Alford, Florida

Coordinates: 30°41′41″N 85°23′35″W / 30.69472°N 85.39306°W / 30.69472; -85.39306
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Alford, Florida
Town
Town of Alford
Location of Alford in Jackson County, Florida.
Location of Alford in Jackson County, Florida.
Coordinates: 30°41′41″N 85°23′35″W / 30.69472°N 85.39306°W / 30.69472; -85.39306
Country United States
State Florida
County Jackson
Incorporated1959[1]
Government
 • TypeMayor-Council
 • Mayor[2]George Gay
 • Council MembersStephanie Jenkins,
William Moody,
Stephen Petorak, and
Peggy Mills
 • Town ClerkSilvestra Tharp
 • Town AttorneyA. Clay Milton
Area
[3]
 • Total1.07 sq mi (2.78 km2)
 • Land1.05 sq mi (2.73 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation
148 ft (45 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total484
 • Density458.77/sq mi (177.19/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
32420
Area code850
FIPS code12-00625[4]
GNIS feature ID0277741[5]
Websitewww.alfordfl.com

Alford is a town in Jackson County, Florida, United States. The Town of Alford is located on the Florida Panhandle near Marianna, in North Florida. The population was 484 at the 2020 census.

Geography[edit]

The exact coordinates for the Town of Alford is located at 30°41′41″N 85°23′35″W / 30.69472°N 85.39306°W / 30.69472; -85.39306 (30.694794, –85.393119).[6]

The town is located along U.S. Route 231 approximately 4 mi (6.4 km) south of its intersection with Interstate 10. Via US 231, Cottondale is 7 mi (11 km) north, and Panama City is 44 mi (71 km) south-southwest.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.4 km2), of which 1.3 square miles (3.4 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) (1.53%) is water.

Climate[edit]

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the Town of Alford has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1920207—
19302216.8%
194028328.1%
195037532.5%
19603801.3%
19704025.8%
198054836.3%
1990472−13.9%
2000466−1.3%
20104894.9%
2020484−1.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

2010 and 2020 census[edit]

Alford racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race Pop 2010[8] Pop 2020[9] % 2010 % 2020
White (NH) 447 411 91.41% 84.92%
Black or African American (NH) 10 13 2.04% 2.69%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 4 3 0.82% 0.62%
Asian (NH) 4 2 0.82% 0.41%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) 0 0 0.00% 0.00%
Some other race (NH) 0 1 0.00% 0.21%
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) 4 27 0.82% 5.58%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 20 27 4.09% 5.58%
Total 489 484

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 484 people, 280 households, and 144 families residing in the town.[10]

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 489 people, 169 households, and 117 families residing in the town.[11]

2000 census[edit]

As of the census of 2000, there were 466 people, 196 households, and 133 families residing in the town. The population density was 140.6/km² (362.9/mi²). There were 235 housing units at an average density of 70.9/km² (183.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.35% White, 1.50% African American, 0.86% Native American, 0.21% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.36% of the population.

In 2000, there were 196 households out of which 30.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.93.

In 2000, in the town, the population was spread out with 27.7% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 82.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.2 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the town was $19,250, and the median income for a family was $24,375. Males had a median income of $28,333 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,689. About 27.9% of families and 36.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 52.4% of those under age 18 and 15.5% of those age 65 or over.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "FLORIDA CITIES BY INCORPORATION YEAR WITH INCORPORATION & DISSOLUTION INFO" (PDF). www.flcities.com.
  2. ^ "MUNICIPAL DIRECTORY: Town of Alford". www.floridaleagueofcities.com.
  3. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  4. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Alford town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  9. ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Alford town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  10. ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Alford town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  11. ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Alford town, Florida". United States Census Bureau.

External links[edit]

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