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Nanafalia, Alabama
Mathers House, the oldest house remaining in Nanafalia
Mathers House, the oldest house remaining in Nanafalia
Location of Nanafalia, Alabama
Nanafalia, Alabama is located in Alabama
Nanafalia, Alabama
Nanafalia, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Country United States
State Alabama
County Marengo
Area
 • Total 2.17 sq mi (5.6 km2)
 • Land 2.17 sq mi (5.6 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
213 ft (65 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 75
 • Density 34.56/sq mi (13.34/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
36764
Area code(s) 334
FIPS code 01-53208

Nanafalia is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Marengo County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 75, down from 94 at the 2010 census. The community is located on a ridge above the Tombigbee River, and the name is derived from the Choctaw words for long hill. Nanafalia had a post office at one time, but it is no longer active.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
2010 94
2020 75 −20.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 94 people living in the CDP. The racial makeup of the CDP was 57.4% White, 40.4% Black and 2.1% from two or more races.

Notable person

  • Walter Pettus Gewin, former federal judge
  • Chris Landrum, American football linebacker, Los Angeles Chargers

See also

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