Theodore, Alabama facts for kids
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Theodore, Alabama
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First Baptist Church in Theodore
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Location in Mobile County and the state of Alabama
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Mobile |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.98 sq mi (20.68 km2) |
| • Land | 7.98 sq mi (20.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,270 |
| • Density | 785.52/sq mi (303.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
36582, 36590, 36619
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| Area code(s) | 251 |
| FIPS code | 01-75768 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0127851 |
Theodore is a community in Mobile County, Alabama, United States. It is not a city but a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts as a specific place for population studies. In 2020, about 6,270 people lived there. Theodore is part of the larger Mobile metropolitan area. Before the 1900s, this area was called "Clements." It was later named after William Theodore Hieronymous, who ran a sawmill and was the local postmaster.
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Where is Theodore Located?
Theodore is found in the southern part of Mobile County. It is near the city of Mobile. The original center of Theodore is now actually inside Mobile's city limits. To the northwest, Theodore borders Tillmans Corner.
How Big is Theodore?
Interstate 10 forms the boundary between Theodore and Tillmans Corner. You can get to Theodore from Exit 13 (Theodore Dawes Road) on I-10. This highway goes northeast about 14 miles (23 km) to downtown Mobile. It also goes west about 27 miles (43 km) to the Pascagoula, Mississippi, area. The Theodore CDP covers a total area of about 8.0 square miles (20.7 square kilometers). Only a tiny part of this area, about 0.002 square miles (0.005 square kilometers), is water.
Theodore's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 277 | — | |
| 1980 | 6,392 | — | |
| 1990 | 6,509 | 1.8% | |
| 2000 | 6,811 | 4.6% | |
| 2010 | 6,130 | −10.0% | |
| 2020 | 6,270 | 2.3% | |
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Theodore first appeared in the U.S. Census in 1890 as a small village. A census is a count of the population that happens every ten years. After 1890, Theodore wasn't listed again until 1980. At that time, it was officially named a "census-designated place" (CDP).
Theodore's Population in 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 6,130 people lived in Theodore. There were 2,293 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 1,681 of these households were families. The population density was about 770 people per square mile (297 people per square kilometer).
- About 79.7% of the people were White.
- About 13.3% were Black or African American.
- About 1.1% were Native American.
- About 2.4% were Asian.
- About 1.1% were from other races.
- About 2.2% were from two or more races.
- About 3.2% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (35.7%) had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.67 people, and the average family had 3.08 people. The median age in Theodore was 34.3 years old. This means half the people were younger than 34.3, and half were older.
Theodore's Population in 2020
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 4,186 | 66.76% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,188 | 18.95% |
| Native American | 69 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 198 | 3.16% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.02% |
| Other/Mixed | 343 | 5.47% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 285 | 4.55% |
As of the 2020 United States census, Theodore had 6,270 people. There were 2,035 households and 1,465 families living in the CDP.
Schools in Theodore
The schools in Theodore are part of the Mobile County Public School System.
- Two elementary schools, Mary Borroughs and Nan Gray Davis, serve different parts of the community.
- All students living in Theodore attend Hankins Middle School.
- All high school students go to Theodore High School.
Fun Places to Visit in Theodore
Theodore has some interesting places nearby:
- Bellingrath Gardens: A beautiful garden with many different plants and flowers.
- Mobile Greyhound park: A place where you can watch greyhound dog races.
- Fowl River: A river that flows through the area, great for outdoor activities.
Famous People From Theodore
Many notable people have connections to Theodore:
- Paul Bearer (William Moody): A well-known wrestling manager, famous for working with The Undertaker.
- Bernie Carbo: A former professional baseball player in Major League Baseball.
- Kentrail Davis: A professional baseball player who played in the minor leagues.
- Rodger McFarlane: The first executive director of Gay Men's Health Crisis, an important health organization.
- C. J. Mosley: A college football linebacker for Alabama and now an NFL linebacker for the New York Jets.
- Etric Pruitt: A professional football player.
- Willie Quinnie: A former NFL wide receiver.
- Geoff Ramsey: A co-founder of the popular online companies Rooster Teeth and Achievement Hunter.
- Andre Royal: A former NFL linebacker.
See also
In Spanish: Theodore (Alabama) para niños
