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Town in Alabama, United States
Beatrice, Alabama
Town
Rikard's Mill in BeatriceRikard's Mill in Beatrice
Flag of Beatrice, AlabamaFlagOfficial seal of Beatrice, AlabamaSeal
Location in Monroe County, AlabamaLocation in Monroe County, Alabama
Coordinates: 31°43′59″N 87°12′24″W / 31.73306°N 87.20667°W / 31.73306; -87.20667
CountryUnited States
StateAlabama
CountyMonroe
Area
 • Total1.35 sq mi (3.50 km)
 • Land1.35 sq mi (3.50 km)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km)
Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Population
 • Total204
 • Density150.78/sq mi (58.23/km)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code36425
Area code251
FIPS code01-04900
GNIS feature ID0113705

Beatrice /biːˈætrɪs/ is a town in Monroe County, Alabama, United States. It incorporated in 1901. At the 2020 census the population was 204, down from 301 in 2010 and 412 in 2000.

Geography

Beatrice is located in northern Monroe County at 31°43′59″N 87°12′24″W / 31.73306°N 87.20667°W / 31.73306; -87.20667 (31.733178, -87.206773). Alabama State Routes 21 and 47 pass through the town. Together they lead southwest 17 miles (27 km) to Monroeville, the county seat, and east 5 miles (8 km) to Riley. State Route 265 leads north from Beatrice 20 miles (32 km) to Camden.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Beatrice has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.6 km), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910345—
1920293−15.1%
193034216.7%
194041019.9%
1950375−8.5%
196050634.9%
1970455−10.1%
198055822.6%
1990454−18.6%
2000412−9.3%
2010301−26.9%
2020204−32.2%
U.S. Decennial Census
2013 Estimate

2020 census

Beatrice town, Alabama – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2010 Pop 2020 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 71 61 23.59% 29.90%
Black or African American alone (NH) 229 135 76.08% 66.18%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 1 0 0.33% 0.00%
Asian alone (NH) 0 0 0.00% 0.00%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 0 0 0.00% 0.00%
Some Other Race alone (NH) 0 0 0.00% 0.00%
Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) 0 6 0.00% 2.94%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 0 2 0.00% 0.98%
Total 301 204 100.00% 100.00%

As of the census of 2000, there were 412 people, 158 households, and 106 families residing in the town. The population density was 304.8 inhabitants per square mile (117.7/km). There were 203 housing units at an average density of 150.2 per square mile (58.0/km). The racial makeup of the town was 26.94% White, 72.57% Black or African American, 0.24% Native American and 0.24% Pacific Islander. 0.49% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 158 households, out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.1% were married couples living together, 25.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.9% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 20.6% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 19.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $15,833, and the median income for a family was $15,625. Males had a median income of $30,417 versus $15,469 for females. The per capita income for the town was $8,661. About 39.6% of families and 44.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 54.5% of those under age 18 and 29.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Beatrice has one school local to the town region, J.F. Shields High School. The school has approximately 260 students, living in Beatrice and other nearby towns. The school maintains a Student-Teacher ratio of 15:1, rating in the top 20% of the Alabama state. The school marks with the ACT test.

Notable people

References

  1. ^ "Beatrice town, Alabama: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
  2. ^ "2021 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
  3. "Beatrice".
  4. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. "U.S. Decennial Census". Census.gov. Retrieved June 6, 2013.
  6. "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.
  7. "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Beatrice town, Alabama". United States Census Bureau.
  8. "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Beatrice town, Alabama". United States Census Bureau.
  9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  10. "J F Shields High School Profile (2020) | Beatrice, AL". Public School Review. Retrieved July 15, 2020.

External links

31°43′59″N 87°12′24″W / 31.733178°N 87.206773°W / 31.733178; -87.206773

Municipalities and communities of Monroe County, Alabama, United States
County seat: Monroeville
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