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|official_name = Douglas, Alabama
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'''Douglas''' is a town in [[Marshall County, Alabama|Marshall County]], [[Alabama]], United States. Douglas, a part of the [[Huntsville–Decatur Combined Statistical Area]], had a population of 744 in the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].<ref name="Census 2010">{{Cite web |url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |title=Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Douglas town, Alabama |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder |accessdate=June 4, 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov/ |archivedate=September 11, 2013 }}</ref> The town incorporated in 1978.<ref>http://www.encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/h-3496</ref>
'''Douglas''' is a town in [[Marshall County, Alabama|Marshall County]], [[Alabama]], United States. Douglas, a part of the [[Huntsville–Decatur Combined Statistical Area]], had a population of 761 as of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="Census 2020"/> The town incorporated in 1978.<ref name=kaetz />

==History==
Douglas was first settled in the mid-19th century. Its first school was built in 1898, followed by Douglas Academy in 1909.<ref name=kaetz>James P. Kaetz, "[http://www.encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/h-3496 Douglas]," ''Encyclopedia of Alabama'', 2013.</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
Douglas is located at {{coord|34|10|18|N|86|19|12|W|type:city}} (34.171631, -86.319967).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://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>
Douglas is located in southern Marshall County at {{coord|34|10|18|N|86|19|12|W|type:city}} (34.171631, -86.319967).<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> The town is concentrated around the intersection of [[Alabama State Route 75|State Route 75]] and [[Alabama State Route 168|State Route 168]], {{convert|9|mi|0}} southwest of [[Albertville, Alabama|Albertville]], {{convert|11|mi}} west of [[Boaz, Alabama|Boaz]], and {{convert|6|mi|0}} northeast of [[Snead, Alabama|Snead]]. [[Guntersville Lake]] lies {{convert|15|mi}} to the north.


According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|8.8|km2|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|8.8|km2|order=flip}} is land and 0.24% is water.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |title=Geographic Identifiers (G001): Douglas town, Alabama |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder |accessdate=June 4, 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov/ |archivedate=September 11, 2013 }}</ref>
According to the [[U.S. Census Bureau]], the town of Douglas has a total area of {{convert|8.8|km2|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|0.02|sqkm|order=flip|2}}, or 0.24%, are water.<ref name="CenPopGazetteer2021"/> Douglas sits at {{Convert|940|ft}} above sea level atop the southwest end of [[Sand Mountain (Alabama)|Sand Mountain]], within the watershed of the [[Locust Fork of the Black Warrior River]], which passes {{convert|5|mi|0}} to the southwest of the town.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
{{US Census population
|align=left
|1970= 201
|1970= 201
|1980= 199
|1980= 199
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|2000= 530
|2000= 530
|2010= 744
|2010= 744
|2020= 761
|estyear=2018
|estimate=772
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2018">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2018.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=June 4, 2019}}</ref>
|align-fn=center
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 6, 2013|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150426102944/http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|archivedate=April 26, 2015}}</ref><br>2013 Estimate<ref>{{cite web|url=https://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>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=U.S. Decennial Census|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 6, 2013}}</ref><br>2013 Estimate<ref>{{cite web|url=https://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|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140522161634/http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2013/SUB-EST2013-3.html|archive-date=May 22, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
}}
}}


At the 2000 [[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 }}</ref> there were 530 people, 213 households and 158 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 171.0 per square mile (66.0/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 231 housing units at an average density of 74.5 per square mile (28.8/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the town was 96.79% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 0.57% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.19% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 2.08% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.38% from two or more races. 2.64% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.
At the 2000 [[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> there were 530 people, 213 households and 158 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|171.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 231 housing units at an average density of {{convert|74.5|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 96.79% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 0.57% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.19% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 2.08% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.38% from two or more races. 2.64% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.


There were 213 households of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 24.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.95.
There were 213 households, of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 24.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.95.


Age distribution was 27.4% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males.
Age distribution was 27.4% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males.
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==External links==
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[[Category:Towns in Marshall County, Alabama]]
[[Category:Towns in Marshall County, Alabama]]
[[Category:Towns in Alabama]]
[[Category:Towns in Alabama]]
[[Category:Huntsville-Decatur-Albertville, AL Combined Statistical Area]]
[[Category:Huntsville-Decatur, AL Combined Statistical Area]]

Latest revision as of 18:40, 21 September 2024

Douglas, Alabama
Town
"Eagle Country" water tower in Douglas
"Eagle Country" water tower in Douglas
Flag of Douglas, Alabama
Flag
Official seal of Douglas, Alabama
Seal
Location in Marshall County, Alabama
Location in Marshall County, Alabama
Coordinates: 34°10′17″N 86°19′11″W / 34.17139°N 86.31972°W / 34.17139; -86.31972
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyMarshall
Area
[1]
 • Total
3.41 sq mi (8.84 km2)
 • Land3.40 sq mi (8.82 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
[2]
945 ft (288 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total
761
 • Density223.49/sq mi (86.30/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
35964
Area code256
FIPS code01-21328
GNIS feature ID2406390[2]
Websitewww.douglasal.com

Douglas is a town in Marshall County, Alabama, United States. Douglas, a part of the Huntsville–Decatur Combined Statistical Area, had a population of 761 as of the 2020 census.[3] The town incorporated in 1978.[4]

History

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Douglas was first settled in the mid-19th century. Its first school was built in 1898, followed by Douglas Academy in 1909.[4]

Geography

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Douglas is located in southern Marshall County at 34°10′18″N 86°19′12″W / 34.17167°N 86.32000°W / 34.17167; -86.32000 (34.171631, -86.319967).[5] The town is concentrated around the intersection of State Route 75 and State Route 168, 9 miles (14 km) southwest of Albertville, 11 miles (18 km) west of Boaz, and 6 miles (10 km) northeast of Snead. Guntersville Lake lies 15 miles (24 km) to the north.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town of Douglas has a total area of 3.4 square miles (8.8 km2), of which 0.01 square miles (0.02 km2), or 0.24%, are water.[1] Douglas sits at 940 feet (290 m) above sea level atop the southwest end of Sand Mountain, within the watershed of the Locust Fork of the Black Warrior River, which passes 5 miles (8 km) to the southwest of the town.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1970201—
1980199−1.0%
1990474138.2%
200053011.8%
201074440.4%
20207612.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
2013 Estimate[7]

At the 2000 census,[8] there were 530 people, 213 households and 158 families residing in the town. The population density was 171.0 inhabitants per square mile (66.0/km2). There were 231 housing units at an average density of 74.5 per square mile (28.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.79% White, 0.57% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 2.08% from other races, and 0.38% from two or more races. 2.64% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 213 households, of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.8% were non-families. 24.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.95.

Age distribution was 27.4% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males.

The median household income was $33,594, and the median family income was $36,000. Males had a median income of $32,143 versus $19,375 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,410. About 8.8% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.9% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over.

References

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  1. ^ a b "2021 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Douglas, Alabama
  3. ^ a b "Douglas town, Alabama: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
  4. ^ a b James P. Kaetz, "Douglas," Encyclopedia of Alabama, 2013.
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  6. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
  7. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013". Archived from the original on May 22, 2014. Retrieved June 3, 2014.
  8. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
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