New Brockton, Alabama
New Brockton, Alabama | |
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 Location of New Brockton in Coffee County, Alabama. | |
| Coordinates: 31°22′52″N 85°55′28″W / 31.38111°N 85.92444°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Coffee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.00 sq mi (20.72 km2) |
| • Land | 7.99 sq mi (20.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,146 |
| • Estimate (2016)[2] | 1,157 |
| • Density | 144.88/sq mi (55.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 36351 |
| Area code | 334 |
| FIPS code | 01-53856 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0152611 |
New Brockton is a town in Coffee County, Alabama, United States. At the 2010 census the population was 1,146.[3] The community was named for Huey E. Brock, settler.[4]
New Brockton is part of the Enterprise Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
New Brockton is located east of the center of Coffee County at 31°22′52″N 85°55′28″W / 31.38111°N 85.92444°W (31.381138, -85.924339).[5] The city of Enterprise is directly to the southeast.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, New Brockton has a total area of 8.0 square miles (20.7 km2), of which 0.02 square miles (0.04 km2), or 0.17%, is water.[3]
Demographics
2010
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 328 | — | |
| 1920 | 467 | 42.4% | |
| 1930 | 727 | 55.7% | |
| 1940 | 878 | 20.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,055 | 20.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,093 | 3.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,374 | 25.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,392 | 1.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,184 | −14.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,250 | 5.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,146 | −8.3% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 1,157 | [2] | 1.0% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] 2013 Estimate[7] | |||
As of the census[8] of 2010, there were 1,146 people, 469 households, and 327 families residing in the town. The population density was 143 people per square mile (55.4/km²). There were 561 housing units at an average density of 70.1 per square mile (27.1/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 70.1% White, 21.0% Black or African American, 5.5% Native American, 0.2% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. 2.5% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 469 households out of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.3% were non-families. 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the town, the population was spread out with 23.2% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.5 years. For every 100 females there were 92.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $33,125, and the median income for a family was $38,300. Males had a median income of $36,500 versus $18,594 for females.
2000
As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 1,250 people, 465 households, and 336 families residing in the town. The population density was 156.5 people per square mile (60.4/km²). There were 555 housing units at an average density of 69.5 per square mile (26.8/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 67.36% White, 26.64% Black or African American, 2.80% Native American, 0.24% from other races, and 2.96% from two or more races. 0.72% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 465 households out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 16.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.7% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.95.
In the town, the population was spread out with 22.0% under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $24,032, and the median income for a family was $26,914. Males had a median income of $26,711 versus $20,417 for females.
Notable people
- John W. Brock, United States Navy officer who received the Navy Cross posthumously for his actions in combat during World War II
- Jan Crouch, co-founder of Trinity Broadcasting Network
- Chester Higgins, Jr., photographer for the New York Times]]
- Don Helms, pedal steel guitar player in Hank Williams' Drifting Cowboys
- Wayne Mixson, 39th Governor of Florida
- Abdul Salaam, former defensive tackle for the New York Jets
References
- ^ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved Jul 17, 2017.
- ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
- ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): New Brockton town, Alabama". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved June 6, 2014.
- ^ "New Brockton, AL". epodunk.com. Retrieved July 6, 2007.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
- ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013". Retrieved June 3, 2014.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-07-18.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
External links
31°22′52″N 85°55′28″W / 31.381138°N 85.924339°W
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |