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Chatom, Alabama
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| Town of Chatom | |
The Washington County Courthouse
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Location of Chatom in Washington County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.72 sq mi (27.77 km2) |
| • Land | 10.72 sq mi (27.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,104 |
| • Density | 102.97/sq mi (39.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36518
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| Area code(s) | 251 |
| FIPS code | 01-14008 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0115982 |
| Website | http://www.chatom.org/ |
Chatom is a town in Washington County, Alabama, United States. It incorporated in 1949. Chatom is the county seat of Washington County, holding the distinction since 1907. The town's population was 1,288 At the 2010 census, up from 1,193 in 2000.
Geography
Chatom is located at 31°27′42″N 88°14′53″W / 31.461656°N 88.248051°W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 10.9 square miles (28 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 609 | — | |
| 1960 | 993 | 63.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,059 | 6.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,122 | 5.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,094 | −2.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,193 | 9.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,288 | 8.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,104 | −14.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 1,288 people, 458 households, and 326 families living in the town. The population density was 118.2 people per square mile (45.7/km2). There were 521 housing units at an average density of 47.8 per square mile (18/km2). The ethnic makeup of the town was 68.2% White, 31.1% Black or African American, 0% Native American, 0.3% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. 0.6% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of the 458 households 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 20.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 26.2% of households were one person and 11.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.02.
The age distribution was 26.3% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% 65 or older. The median age was 38.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males.
The median household income was $23,250 and the median family income was $27,375. Males had a median income of $47,500 versus $28,235 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,431. About 28.3% of families and 35.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 56.3% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.
2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White | 715 | 64.76% |
| Black or African American | 314 | 28.44% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.72% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.09% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.09% |
| Other/Mixed | 46 | 4.17% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 | 1.72% |
As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 1,104 people, 398 households, and 249 families residing in the town.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Chatom has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
| Climate data for Chatom, Alabama | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 16 (60) |
18 (65) |
22 (72) |
26 (79) |
30 (86) |
33 (91) |
34 (93) |
33 (92) |
31 (88) |
27 (80) |
21 (70) |
17 (62) |
26 (78) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 2 (36) |
3 (38) |
7 (44) |
11 (52) |
16 (60) |
19 (66) |
21 (69) |
20 (68) |
18 (64) |
11 (52) |
6 (43) |
3 (37) |
11 (52) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 140 (5.5) |
140 (5.5) |
160 (6.2) |
120 (4.9) |
130 (5) |
120 (4.9) |
160 (6.3) |
120 (4.8) |
120 (4.6) |
84 (3.3) |
110 (4.3) |
150 (5.8) |
1,550 (61.1) |
| Source: Weatherbase | |||||||||||||
Notable natives
- Rusty Jackson, former NFL punter for the Los Angeles Rams and Buffalo Bills
- Shawna Thompson, member of country music duo Thompson Square
See also
In Spanish: Chatom para niños
