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'''Boligee''' is a town in [[Greene County, Alabama|Greene County]], [[Alabama]], [[United States]]. At the 2010 census the population was 328,<ref name="Census 2010"/> down from 369 in 2000. Although Boligee appeared on the 1880 U.S. Census, according to the 1930 U.S. Census it did not incorporate until 1926, though another source cited 1927.<ref>http://www.encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/h-3430</ref>
'''Boligee''' {{IPAc-en|'|b|ou|l|@|,|dZ|i}} is a town in [[Greene County, Alabama|Greene County]], [[Alabama]], United States. Per the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]], the population was 301.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Boligee town, Alabama|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US0108104|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=April 15, 2022}}</ref> Although Boligee appeared on the 1880 U.S. Census, according to the 1930 U.S. Census it did not incorporate until 1926, though another source cited 1927.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/h-3430 | title=Boligee }}</ref>
Boligee has one site listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]], [[Boligee Hill]].<ref name="NRIS">{{NRISref|2008a}}</ref>
Boligee has one site listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]], [[Boligee Hill]].<ref name="NRIS">{{NRISref|2008a}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Boligee is located at {{Coord|32|45|50|N|88|1|33|W|type:city}} (32.763768, -88.025968).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>
Boligee is located at {{Coord|32|45|50|N|88|1|33|W|type:city}} (32.763768, -88.025968).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>


According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|4.0|sqmi|km2}}, all land.
According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|4.0|sqmi|km2}}, all land.
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|2000= 369
|2010= 328
|2010= 328
|2020= 301
|estyear=2016
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|estimate=306
|estimate=
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2016">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2016.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=June 9, 2017}}</ref>
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 6, 2013|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6YSasqtfX?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.census.gov%2Fprod%2Fwww%2Fdecennial.html|archivedate=May 12, 2015|df= }}</ref><br>2013 Estimate<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2013/SUB-EST2013-3.html|title=Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013|accessdate=June 3, 2014}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/decade.html|title=Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades|publisher=[[US Census Bureau]]|access-date=}}</ref><br> 2010<ref name=2010CensusP2/> 2020<ref name=2020CensusP2/>
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===2020 census===
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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 369 people, 150 households, and 105 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 93.3 people per square mile (36.0/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 179 housing units at an average density of 45.2 per square mile (17.5/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the town was 10.57% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 88.89% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], and 0.54% from two or more races. 1.90% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|+'''Boligee town, Alabama – Racial and ethnic composition'''<br><small>{{nobold|''Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.''}}</small>
!Race / Ethnicity <small>(''NH = Non-Hispanic'')</small>
!Pop 2010<ref name=2010CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Boligee town, Alabama|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=1600000US0108104&tid=DECENNIALPL2010.P2|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>
!Pop 2020<ref name=2020CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Boligee town, Alabama|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=1600000US0108104&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref>
!% 2010
!% 2020
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino whites|White]] alone (NH)
|29
|26
|8.84%
|8.64%
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino African Americans|Black or African American]] alone (NH)
|295
|270
|89.94%
|89.70%
|-
|[[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]] alone (NH)
|0
|0
|0.00%
|0.00%
|-
|[[Asian Americans|Asian]] alone (NH)
|0
|0
|0.00%
|0.00%
|-
|[[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]] alone (NH)
|0
|0
|0.00%
|0.00%
|-
|[[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|Some Other Race]] alone (NH)
|0
|0
|0.00%
|0.00%
|-
|[[Multiracial Americans|Mixed Race or Multi-Racial]] (NH)
|3
|5
|0.91%
|1.66%
|-
|[[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] (any race)
|1
|0
|0.30%
|0.00%
|-
|'''Total'''
|'''328'''
|'''301'''
|'''100.00%'''
|'''100.00%'''
|}


===2000 Census===
There were 150 households out of which 44.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 26.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 41.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.0% 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 2.99.
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 369 people, 150 households, and 105 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|93.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 179 housing units at an average density of {{convert|45.2|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 10.57% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 88.89% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], and 0.54% from two or more races. 1.90% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.


