Greensboro, Alabama facts for kids
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Greensboro
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Main Street in Greensboro
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Location of Greensboro in Hale County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Hale |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.39 sq mi (6.18 km2) |
| • Land | 2.38 sq mi (6.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,218 |
| • Density | 933.11/sq mi (360.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36744
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| Area code(s) | 334 |
| FIPS code | 01-31720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0157974 |
Greensboro is a city in Hale County, Alabama, United States. At the 2010 census the population was 2,497, down from 2,731 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Hale County, Alabama, which was not organized until 1867. It is part of the Tuscaloosa, Alabama Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
Greensboro was incorporated as a town in December 1823 as Greensborough. It was named in honor of American Revolutionary War general Nathanael Greene. The name was soon simplified to Greensboro. The community was known as Troy prior to incorporation. Several sites on the National Register of Historic Places are in or near Greensboro. These include Glencairn, the Greensboro Historic District, Magnolia Grove, the McGehee-Stringfellow House, Millwood, and the Payne House.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.4 square miles (6.2 km2), of which 2.4 square miles (6.2 km2) are land and 0.42% is water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 2,500 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,760 | — | |
| 1880 | 1,833 | 4.1% | |
| 1890 | 1,759 | −4.0% | |
| 1900 | 2,416 | 37.4% | |
| 1910 | 2,048 | −15.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,809 | −11.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,795 | −0.8% | |
| 1940 | 2,034 | 13.3% | |
| 1950 | 2,217 | 9.0% | |
| 1960 | 3,081 | 39.0% | |
| 1970 | 3,371 | 9.4% | |
| 1980 | 3,248 | −3.6% | |
| 1990 | 3,047 | −6.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,731 | −10.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,497 | −8.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,218 | −11.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,497 people, 1,045 households, and 629 families living in the city. The population density was 1,040.4 people per square mile (402.7/km2). There were 1,195 housing units at an average density of 497.9 per square mile (192.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 66.5% Black or African American, 32.0% White, 0.2% Native American, and 0.6% from two or more races. 0.5% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 1,045 households, of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 30.4% were married couples living together, 25.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.8% were non-families. 37.0% of households were one person and 15.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 3.07.
The age distribution was 24.9% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 20.5% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.9% 65 or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.3 males.
The median household income was $30,082 and the median family income was $36,379. Males had a median income of $28,869 versus $22,528 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,277. About 19.0% of families and 23.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.9% of those under age 18 and 23.7% of those age 65 or over.
2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 646 | 29.13% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,503 | 67.76% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.23% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.32% |
| Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.09% |
| Other/Mixed | 40 | 1.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 | 0.68% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,218 people, 1,214 households, and 648 families residing in the city.
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, Greensboro has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Notable people
- Anthony Bryant, defensive tackle in the NFL
- Scott Burton, sculptor and performance artist
- Alfred Chapman, Los Angeles real estate attorney and investor, and one of the founders of Orange, California
- John Gayle, seventh governor of the U.S. state of Alabama (1831–1835)
- Amelia Gayle Gorgas, former librarian for the University of Alabama and mother of Surgeon General William C. Gorgas
- Richmond Pearson Hobson (1870–1937), member of the United States House of Representatives and Medal of Honor recipient
- Grady Jackson, professional football player
- Pete Jarman (1892–1955), member of the United States House of Representatives and former United States Ambassador to Australia
- Andrew Killgore (1919–2016), United States Foreign Service Officer and ambassador to Qatar
- Thomas E. Knight, 13th Lieutenant Governor of Alabama and 19th Attorney General of Alabama
- Hedgemon Lewis, boxer, former world title contender
- William Burns Paterson, teacher, founder of Tullibody Academy and Alabama State University
- Israel Pickens, third governor of Alabama (1821–1825)
- Eugene Sawyer, 53rd mayor of Chicago (1987-1989)
- Thomas Seay, 27th governor of Alabama (1886–1890)
- Armistead I. Selden, Jr. (1921–1985), member of the United States House of Representatives and former United States Ambassador to New Zealand, Fiji, the Kingdom of Tonga, and Western Samoa
- Little Sonny, electric blues musician and songwriter
- Barry Wagner, former wide receiver/linebacker in the Arena Football League
- Bob Wiggins, outfielder in the Negro American League
- Henry Williams, former NFL defensive back
- Lamanzer Williams, former NFL defensive end
- Cedric Harris, Educator, Innovator, Youth Mentor
See also
In Spanish: Greensboro (Alabama) para niños
