Geneva, Alabama
| Geneva | |
|---|---|
| City | |
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The Geneva County Courthouse in Geneva | |
 Location in Geneva County and the state of Alabama | |
| Coordinates: 31°2′17″N 85°52′36″W / 31.03806°N 85.87667°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Geneva |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Philip Carter |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.1 sq mi (39 km2) |
| • Land | 14.9 sq mi (38.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 4,452 |
| • Density | 290.6/sq mi (112.5/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 36340 |
| Area code(s) | 334 |
| FIPS code | 01-29464 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0118889 |
Geneva is a city in and the county seat of Geneva County, Alabama, United States.[1] It was incorporated in 1875.[2] It is part of the Dothan, Alabama Metropolitan Statistical Area. Since 1940, it has been the largest city of Geneva County, and has a population of 4,452 according to the 2010 census.
History
In late December 1862, the Union steamship USS Bloomer was in port on the Choctawhatchee River in Geneva. She was captured by a group of Union troops from the 91st New York Volunteers led by E.D. Bruner. The Bloomer was then taken to Pensacola, Florida.
On March 10, 2009, in the Alabama towns of Kinston, Samson and Geneva, Michael McLendon went on a shooting rampage, killing ten people and wounding six more before committing suicide.[3]
Geography
Geneva is located at 31°2′17″N 85°52′36″W / 31.03806°N 85.87667°W (31.038181, -85.876677).[4]
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.1 square miles (39 km2), of which 14.9 square miles (39 km2) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2) (1.20%) is water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 126 | — | |
| 1890 | 637 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,032 | 62.0% | |
| 1910 | 969 | −6.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,581 | 63.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,593 | 0.8% | |
| 1940 | 2,803 | 76.0% | |
| 1950 | 3,579 | 27.7% | |
| 1960 | 3,840 | 7.3% | |
| 1970 | 4,398 | 14.5% | |
| 1980 | 4,866 | 10.6% | |
| 1990 | 4,681 | −3.8% | |
| 2000 | 4,388 | −6.3% | |
| 2010 | 4,452 | 1.5% | |
| Est. 2014 | 4,454 | [5] | 0.0% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] 2013 Estimate[7] | |||
As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 4,388 people, 1,801 households, and 1,197 families residing in the city. The population density was 295.1 people per square mile (113.9/km²). There were 2,097 housing units at an average density of 141.0 per square mile (54.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 84.12% White, 14.18% Black or African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.46% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. 1.09% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 1,801 households out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.5% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.0% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 89.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.3 males.
2010 census
As of the census[9] of 2010, there were 4,452 people, 1,826 households, and 1,204 families residing in the city. The population density was 294.8 people per square mile (113/km²). There were 2,090 housing units at an average density of 141 per square mile (54/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 83.2% White, 14.0% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. 1.8% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 1,826 households out of which 23.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.1% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the city the population was spread out with 21.4% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 22.1% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 20.3 who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.6 years. For every 100 females there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.1 males.
Landscape
Geneva is settled on the junction of the Choctawhatchee River and Pea River. The Choctawhatchee River runs all the way to the Choctawhatchee Bay at Freeport, Florida, which flows into the Gulf of Mexico. Because of this, Geneva was a busy trading center for steam-powered riverboats in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Culture
Every year in April, Geneva holds a River Festival, which brings in hundreds of people from all over the country to the small town. The River Festival is held on the junction of the two rivers, at Robert Fowler Park, and has many competitive events, such as a five-mile (8 km) road race, greasy pole climb, canoe race, and tug-of-war.
Education
Geneva has the James A. Mulkey Elementary School, Geneva Middle School, and Geneva High School located within its city limits.
Notable people
- Elizabeth B. Andrews, former U.S. Representative, wife of congressman George William Andrews, and the first woman to represent Alabama in the United States House of Representatives
- Siran Stacy, former NFL running back
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Geneva has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[10]
References
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ↑ http://www.encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/h-2929
- ↑ Donna Francavilla (March 11, 2009). "Alabama gunman kills 10 in rampage". Agence France-Presse.
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ↑ "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
- ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2013". Retrieved June 3, 2014.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-07-241. Check date values in:
|access-date=(help) - ↑ Climate Summary for Geneva, Alabama
External links
Coordinates: 31°02′17″N 85°52′36″W / 31.038181°N 85.876677°W
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