In the town, the population was spread out with 35.2% under the age of 18, 14.6% from 18 to 24, 19.8% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 25 years. For every 100 females there were 69.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 60.4 males.
There were 150 households, out of which 44.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 26.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 41.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% 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 2.99.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 35.2% under the age of 18, 14.6% from 18 to 24, 19.8% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 25 years. For every 100 females, there were 69.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 60.4 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $15,000, and the median income for a family was $16,146. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $21,000 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $7,909. About 41.4% of families and 44.9% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 63.3% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the town was $15,000, and the median income for a family was $16,146. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $21,000 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $7,909. About 41.4% of families and 44.9% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 63.3% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over.
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*[[William P. G. Harding]], American banker and managing director of the [[War Finance Corporation]]
*[[William P. G. Harding]], American banker and managing director of the [[War Finance Corporation]]
*[[Charles Hays]], Confederate major who became a Republican Congressman.
*[[Charles Hays]], Confederate major who became a Republican Congressman.
*[[Brad Hubbert]], Played in the 1967 [[American Football League All-Star game]].
*[[Brad Hubbert]], American football player, played in the 1967 [[American Football League All-Star game]].


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Latest revision as of 06:58, 19 September 2024

Boligee, Alabama
Town
The U.S. Post Office in Boligee, Alabama, in 2009
The U.S. Post Office in Boligee, Alabama, in 2009
Location of Boligee in Greene County, Alabama.
Location of Boligee in Greene County, Alabama.
Coordinates: 32°45′49″N 88°1′33″W / 32.76361°N 88.02583°W / 32.76361; -88.02583
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyGreene
Area
[1]
 • Total
3.96 sq mi (10.27 km2)
 • Land3.95 sq mi (10.23 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2)
Elevation
121 ft (37 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
301
 • Density76.18/sq mi (29.41/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
35443
Area codes205, 659
FIPS code01-08104
GNIS feature ID0114691

Boligee /ˈboʊləˌdʒi/ is a town in Greene County, Alabama, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 301.[2] Although Boligee appeared on the 1880 U.S. Census, according to the 1930 U.S. Census it did not incorporate until 1926, though another source cited 1927.[3]

Boligee has one site listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Boligee Hill.[4]

Geography

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Boligee is located at 32°45′50″N 88°1′33″W / 32.76389°N 88.02583°W / 32.76389; -88.02583 (32.763768, -88.025968).[5]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.0 square miles (10 km2), all land.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
188036—
1930178—
194024135.4%
1950168−30.3%
1960134−20.2%
197022567.9%
1980164−27.1%
199026863.4%
200036937.7%
2010328−11.1%
2020301−8.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
2010[7] 2020[8]

2020 census

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Boligee town, Alabama – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2010[7] Pop 2020[8] % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 29 26 8.84% 8.64%
Black or African American alone (NH) 295 270 89.94% 89.70%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 0 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian alone (NH) 0 0 0.00% 0.00%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 0 0 0.00% 0.00%
Some Other Race alone (NH) 0 0 0.00% 0.00%
Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) 3 5 0.91% 1.66%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 1 0 0.30% 0.00%
Total 328 301 100.00% 100.00%

2000 Census

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As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 369 people, 150 households, and 105 families residing in the town. The population density was 93.3 inhabitants per square mile (36.0/km2). There were 179 housing units at an average density of 45.2 per square mile (17.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 10.57% White, 88.89% Black or African American, and 0.54% from two or more races. 1.90% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 150 households, out of which 44.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 26.0% were married couples living together, 41.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% 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 2.99.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 35.2% under the age of 18, 14.6% from 18 to 24, 19.8% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 25 years. For every 100 females, there were 69.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 60.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $15,000, and the median income for a family was $16,146. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $21,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $7,909. About 41.4% of families and 44.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 63.3% of those under age 18 and 10.3% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

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Below are photographs taken in Boligee as part of the Historic American Buildings Survey:

  • Weston House and Schoolhouse
    Weston House and Schoolhouse
  • Beth Salem Presbyterian Church
    Beth Salem Presbyterian Church
  • Hill of Howth
    Hill of Howth
  • Old well located at Hill of Howth
    Old well located at Hill of Howth

References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  2. ^ "Boligee town, Alabama". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
  3. ^ "Boligee".
  4. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  6. ^ "Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades". US Census Bureau.
  7. ^ a b "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Boligee town, Alabama". United States Census Bureau.
  8. ^ a b "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Boligee town, Alabama". United States Census Bureau.
  9. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.

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