040 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0126977 |
Slocomb is a city in Geneva County, Alabama, in the United States. It is part of the larger Dothan area.
In 2020, about 2,082 people lived there. The city is named after Frank W. Slocomb, who was a postmaster. Slocomb became an official city in 1901. It is known as the "home of the tomato." The mascot for Slocomb High School is called the "Redtop."
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Where is Slocomb Located?
Slocomb is located in the state of Alabama. Its exact coordinates are 31.108541 degrees North and 85.594307 degrees West.
The U.S. Census Bureau says the city covers about 9.5 square miles (24.6 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Who Lives in Slocomb?
This section shares information about the people who live in Slocomb.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Slocomb has changed over many years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown or shrunk:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 896 | — | |
| 1920 | 581 | −35.2% | |
| 1930 | 964 | 65.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,041 | 8.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,219 | 17.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,368 | 12.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,883 | 37.6% | |
| 1980 | 2,153 | 14.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,906 | −11.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,052 | 7.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,980 | −3.5% | |
| 2020 | 2,082 | 5.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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People in Slocomb in 2020
In 2020, there were 2,082 people living in Slocomb. There were 844 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 525 of these households were families.
Here's a breakdown of the different groups of people living in Slocomb in 2020:
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 1,444 | 69.36% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 346 | 16.62% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.38% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.38% |
| Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.1% |
| Other/Mixed | 130 | 6.24% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 144 | 6.92% |
People in Slocomb in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,980 people living in Slocomb. There were 816 households and 554 families. The city had about 208 people per square mile (80 people per square kilometer). There were 955 homes, with about 100 homes per square mile (39 homes per square kilometer).
Most people in Slocomb were White (72.2%). About 22.6% were Black or African American. Other groups included Native American (0.8%) and Asian (0.1%). About 2.6% were from other races, and 1.7% were from two or more races. About 4.7% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
About 25.6% of households had children under 18 living with them. About 45.2% were married couples. About 19.4% were single mothers. About 32.1% of households were not families. About 28.4% of households had only one person living there. About 12.8% had someone 65 years or older living alone. The average household had 2.43 people, and the average family had 2.94 people.
The average income for a household in the city was $32,212. For families, it was $39,496. Men earned about $25,962, while women earned about $21,250. The average income per person in the city was $12,772. About 20.6% of families and 23.8% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included 32.1% of those under 18 and 29.5% of those 65 or older.
Famous People from Slocomb
Slocomb has been home to some notable people, especially athletes:
- Brad Baxter – He used to play as a running back in the National Football League. He went to Slocomb High School.
- Tony Bowick – He was a football player for the Atlanta Falcons. He also graduated from Slocomb High School.
- Clay Holmes – He is a professional baseball pitcher for the Major League Baseball team, the New York Yankees. He graduated from Slocomb High School and started his MLB career with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2018.
See also
In Spanish: Slocomb (Alabama) para niños
