St. Florian, Alabama facts for kids
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St. Florian, Alabama
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Location of St. Florian in Lauderdale County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Lauderdale |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.39 sq mi (11.36 km2) |
| • Land | 4.37 sq mi (11.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 584 |
| • Density | 133.76/sq mi (51.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 01-67536 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0153248 |
| Website | http://www.stflorianalabama.com/ |
St. Florian is a small town in Lauderdale County, Alabama, in the United States. It is part of a larger area known as "The Shoals", which includes the cities of Florence and Muscle Shoals. In 2010, the town had a population of 413 people. By 2020, this number grew to 584 residents.
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History of St. Florian
The area where St. Florian now stands was first called Wilson Stand. This name came from John and Matthew Wilson, who were the first owners of the land.
The town as we know it today was started in the 1870s. A group of German settlers moved there and decided to name their new home after Saint Florian. A post office opened in St. Florian in 1879, but it closed down in 1904. The town officially became an incorporated town sometime in the 1970s.
Where is St. Florian Located?
St. Florian is located in Alabama at specific coordinates: 34.872753 degrees North and 87.625117 degrees West.
The U.S. Census Bureau says the town covers a total area of about 3.0 square miles (7.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 135 | — | |
| 1970 | 168 | — | |
| 1980 | 305 | 81.5% | |
| 1990 | 388 | 27.2% | |
| 2000 | 335 | −13.7% | |
| 2010 | 413 | 23.3% | |
| 2020 | 584 | 41.4% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 335 people living in St. Florian. These people lived in 129 households, and 103 of those were families. The town had about 112 people per square mile. There were also 140 housing units, which are homes or apartments.
Most of the people in St. Florian in 2000 were White (98.81%). A small number were Black or African American (0.60%) or Asian (0.60%).
Many households (34.1%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (72.9%) were married couples living together. About 17.1% of all households were people living alone.
The average household had 2.60 people, and the average family had 2.89 people.
Age and Income in St. Florian
In 2000, the population of St. Florian was spread out by age. About 22.1% of the people were under 18 years old. About 31.0% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 11.6% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 40 years.
The median income for a household in St. Florian was $46,250. This means half of the households earned more than this amount, and half earned less. For families, the median income was $48,125.
About 9.8% of all people in St. Florian lived below the poverty line. This included 16.5% of those under 18 and 7.5% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: St. Florian (Alabama) para niños
