Trafford, Alabama facts for kids
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Trafford, Alabama
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Location of Trafford in Blount County and Jefferson County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| Counties | Jefferson, Blount |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.74 sq mi (7.10 km2) |
| • Land | 2.74 sq mi (7.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 613 |
| • Density | 223.48/sq mi (86.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 205 & 659 |
| FIPS code | 01-76680 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0153714 |
Trafford is a small town located in Jefferson County, Alabama, in the United States. A tiny part of the town also reaches into Blount County. Trafford officially became a town in 1948. In 2020, about 613 people lived there.
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Where is Trafford Located?
Trafford is found in the northern part of Jefferson County. Its exact location is 33°49′8″N 86°44′48″W / 33.81889°N 86.74667°W. The Locust Fork of the Black Warrior River flows through the northwest side of the town. The town of County Line is right next to Trafford on its eastern side. Trafford is about 26 miles (42 km) north of downtown Birmingham.
How Big is Trafford?
The U.S. Census Bureau states that Trafford covers a total area of about 2.4 square miles (6.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's official borders.
Trafford's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 551 | — | |
| 1960 | 529 | −4.0% | |
| 1970 | 628 | 18.7% | |
| 1980 | 673 | 7.2% | |
| 1990 | 739 | 9.8% | |
| 2000 | 523 | −29.2% | |
| 2010 | 646 | 23.5% | |
| 2020 | 613 | −5.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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The population of Trafford has changed over the years. In 1950, there were 551 people. The population grew steadily until 1990, when it reached its highest point of 739 people. By 2000, the population dropped to 523, but it increased again to 646 in 2010. The most recent count in 2020 showed 613 residents.
Who Lives in Trafford?
Based on the 2000 census, there were 523 people living in Trafford. These people made up 220 households, with 159 of them being families. Most residents were White (98.47%). A small number were Black or African American (0.96%), or from other backgrounds.
About 25.5% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (52.7%) were married couples. The average household had 2.38 people, and the average family had 2.82 people. The median age in Trafford was 40 years old. This means half the people were younger than 40 and half were older.
See also
In Spanish: Trafford (Alabama) para niños
