Town Creek, Alabama facts for kids
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Town Creek, Alabama
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Former train station in Town Creek
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Location of Town Creek in Lawrence County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Lawrence |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.68 sq mi (6.95 km2) |
| • Land | 2.68 sq mi (6.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,052 |
| • Density | 392.39/sq mi (151.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35672
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| Area code(s) | 256 |
| FIPS code | 01-76584 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406744 |
Town Creek is a small town in Lawrence County, Alabama, United States. It is part of the larger Decatur Metropolitan Area. The town officially started in March 1875.
According to the 2010 census, about 1,100 people lived in Town Creek. By the 2020 census, the population was 1,052. Since 1920, Town Creek has been the second-largest town in Lawrence County, right after Moulton.
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Town Creek's History
Town Creek was first settled in the early 1800s. It was originally called "Jonesboro." This name came from an early settler named William Jones.
The town officially became a town in 1875. One important historical place near Town Creek is the Goode-Hall House. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means it's a special building recognized for its history.
Where is Town Creek?
Town Creek is located in northern Alabama. You can find it at coordinates 34.671518 degrees North and -87.408311 degrees West.
The town is mostly built around where two main roads meet: U.S. Route 72 and State Route 101. It is located southeast of Muscle Shoals and northwest of Decatur. The town of Courtland is just to the east.
State Route 101 connects Town Creek to Wheeler Dam. This dam is a big structure that crosses the Tennessee River a few miles north of the town. The U.S. Census Bureau says that Town Creek covers a total area of about 2.7 square miles (6.95 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
People of Town Creek
The number of people living in Town Creek has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 150 | — | |
| 1890 | 201 | 34.0% | |
| 1900 | 280 | 39.3% | |
| 1910 | 344 | 22.9% | |
| 1920 | 405 | 17.7% | |
| 1930 | 427 | 5.4% | |
| 1940 | 637 | 49.2% | |
| 1950 | 763 | 19.8% | |
| 1960 | 810 | 6.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,203 | 48.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,201 | −0.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,379 | 14.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,216 | −11.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,100 | −9.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,052 | −4.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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2000 Census Information
In the year 2000, there were 1,216 people living in Town Creek. These people lived in 514 households, with 355 of them being families. The town had about 451 people per square mile.
Most of the people were White (about 60.86%), and a good number were Black or African American (about 34.21%). There were also smaller groups of Native American, Asian, and people from other backgrounds. About 3.62% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
2010 Census Information
By 2010, the population of Town Creek was 1,100 people. There were 449 households, and 304 of these were families. The population density was about 407 people per square mile.
The racial makeup of the town had shifted a bit. About 52.4% of the people were White, and 36.0% were Black or African American. Other groups included Native American, Asian, and people from other races. About 6.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
2020 Census Information
As of the 2020 census, Town Creek had 1,052 residents. There were 380 households and 265 families living in the town.
Here's a quick look at the racial makeup in 2020:
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 583 | 55.42% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 344 | 32.69% |
| Native American | 13 | 1.24% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.86% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.09% |
| Other/Mixed | 101 | 9.60% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 3.52% |
Famous People from Town Creek
Many interesting people have connections to Town Creek, including:
- Rilous Carter – He was a vice president at Disney's Epcot.
- John Douglas – A former player in the NBA.
- Chris Goode – A former player in the NFL.
- Kerry Goode – Another former NFL player, who played as a running back.
- Don Jones – An NFL player.
- Antonio Langham – A former NFL player.
- Kalvin Pearson – An NFL Free Agent.
- Bob Penchion – A former NFL player.
- Mack Vickery – A songwriter, singer, and musician from Nashville. He was added to the Alabama Music Hall of Fame in 2003. He was born in Town Creek.
- Ali-Ollie Woodson – A former member of the famous music group The Temptations. He grew up in Town Creek, even though he was born in Detroit.
