Country United States FIPS code 01-71040 Elevation 87 m Zip code 36375 Local time Friday 2:07 AM | Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6) GNIS feature ID 0126977 Area 24.6 km² Population 1,979 (2013) Area code 334 | |
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Weather 17°C, Wind E at 18 km/h, 76% Humidity | ||
Slocomb is a city in Geneva County, Alabama, United States. It is part of the Dothan, Alabama Metropolitan Statistical Area. At the 2010 census the population was 1,980. The community is named after postmaster Frank W. Slocomb.
Contents
- Map of Slocomb AL 36375 USA
- How to say or pronounce usa cities slocomb alabama
- Geography
- Demographics
- Notable people
- References
Map of Slocomb, AL 36375, USA
Slocomb incorporated in 1901. Slocomb calls itself the "home of the tomato." Their school mascot is the "Redtop". (Slocomb High School)
How to say or pronounce usa cities slocomb alabama
Geography
Slocomb is located at 31°06′31″N 85°35′40″W.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.5 square miles (25 km2), all land.
Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,980 people, 816 households, and 554 families residing in the city. The population density was 208.4 people per square mile (80.5/km²). There were 955 housing units at an average density of 100.5 per square mile (38.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 72.2% White, 22.6% Black or African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 2.6% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. 4.7% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 816 households out of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, 19.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.94.
The median income for a household in the city was $32,212, and the median income for a family was $39,496. Males had a median income of $25,962 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,772. About 20.6% of families and 23.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.1% of those under age 18 and 29.5% of those age 65 or over.