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'''Carrollton''' is a town in [[Pickens County, Alabama|Pickens County]], [[Alabama]], [[United States]]. At the 2010 census the population was 1,019, up from 987 in 2000. The city is the [[county seat]] of Pickens County.<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|accessdate=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref>
'''Carrollton''' is a town in [[Pickens County, Alabama|Pickens County]], [[Alabama]], [[United States]]. At the 2010 census the population was 1,019, up from 987 in 2000. The city is the [[county seat]] of Pickens County.<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |accessdate=2011-06-07 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archivedate=2011-05-31 |df= }}</ref>


The [[Pickens County Courthouse (Alabama)|Pickens County Courthouse]] in the center of Carrollton was erected in 1877. The first courthouse in Carrollton was burned on April 5, 1865 by troops of [[Union army|Union]] General [[John T. Croxton]]. A second courthouse was also destroyed by fire on November 16, 1876.
The [[Pickens County Courthouse (Alabama)|Pickens County Courthouse]] in the center of Carrollton was erected in 1877. The first courthouse in Carrollton was burned on April 5, 1865 by troops of [[Union army|Union]] General [[John T. Croxton]]. A second courthouse was also destroyed by fire on November 16, 1876.
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As of the [[2010 United States Census]], there were 1,019 people residing in the town. 49.0% were [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 43.1% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.1% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 3.6% from some other race and 4.2% [[Multiracial American|of two or more races]]. 10.4% were [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race.
As of the [[2010 United States Census]], there were 1,019 people residing in the town. 49.0% were [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 43.1% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.1% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 3.6% from some other race and 4.2% [[Multiracial American|of two or more races]]. 10.4% were [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race.


As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2008-01-31|title=American FactFinder}}</ref> of 2000, there were 987 people, 384 households, and 279 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 479.1 people per square mile (185.0/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 437 housing units at an average density of 212.1 per square mile (81.9/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the town was 53.39% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 44.58% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.10% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], and 1.93% from two or more races. 0.41% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=American FactFinder |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov |archivedate=2013-09-11 |df= }}</ref> of 2000, there were 987 people, 384 households, and 279 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 479.1 people per square mile (185.0/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 437 housing units at an average density of 212.1 per square mile (81.9/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the town was 53.39% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 44.58% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.10% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], and 1.93% from two or more races. 0.41% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.


There were 384 households out of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 28.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.3% were non-families. 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.07.
There were 384 households out of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 28.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.3% were non-families. 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.07.

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Carrollton, Alabama
Town
Pickens County Courthouse in Carrollton
Pickens County Courthouse in Carrollton
Location in Pickens County and the state of Alabama
Location in Pickens County and the state of Alabama
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyPickens
Area
 • Total2.1 sq mi (5.4 km2)
 • Land2.1 sq mi (5.3 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.1 km2)
Elevation
243 ft (74 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total1,019
 • Density470/sq mi (182.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
35447
Area code205
FIPS code01-12304
GNIS feature ID0135481

Carrollton is a town in Pickens County, Alabama, United States. At the 2010 census the population was 1,019, up from 987 in 2000. The city is the county seat of Pickens County.[1]

The Pickens County Courthouse in the center of Carrollton was erected in 1877. The first courthouse in Carrollton was burned on April 5, 1865 by troops of Union General John T. Croxton. A second courthouse was also destroyed by fire on November 16, 1876.

History

Incorporated in 1831, the town was named after Charles Carroll of Carrollton, Maryland, the only Roman Catholic and longest-living signer of the Declaration of Independence.[2] A post office has been in operation at Carrollton since 1831.[3]

Geography

Carrollton is located at 33°15′39″N 88°5′40″W / 33.26083°N 88.09444°W / 33.26083; -88.09444 (33.260858, -88.094452).[4]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.4 km2), of which 2.1 square miles (5.4 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) (0.96%) is water.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1850394—
1880349—
1900278—
191044459.7%
192056427.0%
19305690.9%
194062610.0%
195071013.4%
196089425.9%
19709233.2%
19801,10419.6%
19901,1706.0%
2000987−15.6%
20101,0193.2%
2015 (est.)988[5]−3.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
2013 Estimate[7]

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 1,019 people residing in the town. 49.0% were White, 43.1% African American, 0.1% Native American, 3.6% from some other race and 4.2% of two or more races. 10.4% were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 987 people, 384 households, and 279 families residing in the town. The population density was 479.1 people per square mile (185.0/km2). There were 437 housing units at an average density of 212.1 per square mile (81.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 53.39% White, 44.58% Black or African American, 0.10% Asian, and 1.93% from two or more races. 0.41% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 384 households out of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.1% were married couples living together, 28.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.3% were non-families. 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the town the population was spread out with 29.4% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 77.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 65.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $24,318, and the median income for a family was $29,612. Males had a median income of $30,833 versus $18,333 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,153. About 31.4% of families and 38.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 56.9% of those under age 18 and 26.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The Pickens County Board of Education is located in Carrollton. Students in the area can attend Carrollton Elementary School for Grades K-6. Carrollton is also the home of the Pickens County Educational Center, a branch of Bevill State Community College.

Notable people

Below are photographs taken in Carrollton as part of the Historic American Buildings Survey conducted during the Great Depression to document the buildings across the US:

  • Phoenix Hotel
    Phoenix Hotel
  • Methodist Episcopal Church
    Methodist Episcopal Church

References

  1. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ Watkins, Ed (Sep 19, 1965). "Maryland patriot gave city name". The Tuscaloosa News. p. 18. Retrieved 28 May 2015.
  3. ^ "Pickens County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 28 May 2015.
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  5. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  6. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Archived from the original on May 11, 2015. Retrieved June 6, 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013". Retrieved June 3, 2014.
  8. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  • Windham, Kathryn Tucker (1969). 13 Alabama Ghosts and Jeffrey. Strode. ISBN 0-87397-008-X.

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