Bullock County, Alabama

Bullock County, Alabama

Bullock County courthouse in Union Springs
Map of Alabama highlighting Bullock County
Location in the state of Alabama
Map of the United States highlighting Alabama
Alabama's location in the U.S.
Founded December 5, 1866
Named for Edward Bullock
Seat Union Springs
Largest city Union Springs
Area
 • Total 625 sq mi (1,619 km2)
 • Land 623 sq mi (1,614 km2)
 • Water 2.3 sq mi (6 km2), 0.4%
Population (est.)
 • (2015) 10,696
 • Density 18/sq mi (7/km²)
Congressional district 2nd
Time zone Central: UTC-6/-5
Website www.bullockcountyal.com

Footnotes:  

  • County Number 09 on Alabama Licence Plates

Bullock County is a county of the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 census the population was 10,914.[1] In 1867, Union Springs was chosen as the county seat.[2] Its name is in honor of Colonel Edward C. Bullock of Barbour County.

A National Center for Education Statistics report released in January 2009 showed that Bullock County had the highest illiteracy rate in Alabama at 34 percent.[3]

History

Bullock County was established on December 5, 1866. The boundaries were changed in February 1867.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 625 square miles (1,620 km2), of which 623 square miles (1,610 km2) is land and 2.3 square miles (6.0 km2) (0.4%) is water.[4] The county is in the southeastern section of the state, in the prairie region. The Chunnennuggee Ridge runs through the center of the county.

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
187024,474—
188029,06618.8%
189027,063−6.9%
190031,94418.0%
191030,196−5.5%
192025,333−16.1%
193020,016−21.0%
194019,810−1.0%
195016,054−19.0%
196013,462−16.1%
197011,824−12.2%
198010,596−10.4%
199011,0424.2%
200011,7146.1%
201010,914−6.8%
Est. 201510,696[5]−2.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1790–1960[7] 1900–1990[8]
1990–2000[9] 2010–2015[1]

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 10,914 people residing in the county. 70.2% were Black or African American, 23.0% White, 0.4% Pacific Islander, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 5.2% of some other race and 0.8% of two or more races. 7.1% were Hispanic or Latino (of any race).[10]

As of the census[11] of 2000, there were 11,714 people, 3,986 households, and 2,730 families residing in the county. The population density was 19 people per square mile (7/km2). There were 4,727 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile (3/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 73.11% Black or African American, 25.25% White, 0.38% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.37% from other races, and 0.70% from two or more races. 2.75% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 3,986 households out of which 33.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.50% were married couples living together, 28.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.50% were non-families. 28.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the county the population was spread out with 26.10% under the age of 18, 10.30% from 18 to 24, 29.30% from 25 to 44, 21.20% from 45 to 64, and 13.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 110.20 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $20,605, and the median income for a family was $23,990. Males had a median income of $22,560 versus $19,069 for females. The per capita income for the county was $10,163. About 29.80% of families and 33.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 44.70% of those under age 18 and 29.10% of those age 65 or over.

Government and infrastructure

Alabama Department of Corrections operates the Bullock Correctional Facility in an unincorporated area in the county.[12][13]

Transportation

Major highways

Airport

Franklin Field is a county-owned public-use airport located five nautical miles (9 km) west of the central business district of Union Springs, Alabama.[14]

Communities

City

Town

Unincorporated communities

Ghost town

Places of interest

Bullock County is home to several historic homes including the McCaslan-Garner House and Bonus-Foster-Chapman House.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 15, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. ↑ The Associated Press (January 8, 2009). "Study finds Alabama literacy rate improved, Shelby County has state's lowest illiteracy". AL.com.
  4. ↑ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved April 17, 2016.
  6. ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
  8. ↑ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 24, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved August 22, 2015.
  10. ↑ 2010 census report for Bullock County, Alabama
  11. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.
  12. ↑ "Bullock Correctional Facility." Alabama Department of Corrections. Retrieved on July 1, 2011.
  13. ↑ "Union Springs city, Alabama." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on July 4, 2011.
  14. ↑ FAA Airport Master Record for 07A (Form 5010 PDF). Federal Aviation Administration. Effective 3 June 2010.

External links

 Macon County Russell County
Montgomery County
  Bullock County, Alabama  
Pike County Barbour County

Coordinates: 32°05′52″N 85°43′02″W / 32.09778°N 85.71722°W / 32.09778; -85.71722

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