Munford, Alabama

Munford is a town in Talladega County, Alabama, United States.[3] At the 2020 census the population was 1,357.[4] It is the location of what has been called the last battle of the Civil War east of the Mississippi, the Battle of Munford on April 23, 1865, being one week after the Battle of Columbus (April 16, 1865) in Georgia.

Munford, Alabama
Town
Munford Town Hall
Location of Munford in Talladega County, Alabama.
Coordinates: 33°32′0″N 85°57′15″W
Country	United States
State	Alabama
County	Talladega
Area [1]
• Total	2.56 sq mi (6.63 km^2)
• Land	2.56 sq mi (6.63 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	640 ft (195 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,357
• Estimate  (2019)[2]	1,348
• Density	526.56/sq mi (203.30/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	36268
Area code(s)	256
FIPS code	01-52848
GNIS feature ID	0160206

History

Munford was initially incorporated in 1873.[5] At some point in the 1880s, it either disincorporated or lost its charter. In 2000, Munford was classified as a census-designated place (CDP), and in 2002 formally incorporated again.[6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.7 km²), all land.[4]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1880	147		—
2000	2,446		—
2010	1,292		−47.2%
2019 (est.)	1,348	[2]	4.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[7] 2013 Estimate[8]

As of the census of 2010 there were 1,292 people, 492 households, and 355 families residing in the town. The population density was 587.3 people per square mile (226.7/km²). There were 554 housing units at an average density of 251.8 per square mile (97.2/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 82.4% White, 15.6% Black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.1% some other race, and 1.3% from two or more races. 1.0% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[9]

There were 492 households, out of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were headed by married couples living together, 17.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63, and the average family size was 3.11.[9]

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.8 males.[9]

For the period 2007–2011, the estimated median annual income for a household in the town was $46,875, and the median income for a family was $50,278. Male full-time workers had a median income of $28,558 versus $25,809 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $20,964. About 24.5 of families and 19.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.8% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.[10]

Notable people

• Donald Stewart, U.S. Senator from 1978 to 1981

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
2. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Munford, Alabama
4. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Munford town, Alabama". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved January 23, 2013.
5. Alabama (1873-01-01). Acts of the General Assembly of the State of Alabama. J. Boardman.
6. "Munford | Encyclopedia of Alabama". Encyclopedia of Alabama. Retrieved 2016-04-11.
7. "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
8. "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013". Retrieved June 3, 2014.
9. "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Munford town, Alabama". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved January 23, 2013.
10. "Selected Economic Characteristics: 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (DP03): Munford town, Alabama". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved January 23, 2013.