Falkville, Alabama facts for kids
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Falkville, Alabama
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Location of Falkville in Morgan County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Morgan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.80 sq mi (9.83 km2) |
| • Land | 3.78 sq mi (9.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 600 ft (183 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,197 |
| • Density | 316.75/sq mi (122.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35622
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| Area code(s) | 256 |
| FIPS code | 01-25648 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0118175 |
Falkville is a town in Morgan County, Alabama, United States and is included in the Huntsville-Decatur metropolitan areas. As of the 2010 census, the population of the town was 1,279, up from 1,202 in 2000.
Falkville incorporated three times: first in 1876, again on June 19, 1886, and lastly on December 13, 1898.
Geography
Falkville is located at 34°22′19″N 86°54′30″W / 34.37194°N 86.90833°W (34.371919, -86.908381).
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.7 square miles (9.6 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 105 | — | |
| 1900 | 343 | — | |
| 1910 | 335 | −2.3% | |
| 1920 | 362 | 8.1% | |
| 1930 | 543 | 50.0% | |
| 1940 | 567 | 4.4% | |
| 1950 | 613 | 8.1% | |
| 1960 | 682 | 11.3% | |
| 1970 | 946 | 38.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,310 | 38.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,337 | 2.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,202 | −10.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,279 | 6.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,197 | −6.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 1,279 people, 387 households, and 274 families in the town. The population density was 345.7 people per square mile (134.6/km2). There were 437 housing units at an average density of 118.1 per square mile (46/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 92.1% White, 3.4% Black or African American, 1.1% Native American, 1.3% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. 2.2% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of the 387 households 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 16.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were non-families. 25.6% of households were one person and 10.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.98.
The age distribution was 18.5% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 21.4% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 32.6% 65 or older. The median age was 48.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 68.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.9 males.
The median household income was $36,848 and the median family income was $44,150. Males had a median income of $35,450 versus $21,635 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,850. About 7.9% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.1% of those under age 18 and 24.8% of those age 65 or over.
2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,096 | 91.56% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 25 | 2.09% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.58% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.08% |
| Other/Mixed | 42 | 3.51% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 | 2.17% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,197 people, 392 households, and 260 families residing in the town.
History
The community was named for Louis M. Falk, a Prussian merchant who emigrated to America in 1856. Falk opened a small general store on the site of Falkville in 1858.
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, Falkville has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Notable people
- Tom Drake, attorney, former professional wrestler, politician, and former member of the athletic staff of football coach Bear Bryant
- Roy Drinkard, businessman
- Rodney Jones, American poet
See also
In Spanish: Falkville para niños
