Union Grove, Alabama facts for kids
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Union Grove, Alabama
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Location in Marshall County, Alabama
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Marshall |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.57 sq mi (1.47 km2) |
| • Land | 0.56 sq mi (1.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,027 ft (313 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 67 |
| • Density | 120.50/sq mi (46.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35175
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| Area code(s) | 256 |
| FIPS code | 01-77784 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406778 |
Union Grove is a small town in Marshall County, Alabama, in the United States. It is part of the larger Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area. In 2020, the town had a population of 67 people. This number was a little lower than the 77 people counted in the 2010 census.
The town got its name during the American Civil War. Union soldiers camped here for a while after passing through a place called Parches Cove. Because of this, the area became known as Union Grove.
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Geography and Location
Union Grove is located in the western part of Marshall County. You can find it at these coordinates: 34°24′0″N 86°26′46″W / 34.40000°N 86.44611°W. It is about 7 miles (11 km) northeast of Arab. It is also about 5 miles (8 km) southwest of the Guntersville Dam on the Tennessee River.
The town sits on top of Brindley Mountain, which is a fairly flat area. This mountain is near the southwest end of the Appalachian Plateau. Union Grove is about 1,040 feet (317 meters) above sea level. The Arab Electric Cooperative provides electricity to Union Grove. This power comes from the Tennessee Valley Authority.
Area Size
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Union Grove covers a total area of about 0.6 square miles (1.6 square kilometers). A very small part of this area, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 118 | — | |
| 1980 | 127 | 7.6% | |
| 1990 | 119 | −6.3% | |
| 2000 | 94 | −21.0% | |
| 2010 | 77 | −18.1% | |
| 2020 | 67 | −13.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Let's look at the population of Union Grove based on the census from 2000. At that time, there were 94 people living in the town. These people lived in 38 households, and 28 of these were families. The town had about 165.5 people per square mile (63.9 people per square kilometer). There were also 41 housing units, which means places where people live.
Who Lives in Union Grove?
Most of the people in Union Grove in 2000 were White (97.87%). A small number were Native American (1.06%) and Asian (1.06%).
Out of the 38 households:
- About 31.6% had children under 18 living there.
- 60.5% were married couples living together.
- 7.9% had a female head of the house with no husband present.
- 26.3% were not families.
- 21.1% of all households were made up of people living alone.
- 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
The average household had about 2.47 people. The average family had about 2.89 people.
Age Groups
The population in Union Grove was spread out across different age groups:
- 21.3% were under 18 years old.
- 6.4% were from 18 to 24 years old.
- 30.9% were from 25 to 44 years old.
- 22.3% were from 45 to 64 years old.
- 19.1% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the town was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were about 108.9 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.
Income Levels
In 2000, the average income for a household in Union Grove was $36,250. The average income for a family was also $36,250. Men had an average income of $32,292, while women had an average income of $19,375. The per capita income (income per person) for the town was $15,467.
About 15.4% of families and 9.8% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included no one under 18 years old, but 20.0% of those over 64 years old.
Education System
The Marshall County School System serves Union Grove. Most children living in Union Grove attend schools within this system.
- Brindlee Mountain Primary is for students from kindergarten through 2nd grade.
- Brindlee Mountain Elementary is for students from 3rd through 5th grade.
- Brindlee Mountain Middle School teaches students from 6th to 8th grade.
- Brindlee Mountain High School is for students from 9th through 12th grade.
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