Woodland, Alabama facts for kids
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Woodland, Alabama
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Location of Woodland in Randolph County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Randolph |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.56 sq mi (4.04 km2) |
| • Land | 1.56 sq mi (4.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 221 |
| • Density | 141.85/sq mi (54.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36280
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| Area code(s) | 256 |
| FIPS code | 01-83400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0129193 |
Woodland is a small town located in Randolph County, Alabama, in the United States. It's a quiet community that officially became a town in 1967. In 2020, about 221 people lived there.
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Geography
Where is Woodland?
Woodland is found in the eastern part of Alabama. You can find it on a map using its coordinates: 33.373655 degrees North and 85.395700 degrees West.
The town is located along Alabama State Route 48. This road connects Woodland to Wedowee, which is the main town in Randolph County. Wedowee is about 9 miles (14 km) southwest of Woodland. If you travel northeast on Route 48 for about 10 miles (16 km), you will reach the border between Alabama and Georgia.
The U.S. Census Bureau, which counts people and collects information about places, says that Woodland covers about 1.1 square miles (2.8 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
People Living in Woodland
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 177 | — | |
| 1980 | 192 | 8.5% | |
| 1990 | 189 | −1.6% | |
| 2000 | 192 | 1.6% | |
| 2010 | 184 | −4.2% | |
| 2020 | 221 | 20.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 192 people living in Woodland. These people lived in 82 different homes, and 56 of these were families. The town had about 170 people per square mile. There were also 90 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people living in Woodland in 2000 were White (88.54%). About 11.46% of the people were Black or African American.
Out of the 82 homes, about 36.6% had children under 18 living there. More than half (51.2%) were married couples living together. About 17.1% of homes had a female head of household without a husband present. About 30.5% of all homes were made up of individuals living alone. Of those, 12.2% were people aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average number of people in a household was 2.34, and the average family size was 2.89. The typical income for a household in Woodland was $31,500. For families, the typical income was $41,250. About 14.9% of the town's population lived below the poverty line. This means they had less money than needed for basic things like food and housing. This included 22.7% of those under 18 and 5.4% of those 65 or older.
Famous People
Some well-known people have connections to Woodland:
- Vern Gosdin - A country and gospel music singer.
- Wes Bayliss - The lead singer for the band The Steel Woods.
Photo gallery
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Woodland Town Hall
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Woodland Post Office (zip code: 36280)
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Woodland High School, "Home of the Bobcats".
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Woodland Volunteer Fire Department
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Woodland's most distinctive landmarks are the twin water towers which are positioned in the middle of town.
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The Blue Dolphin Swim Club
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Bee's Grocery serves as the town's primary grocery store.
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Alabama State Route 48 as seen from Downtown Woodland, Alabama.
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An antique shop in Woodland, Alabama.
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Bear Creek runs southwest of Woodland, Alabama
See also
In Spanish: Woodland (Alabama) para niños
